Alexis Russell fund
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June 2, 2014 my family was forever changed. Never could I have dreamed that I would be sitting here today by my little girl’s bedside watching her fight for every breath, every minute of her life. The only thing I can do as a mother is pray that God will restore and bring her back to me and her children. I struggle to stay strong for her and my son. See this is a critical time for both of my children, because of this unfortunate accident were my son accidently shot his sister while trying to undo a firearm has left both of my children fighting for their lives. Never would I have imagined this would have happen to both my children who loved each other so much. They are so close and always joking with each other, playing games with each other. If you knew them you could see the true love between them and would want to join in the fun with them. Even their sibling arguments were funny. I still picture them sitting on the sofa arguing back and forth using text messages. Who has an argument without talking I asked them? See those are the moments that give me strength.
As I’m holding Alexis hand I realize that every moment I have with my daughter is so precious to me. So I know that with every breath, every improvement is her way of fighting for her two children and her unborn daughter. I am so proud of her because she does something almost every day that just amaze me. She is truly an amazing person and I am so blessed to be her mother. She has overcome so many obstacles in the last two weeks however she still is in critical condition. I’ve been at her bedside praying, hoping, wishing that she will wake up and I see her beautiful smile and hear that silly laugh of hers. The doctors have no idea the extent of her injury and all they can tell me is that she suffers from oxygen loss to the brain which is the cause of the seizures. Her spinal cord has been damage at a C-2 level which they are unable to treat at this time. She has pneumonia do to ventilation and ARDS. They are working on taking her off the ventilator but it’s just too touchy at this time. The baby is doing great! She is moving around making all kinds of noise. I awoke one night thinking it was thunder storms only to find out that it was my grand-daughter moving around. She’s already keeping me up at night.
Standing on my faith for a full recovery for Alexis, Lemond and little Rashyia, but the hardest part is explaining this to my 2 year old grandson EJ that mommy is very sick right now. My heart aches for my family. I just trust God and I believe he will pull us all through. I want to thank everyone for their support and prayers. I love my children with all my heart. I forgive my son for this terrible accident and I pray that he learns to forgive himself in order for him to move forward in life. Please include him in your prayers. I ask God to give him peace, strength and the ability to forgive himself.
Do to this unfortunate incident I am unable to work and I am struggling financially which means I am not able to maintain and provide for Alexis, her two children and my home at this time. So I am reaching out for any and all help so that I can mentally and physically support my family through these tough times.
Again your prayers are always welcomed and deeply appreciated. God bless you all.
Samantha Drew
In c/o Alexis Russell
As I’m holding Alexis hand I realize that every moment I have with my daughter is so precious to me. So I know that with every breath, every improvement is her way of fighting for her two children and her unborn daughter. I am so proud of her because she does something almost every day that just amaze me. She is truly an amazing person and I am so blessed to be her mother. She has overcome so many obstacles in the last two weeks however she still is in critical condition. I’ve been at her bedside praying, hoping, wishing that she will wake up and I see her beautiful smile and hear that silly laugh of hers. The doctors have no idea the extent of her injury and all they can tell me is that she suffers from oxygen loss to the brain which is the cause of the seizures. Her spinal cord has been damage at a C-2 level which they are unable to treat at this time. She has pneumonia do to ventilation and ARDS. They are working on taking her off the ventilator but it’s just too touchy at this time. The baby is doing great! She is moving around making all kinds of noise. I awoke one night thinking it was thunder storms only to find out that it was my grand-daughter moving around. She’s already keeping me up at night.
Standing on my faith for a full recovery for Alexis, Lemond and little Rashyia, but the hardest part is explaining this to my 2 year old grandson EJ that mommy is very sick right now. My heart aches for my family. I just trust God and I believe he will pull us all through. I want to thank everyone for their support and prayers. I love my children with all my heart. I forgive my son for this terrible accident and I pray that he learns to forgive himself in order for him to move forward in life. Please include him in your prayers. I ask God to give him peace, strength and the ability to forgive himself.
Do to this unfortunate incident I am unable to work and I am struggling financially which means I am not able to maintain and provide for Alexis, her two children and my home at this time. So I am reaching out for any and all help so that I can mentally and physically support my family through these tough times.
Again your prayers are always welcomed and deeply appreciated. God bless you all.
Samantha Drew
In c/o Alexis Russell
Organizer
Samantha Drew
Organizer
Tulsa, OK