MONDAY MORNING UPDATE (11/19, 8:30am)
November 19, 2007
Julia had a good night’s rest. She is continuing to rest now. Several doctors, surgeons and specialists have dropped in to check on her. We hope to make more progress on respiratory today and cross some hurdles. Waiting on an update regarding Julia’s chest tube and when we might be able to get this out. We understand that Dr. Campion will be by the room later today to change Julia’s surgical dressing on her back. Julia spoke through her CPAP mask this morning and said she just wants to go home. We told her that she is into Day 6, and we hope to get her home soon. Please continue to think of Julia and pray for her. We want to get her well enough to move out of ICU into a regular room so she can begin therapy and rehab. Short week this week so everyone enjoy time off with your families.
Harry & Regina
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Uncle Kevin, Aunt Lisa, Cousins Taylor and Chandler | November 19, 2007 at 8:43 am
We are continuing to pray for her speedy recovery. Keep fighting Julia.
Kevin and Lisa, Chandler and Taylor
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Nouno & Nouna and God Brothers | November 19, 2007 at 9:46 am
Julia I am glad so far you are more on a positive note stay strong, positive and patient. I can’t wait to see you
and give you a big (VERY LITE) hug and kiss.we are praying hard.
I am going to keep my promise
love you
Love Nouno and Nouna and god Brothers
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Irene Liapis | November 19, 2007 at 11:24 am
Dear Julia,
You are an incredible being that God has created! You have no idea the impact you have made on every single person that knows you! Even though you are only 14, you have the wisdom, the spirit, the fortitude, the faith of someone much older than you. Make no mistake that the Holy Spirit is in your being working within you to make you better. We are praying that your lungs will soon breath effortlessly and fully (all on your own) and we are praying for the night you get to sleep in your own bed! We are praying for your entire family for strength, peace and limitless faith on this day and forward. Please, Heavenly Father, keep up the great work! Love, Irene, Billy, Maria, Dimitri and Christina Liapis
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Uncle Henry, Aunt Helen, Catherine & Elizabeth | November 19, 2007 at 11:31 am
Good morning Julia, Regina and Harry,
We hope Julia and the both of you will have a good day and that Julia’s breathing will improve soon. She has always been a strong person and when I saw her on Saturday, she really showed me her strength when she asked for some pizza. Julia, I am so proud of the progress you have made so far. We are so grateful for your doctors, nurses and the staff there at Chapel Hill. Ya’ll are always in our thoughts and prayers. A note to Nicholas, I am so proud of you being a wonderful younger brother to Julia. Tell Julia we love her
Love, Helen
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Liapis Family | November 19, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Dear Julia,
Please know that the Holy Spirit is in your being working within you to make you better. We are praying that your lungs will soon breath effortlessly and fully (all on your own) and we are praying for the night you get to sleep in your own bed! We are praying for your entire family for strength, peace and limitless faith on this day and forward. Please, Heavenly Father, keep up the great work! Love, Irene, Billy, Maria, Dimitri and Christina Liapis
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Shari Cockerham Robinson Middle | November 19, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Hello Julia
I hope today finds you feeling stronger and stronger. Your teachers tell me that many of your friends are sending get well wishes your way!
We are thinking of you every single day here at Robinson Middle- we will all continue to follow your progress and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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UNC Men's Basketball Team | November 19, 2007 at 3:53 pm
Julia,
We heard about you through one of your friends and wanted to write to wish you a speedy recovery. You are one strong and brave girl!
Thanks for following our team and for being such a wonderful Tar Heel! You are an inspiration to all of us.
Get well soon and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
UNC Men’s Basketball Team
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UNC Men's Basketball Team | November 19, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Julia,
A friend of yours told us about your recent surgery at UNC. We hope you are recovering well and get to go home soon.
It sounds like you are a true Tar Heel. Thanks for supporting us, and we want you to know what an inspiration YOU are to our team. Keep fighting and continue to be as brave as you have been!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Go Heels!
UNC Men’s Basketball Team.
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ANGELO PETE POLITIS | November 19, 2007 at 5:48 pm
HI JULIA,
GOD BLESS YOU, PLEASE GET BETTER, YOU HAVE A
BEAUTIFUL GIFT IN ICONAGRAHY……YOU ARE SPECIAL TO ALL
OF US, YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS….ANGELO,ATHINA,PETER,
AND DIMITRI……
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Taylor Balatsias | November 19, 2007 at 6:03 pm
Good Afternoon Julia!
I Hope you had a good day today. I can’t wait till you get on this website. It was a great idea. I’m glad to see you’re doing better. I really enjoy reading the updates from here, and I’m super happy to see that your doing well. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. I can’t believe you got a message from the Tarheels! I bet you were really excited. I hope everyones doing good…mom, dad, chirstina, john, nicholas, and your little dog too! hahhahahaha. okay sorry that was corny.
Anyways…my family and i our really
glad your doing better.
You’re still in our thoughts, and everyone elses.
I really miss you Julia; your smile lit up Sunday school.
I remember i would hate to go unless you were
there…you were my only friend at the church
for so many years. You were always so nice to me…
i guess we just seemed to click. Everyone misses you,
i suppose we never really knew how much we
would until you left. But were all looking forward to see
your safe return.
I love you Julia,
Have a good rest of the night,
-Taylor Balatsias.
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Fr. Michael varvarelis | November 19, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Dear Julia, i just read the last update on your great progress and want to say that the Lord does love you and know your determination and will to overcome this painful and difficult process of gaining the physical progress of your health in the best possible way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with your strong, loving and vigilant parents and family. Julia i am very much impressed with the bond of love,care and concern which exists in your family that teaches how the blessed family should be. I am sure we all join our prayers not only because it is a great need and thus expected but because you are a faithful Christian and the Christian committment of your family is exemplary and a guiding light for all of us. May the Lord continue to bless you and give to you a speedy recovery. I am looking to see you tomorrow and to be inspired again by your intelligence, patience and strength that you always have. May God Bless you and may you have a good and restful night. Fr. Stathi, presvyteres and Giannoula send their love and wishes. With love and gratitude, Fr. Michael
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Patricia O'Neill | November 20, 2007 at 4:57 am
Dear Julia, Ms. Frances told me you saw her and you gave her all your hugs. I do hope you were able to save one for me too.
I am glad the surgery is done. Now is the time to focus your time & energy on healing.
Listen carefully to the instructions of your health team. They all are working together to help you heal safely, not just quickly. Sometimes it will hurt to do your exercises. Tell your parents if this happens. You can cut back on the frequency or number of times you do the exercise, but just for a day or two. Sometimes strength returns slowly.
I also hope you have continued your study and practice with Iconography. I would love to have an original Icon “by the hand of Julia”
May our Blessed Theotokos enfold you & your family in her arms and wrap you with her love, warmth and healing.
I am looking forward to my next hug…
Love,
Ms. Pat
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Frances Scarpas | November 20, 2007 at 5:01 am
Dear Julia,
I was so happy to see you and get your wonderful hugs. God bless you and your family, and help you to gain strength quickly.
I always remember your beautiful smile and warm heart…
You and your family are in our prayers…
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Frances Scarpas | November 20, 2007 at 5:03 am
OOPS! I hit the wrong button and did not say…
All my love, kisses and hugs…
Ms. Frances
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