September 2, 2008
Aloha Kakou,
I just got home from the hospital. Chance was at the beach with the family, he was surfing and fell off the surfboard into the water where they think he had a seizure (He has epilepsy). When he didn't surface, Randy (his dad) jumped in and pulled him out. Randy is a Maui Police Officer, so he immediately started CPR until the EMT's arrived. On the way to the hospital Chance's heart stopped a few times and he was coded back. It took many hours to stabilize his vitals for transport to Honolulu. They induced a coma to keep him still and stabilize his vitals (he is still in that state). They arrived in Honolulu from Maui around 11pm at Kapiolani Hospital where I met them. Chance is in PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit).
It's just a waiting game right now. He does have lung damage and possibly heart and brain damage. They are running tests right now to determine if there is damage and what the severity is. They are doing an EEG to check brain wave function and MRI to check the tissues. They will also run tests to check his heart.
Please pray for healing not only for Chance but also healing in the families involved.
Mahalo nui,
Tina
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Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
226 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu Hawai`i 96817
Phone: (808) 531-3511
September 1-October 16, 2008
Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children
1319 Punahou Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
Now Faith Is The Substance Of Things Hoped For, The Evidence Of Things Not Seen. Hebrews 11:1
If You Have Faith The Size Of A Mustard Seed, You Shall Say Unto This Mountain, Remove Hence To Yonder Place; And It Shall Remove; And Nothing Shall Be Impossible Unto You. Matthew 17:20
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." --Phil 4:6-7
We're Praying For Chance:
Chance was at the beach with the family, he was surfing and fell off the surfboard into the water where they think he had a seizure. When he didn't surface, Randy (his dad) jumped in and pulled him out. He immediately started CPR until the EMT's arrived. On the way to the hospital Chance's heart stopped a few times and he was coded back. It took many hours to stabilize his vitals for transport to Honolulu. They induced a coma to keep him still and stabilize his vitals (he is still in that state). We are trusting God to heal him to full recovery. Please join us in this journey. If you read the blog posts you would see how God is working and he is on his way to recovery....
Chance is presently at::
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
226 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu Hawai`i 96817
Phone: (808) 531-3511
September 1-October 16, 2008
Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children
1319 Punahou Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
DONATIONS
The family of Chance Esperanza has set up a trust account for him. If you would like to make a donation please send and make donations payable to:
"Friends For Chance"
P.O. Box 126
Pearl City, HI 96782
Randy and his family greatly appreciates every contribution made. Thank you and God Bless!
"Friends For Chance"
P.O. Box 126
Pearl City, HI 96782
Randy and his family greatly appreciates every contribution made. Thank you and God Bless!
With God All Things Are Possible....
Now Faith Is The Substance Of Things Hoped For, The Evidence Of Things Not Seen. Hebrews 11:1
If You Have Faith The Size Of A Mustard Seed, You Shall Say Unto This Mountain, Remove Hence To Yonder Place; And It Shall Remove; And Nothing Shall Be Impossible Unto You. Matthew 17:20
About This Blog
We discovered that a blog is one of the best ways to disseminate prayer requests as well as to update family and friends. Therefore, this blog was created. This will be updated regularly to give specific items to pray for Chance. This blog also gives an opportunity to family and friends on the mainland and around the world (who couldn't be around here or couldn't come to visit) to express support to the Esperanza family. I encourage you to leave a comment to let Chance and his family know you are praying. Thank you.
3 comments:
I will pray. Father God, please be with the family and friends of Chance. Take away any pain he is in and help those close to him remain hopeful and faithful, and to lean on your understanding and not their own. In Jesus Name, Amen
My son was in Kapiolani Hospital, a few doors down with a broken leg and thumb, (Pop Warner Football)...I was in Maui PD with Randy and my boyfriend went to school with Randy on Oahu. I was shocked to see him there and saddened. We will pray for you Randy, your son and wife and the rest of your family. It makes no sense to me why innocent children have to suffer. Our hearts and prayers are with you!!!!! He was named CHANCE for a reason!
Aloha and Much Love!!!!!!
Aloha mai e Na 'Ohana Esperanza,
I was in my car this afternoon (1/23/09) when I heard the news of a fundraiser on the radio. It has certainly been a very long time since I've seen you. My daughter, Sweetheart played soccer with Lainey since grade and intermediate school. I remember Chance in his youth. Full of energy, natural talent in sports and a prankster. May thy heavenly father watch over you and keep you near and dear to his heart. My prayers are with your family and Chance. Me ke akua, a me ke keiki, a me ka 'uhane hemolele...amene
Me Ke Aloha Pumehana, Kaihi
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