May 10, 2010
changed our family forever.
Kylee was hit by a car on her way home from school.
It's amazing how quickly things can take a turn in life.As Raegan and I witnessed Kylee lay lifelessly curled up in a ball in the middle of the road, her life flashed before me. For a few moments, I thought we had lost her. I lay in the street screaming for help. Everything was in slow motion. I began to pick up my non-responsive child, to cradle her and tell her I loved her. A nurse and firefighter on the scene screamed at me to lay her back down. They ran over and began assessing my sweet little girl. Raegan brought me my cell phone and I called 911. It seemed like forever before we got Kylee to respond. She finally came to, but only for a second. I knew Kylee needed a blessing. Within a few minutes my neighbor and parents were there to help but the paramedics and firetruck had arrived at the scene. They led me to the ambulance, put me in the passenger seat and sent us to the nearest hospital.
I can honestly say I have never prayed harder. I was terrified that Kye was going to leave us and this would be the end to her time here on earth. As we flew through red light after red light and the sirens blared, I tuned everything out and pleaded with the Lord.
At the hospital, a trauma team and grief counselors met us. They immediately took her in for tests. I remember Jason walking into the room, his look of fear torn with anguish. He immediately gave Kylee the blessing she had been waiting for. In the blessing I specifically remember Kylee being told she would "run and not be weary". She was told that she would be whole once again.
I prayed to know the truthfulness to these things and felt an overwhelming peace and confirmation that this was true. A feeling one cannot deny.
Results came back quickly. Kylee had a small brain bleed. They immediately had sent for life support to transfer her to an ICU facility. Kylee was still in and out of consciousness. I was able to take the helicopter flight with my daughter to Rady's Childrens Hospital in San Diego. Not a word was spoken the whole flight other than her stats between the hospital and dispatch.
{My neighbor, Kelly, took pictures from her cell phone}
When we arrived on the roof of Rady's, a trauma team met us and raced her downstairs. They began reassessing her and running more tests. Another grief counselor came to my aide. They admitted her to the Intensive Care Unit in critical but stable condition. Jason met me at the hospital where we waited.
I can honestly say I have never prayed harder. I was terrified that Kye was going to leave us and this would be the end to her time here on earth. As we flew through red light after red light and the sirens blared, I tuned everything out and pleaded with the Lord.At the hospital, a trauma team and grief counselors met us. They immediately took her in for tests. I remember Jason walking into the room, his look of fear torn with anguish. He immediately gave Kylee the blessing she had been waiting for. In the blessing I specifically remember Kylee being told she would "run and not be weary". She was told that she would be whole once again.
I prayed to know the truthfulness to these things and felt an overwhelming peace and confirmation that this was true. A feeling one cannot deny.
Results came back quickly. Kylee had a small brain bleed. They immediately had sent for life support to transfer her to an ICU facility. Kylee was still in and out of consciousness. I was able to take the helicopter flight with my daughter to Rady's Childrens Hospital in San Diego. Not a word was spoken the whole flight other than her stats between the hospital and dispatch.
{My neighbor, Kelly, took pictures from her cell phone}
When we arrived on the roof of Rady's, a trauma team met us and raced her downstairs. They began reassessing her and running more tests. Another grief counselor came to my aide. They admitted her to the Intensive Care Unit in critical but stable condition. Jason met me at the hospital where we waited.
and waited...
Kye was hooked up to so many wires. She had her first "awakening" about 24 hours later where she said a few words, but has no recollection up until Thursday. By Wednesday, we knew she had three small brain bleeds and was not responding to the treatment. They decided to insert a central line in her arm. This IV goes through a larger needle and directly to the heart, allowing medicine to transfer in a quicker fashion.
Meanwhile 
The moment the accident happened, I began getting phone calls and text messages with people letting us know that they were praying for Kylee.
My sweet friend Sharon had the whole second grade sign a banner.
About a month before the accident another inspiring thing happened.
Within 24 hours of inserting the central line
It's so easy to get carried away in the world.
I have a testimony of this gospel and of my Savior, Jesus Christ.
My sweet Kylee,
Meanwhile Kylee slept...
I did not leave that hospital. Thank goodness for the Ronald McDonald House! They gave me a box of sanitary supplies and a shower!
The moment the accident happened, I began getting phone calls and text messages with people letting us know that they were praying for Kylee. A family that we knew and were not of any particular faith
knelt down, held hands and prayed together for the very first time
knelt down, held hands and prayed together for the very first time
for Kylee.
I felt the strength and assurance of every prayer.
My sweet friend Sharon had the whole second grade sign a banner.Hundreds of cards were given to Kye of people showing their love and support.
Kylee had several people wanting to visit her in the ICU,
most of which she has no recollection.
By Thursday, the stress and emotion of the week had gotten the best of me.
I flipped out on our nurse. Needless to say, we didn't get along. The supervisor was even called in. Jason felt like it was time for him to take over. I came home that night to clean up and get a full nights rest...
I came home to a banner on the front door and writing on my vehicle.
"Pray for Kylee"
Words can't even explain my testimony of the power of prayer.
I truly believe that Kylee is a modern day miracle for everyone to see.
Heavenly Father answered all the prayers on behalf of Kylee.
Heavenly Father answered all the prayers on behalf of Kylee.
About a month before the accident another inspiring thing happened.
I was prompted to have our family start reading the scriptures daily before school.
I felt strongly that if we did this, we would be blessed.
Every morning I dragged everyone out of bed and we read,
reminding everyone the blessings that would come.
That first night in the hospital, as Kye lay in a deep sleep, an overwhelming feeling came to me that we had followed the Lord's promptings and were obedient to his commandments. Because of this, I felt strongly that Kylee was protected through this tragedy.
We have not stopped reading since...
Within 24 hours of inserting the central lineKylee was awake and alert.
Her health amazingly and miraculously turned around,
literally over night.
I feel her hospital room was a sacred place
where a miracle happened.
With not a broken bone in her body
and a head that has almost completely recovered,
all Kylee has left to remember of this terrible accident
is a scar on her leg.
I'm thankful for that imprint
because it will always remind us of the important things in life.
It's so easy to get carried away in the world.What we don't have, what we want-
particularly in these economic times...
But this trial taught me amazing principles and priorities in life
that I would never take back this experience.
What truly is important.
The gospel. My family. Together Forever.
I have a testimony of this gospel and of my Savior, Jesus Christ.He leads, guides and directs us. He comforts us.
He will not abandon us.
My sweet Kylee,Never forget the second chance of life you've been blessed with.
Never forget the love that has encircled you.
Never forget the hand the Lord played in this experience.
Remember this always
and let it be a strength to your testimony always.
I know I will.
I love you.
Mom
Mom
