Shenan Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I stumbled on a few blogs that have posted prayer requests for her. Here's a link to one: http://www.visionforum.com/hottopics/blogs/dwp/2009/05/5220.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura R (FL) Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 WOW! I hope she and her family are doing well. I pray for a speedy recovery. :grouphug: to the Hulcy family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 From Vision Forum today: Long time home school leader and KONOS curriculum co-founder Jessica Hulcy was just in a serious car accident, and was hit by a small fire truck. My office was just informed that she is in critical but stable condition with collapsed lungs, internal bleeding and some brain trauma. Pray for her and all the doctors involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenan Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Oh my.........I am praying too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Jessica Hulcy (KONOS) was in a traffic accident today and is in critical condition right now. I'm sure their family would appreciate your prayers and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) Oh no!!! Praying now!!! I was just going through some of my KONOS stuff today, and it reminded me that I wanted to finish watching her video series that I bought a few years ago. She seems like such a lovely person, and I hope she will be ok. I've never met her, but I feel I "know" her from her books and videos, and I have tears in my eyes just thinking of her and her family. Please post an update if you hear anything new. I'm going to go check the Yahoo group to see if there's any more info. Thanks so much for posting, Amy! Cat PS. Maybe you could add her name to the title of your post, so everyone will know it's about Jessica Hulcy. I'm sure many of us are familiar with KONOS. Edited May 19, 2009 by Catwoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Adding my prayers. I was just looking at KONOS in RR last night. What a creative woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I just posted to the other thread about this, and thought I would bump this up so more people can pray for Jessica. According to the KONOS Yahoo group, this sounds very serious. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't quote a post from another forum, but in this case, the Hulcy family is requesting prayers, so I will post the update from the KONOS group. If that's not ok, I understand if the moderators need to remove my post. They are continuing to run tests onJessica, to determine her injuries. They have recently 'discovered' another broken bone in her arm, and are performing xrays on both the right and left legs due to the swelling and bruising. They took her in at 7 pm to perform another CAT scan, and Wade is still awaiting the results. A good family friend/doctor is at the hospital with Wade, helping Wade to interpret the situation. For the past two hours, Jessica has been able to maintain her blood pressure level on her own without medication - a real praise! She is on a breathing tube, and the doctors have classified her brain activity at a Level 2 - she will respond to touch, but cannot hold up two fingers at their request. Wade said she opened her eyes a bit when she heard his voice as he arrived in her room. She is very 'banged up' and needs much healing. Please continue to lift the family and doctors up in your prayers. Thank you all from the Hulcy family for your prayers, love, and phone calls. I don't know the Hulcy family personally, but I've "known" them from KONOS books, videos, and the Yahoo group for years, and I pray that Jessica makes a complete recovery. Apparently, her vehicle was broadsided by a fire truck. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Praying here! I had the pleasure of hearing Jessica Hulcy speak at the Midwest Homeschool Convention last year. She is such a dynamic and vivacious person. It's hard to imagine such a vibrant spirit lying in a hospital bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaAkins Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Lifting their family up in prayer....praying for healing of Jessica's injuries and that God will surround their family with love and comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Gosh, I was going to probably see her this coming weekend at the Orlando Homeschool Convention. I hope that she pulls through with a quick recovery. I'll be praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Here's an update from the KONOS Yahoo group: Here’s the latest! This is from Patsy Arnold with Texas Special Kids: I just got off the phone with Wade. I asked if we could come pray with him this evening. He said there's tons of family with them, and they are about to go home for the evening. They don't see that there's anything for them to do at the hospital right now, and he says it is really crowded. Jessica is in the ICU at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Wade and the family just finished going in to see her, after she was transferred from the ER. Here's the latest on her condition. * broken ribs * broken left humerus and ulna, and getting ready to x-ray the other leg * brain trauma * blood in her chest cavity * intubated and therefore sedated She has received 5 units of blood so far. Wade says those are things that people can pray about specifically. For now, he says pray from a distance. … This sounds very serious and very scary. I'm praying for her here. I have never met Jessica or even communicated with her, but I keep picturing that funny, lively lady in her videos, and I'm so sad to think of her in the hospital in such serious condition. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I will lift her and her family up in prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 We met her when we lived in Oklahoma, years ago. I remember the first KONOS book... I ate a million of her peanut butter balls at the Homeschool Conference ..wow....25 or so years ago Praying for a full recovery... Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Another update from the Hulcy family that was posted to the KONOS Yahoo Group: Dear family and friends, Jessica's Ford Explorer was broadsided in Melissa, TX about 11:30 on Monday morning. We think she was hit by a volunteer fire truck responding to an accident. After a 25 minute extrication process she was Life Flighted as a level 1 (the most severe) trauma case to Parkland Hospital in Dallas. She is still in critical condition. Here is what we know so far: 1. She is still unconscious but is moving all four limbs and attempting to pull the tubes out of her throat which is encouraging to the doctors. 2. Major Lung trauma, punctures to both lungs. Both were collapsed. One is now working well and they are still draining the other. Doctors are checking for possible damage to wind pipe and trachea. 3. Head trauma. Medium amounts of blood on the brain. Closely monitoring this to see if it improves. Surgery not necessary now, but possible to come. 4. As of now multiple broken ribs on both sides, broken left wrist, broken left arm in 2 places. Will require surgery. Possible broken left leg and right wrist. She has undergone 4 hrs of X-rays, over 1000 X-rays taken so far. They are working the broken bones in the order of most life threatening so there is a possibility of more discovery of broken bones. We will be sending out another email as soon as we know more. Thank-you for your prayers. Jason Hulcy I keep hoping that the next email will contain some better and more encouraging news. Jessica's family must be terrified. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 whoah! I just saw her at the Arlington, TX convention a couple weekends ago. While I never really appreciated her convention talks that much, her leadership talks w/ her dh Wade are PHENOMENAL. That gal doesn't waste a breath in getting across a very concise, Christ-filled phrase that is immediately applicable to your life. Wade looks pretty good in a denim jumper too. ;) Jessica Hulcy, Tim Lambert, and the Arnolds make for a practical, efficient homeschool leadership conference that is tough to beat. I will pray for peace for her, her family, and their friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Another update from the Hulcy family that was posted to the KONOS Yahoo Group: I keep hoping that the next email will contain some better and more encouraging news. Jessica's family must be terrified. Cat I'm praying. If she is trying to yank the tubes, she'll probably will get more sedation. My dh works in a Level 1 trauma center & he used to do trauma x-rays. I am going to ask he about all those x-rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenan Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Catwoman, Thanks so much for all the updates! Please continue to keep us informed of her condition! We will continue to pray for her and her family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Prayers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 she is trying to yank the tubes Purposeful movement. Good news. You never know, do you? Every day is a gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Praying here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 You never know, do you? Every day is a gift. Absolutely. Praying for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 OMGoodness. Praying for a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I've been brokenhearted since last night. I spent a lot of time with Jessica the second year of our homeschooling. I just kept hanging around her booth in Arlington, soaking it all in, and being so thankful to have found her to learn from. I saw her again last year in NC, and she was a gracious and bubbly as I remembered. She even signed my purchase when I told her she was my mentor from afar. Still praying here~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 The latest update from the KONOS Yahoo group: I spoke with Wade a few minutes ago. There is no change in Jessica's statussince the report last night. The doctors are waiting for her to wake up. Wade asks that we pray for her mental/brain status. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I've been brokenhearted since last night. I spent a lot of time with Jessica the second year of our homeschooling. I just kept hanging around her booth in Arlington, soaking it all in, and being so thankful to have found her to learn from. I saw her again last year in NC, and she was a gracious and bubbly as I remembered. She even signed my purchase when I told her she was my mentor from afar. Still praying here~ I totally agree! I used Konos when I first started my homeschooling journey. I learned so much attending Jessica's workshops and just spending time at the Konos booth. Jessica and Wade are homeschooling icons that have blessed so many with their wisdom and humor. If there was a Mt. Rushmore of homeschooling, I don't think many would argue with Jessica's image being on that mountain! We'll continue to keep Jessica and their family in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Jessica Hulcy's Caring Bridge page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks for the link, Amy. I will certainly be praying for her and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks for posting the link, Amy. I hope Jessica starts to show some improvement soon. This is so horrible for her poor family. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Jessica Hulcy's Caring Bridge page I just couldn't stand reading it, though I'm hopeful and prayerful. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Jessica Hulcy's Caring Bridge page And What A Good Dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Just thought I'd give this thread a little bump and remind everyone of the Caring Bridge link that Amy posted for us yesterday: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jessicahulcy/journal There are no new updates yet today; the most recent was last night at around 11pm. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Bumping this up because there's an update on Jessica's Caring Bridge page. You can read the whole thing there, but here's the best part: The neurologist believes there is a chance she will be able to make a very slow, but full recovery. It's great to read some hopeful news!!! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 An answer to prayer! That is wonderful news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschoolmom22 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 continued prayers!!!! I see every year at the HEAV convention here in Va. - she has inspired me so much, I feel like she's a friend...my heart goes out to her family and I will continue to pray for more good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Bumping this so we all have a chance to remember Jessica in our thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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