Hello all!

Wanted to give an update... for those of you who don't know, Chuck is in a rehab center in Belleville, IL. We went to go visit him today and he seems to be doing great! They are working on weaning him off of his ventilator and have been doing some electrolysis for nerve stimulation. Please keep sending your positive thoughts and prayers his way!

Also, if you would like to go visit him let me know and I will send you the address.

Update

Good morning. Just wanted to let everyone know that Chuck was released from the hospital, but due to insurance and other issues they are trying to work out he had to go a nursing home. He is sad that he wasn't able to go home and that he won't be able to make it to the benefit on Saturday. We would love to have a great turn-out so we can take pictures for him and try to lift his spirits a little.

We went to visit him a couple of days ago and he said that he spends most of his time trying to get his body working again. He can move his head again, has some feeling in his arms, can move his shoulder, and wiggle his fingers from time to time. The nursing home that he is going to will try to ween him off of his ventilator and will be doing some physical therapy with him so hopefully that will help him to improve continue to improve. 

Update on Chuck

Chuck has been back in the hospital for 2 weeks or so, but should be able to come home soon. He is recovering from pneumonia and is currently quarantined because he tested positive for a bacteria that he can pass to others and because he has a weak immune system. He should be home in time for the event on Saturday so please come and see him and the rest of the Davis Family! :-)

Added a few things to the event flyer

Hey all! I've updated the flyer with some of the other fun activities that we will have on Saturday. Hope to see you there!

Updates for this week

This week has been a rough one for the Davis 7. On Tuesday Chasen broke his arm and yesterday Chuck was taken back to the hospital. They think that he either has a collapsed lung or pnuemonia or possibly both. Please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Reminder!

Don't forget to join us for a great time!

El Shaddai Event - September 8th!

 

Info from Michele Shelly Mayer Blei that I thought I should add... I need some help pulling a benefit together for Loni and Chuck Davis! I have a venue - El Shaddai in Moscow Mills, MO on September 8 - outdoor fun for the whole family! Lake for swimming and fishing, sand volleyball, food, entertainment, etc. Details to follow. Please help me, friends! I need items to auction/raffle, singers/instrumentalists/​dancers - there is a large stage and a covered pavilion; side dishes, soft drinks...you name it, we need it to help this family!

If you can help just let me know and I'll get you in touch with Shelly, thanks everyone!

Getting a little better!

Sorry for the delay in posting new information. I talked to Loni this past weekend and she told me that Chuck is able to move his shoulder a bit! He has been home for almost 2 weeks now and seems to be getting stronger. He was even able to go to church! 

There will be another fundraising event for the family that is being organized by the wonderful Shelly Mayer. I will post info on that shortly.

*Update- Just talked to Loni and she said that Chuck has been able to move his fingers a few times in the past couple of days! What great news! Way to go Chuck! The prayers are working :)

Prayers

Hello all,
Chuck was admitted to the hospital last week and was able to come home this past weekend. I just got a call that Chuck is being taken back to the hospital, they believe he has an embolism (I'm guessing a pulmonary embolism). Please send some prayers his way and keep them coming.

Amanda

Here we go again!!!

There will be a fabulous benefit on September 8th at El Shadai Ranch (details to follow) to help the Davis 7. This will be a family-friendly event with food, soft drinks, swimming, volleyball, and much more!!!! Please save the date and join us for this event!

Update

Hi all, sorry it's been a while since an update has been posted but not a lot of changes to report. They ran a test on Chuck a couple of weeks back to see if he was a candidate for a new type of surgery to implant a brain stem stimulator to control his breathing. Unfortunately, they determined that he is not a candidate. So, for now, he will have to stay on the ventilator.
Loni leaves on Wednesday to get trained on how to care for Chuck so he can come home at the end of June. Chuck will need 24 hour care and you have to be certified in order to legally take care of him. For any friend or family member that is a Nurse or CNA and would be able to help Loni every now and then let me know. I'm sure she will need help so she can run to the store or any of the other million things a mom needs to do.

Also, they are trying to figure out a way to convert their 3rd garage into a room that can accommodate Chuck's bed and wheelchair. They will also need to redo the downstairs bathroom and add an area to the main level for him to do his rehab. The hospital will send Chuck home, but will not send his bed or wheelchair until there is space for it to go. So if you or anyone you know can donate your time to help Loni get the house ready for Chuck please let me know. He is supposed to be home in 2 weeks so we need to get started asap. Loni had a few people back out on her, that is why we didn't ask for help sooner...

Sign up for tournament ends today!

Fees for the tournament are due today. If you need a sign up sheet let me know and I can email you one.

Can't wait to see everyone on the 3rd!

Golf Tournament registration fees due May 23rd!

Golf tournament information

Here's the information again about the golf tournament...

Bear Creek Golf Course, 1:30 pm on June 3rd, 2012. Check in at course at 12 noon. All fees must be RECEIVED 5/23/12- 10 days prior to EVENT

List each player first and last name, 4 per team, include team leader contact information.

4 man scramble, best ball format. $80.00 per player includes beverages, beer, and water on course, 18 holes golf(foursomes), small bucket of driving range balls, buffet dinner in club house after play.

Putting contest on practice green 12:00 to 1pm. - $5.00 per player, 3 balls (pays out $10.00 for one or all 3 in hole).

$20.00 per team additional for mulligans (1 per player good anywhere except on prize holes)

Skins game $20.00 per team additional pays 50% of collection, balance to fund.(Can donate winnings!!!!)

Closest to pin on holes #3 and #12 pays prize to be announced. (Minimum $50.00 each)

Long drive hole on #15 pays prize to be announced.(Minimum $50.00)

Scored with 3 flights, 3 prize levels per flight

$100.00 hole sponsor fee includes signage at hole and in clubhouse. Recognition during awards.

Silent auction running through dinner. Golf winners and silent auction winners to be announced after dinner. Need not be present to win.

A Featured silent auction item already donated :
A "Documented" Stan Musial signed ball bat and ball valued at $1000.00 and a slot machine for the silent auction, so mention this also to get people thinking about silent auction items.

Don't forget about the golf tournament!

We will need some volunteers for the golf tournament on June 3rd if anyone is interested in helping out.

We will need help with the following:

• Check-in table (3 - 4 people) from noon - 1 :30
• People to sell raffle tickets on the course during the tournament
• A few people to sell mulligans and skins game
• People working various holes on the course
• Auction table volunteers during the dinner from 6 - 7:30

I think that's everything, but we may need even more than that so let us know if you would like to help!

Thanks!

Loni's visit to Chicago

(Yesterday) Leaving Chicago...and my baby :'(. He is on oxygen again with the vent and treak still. But is able to eat and talk. It was SO good to see him and be able to hug and kiss on him, can't wait for the 46 days till he his home and in my arms again. Love you babe...keep up the good work!

Loni also said that Chuck is regaining a little more feeling so keep on praying!!! They will be running tests today to see if he is a candidate for a surgery to help with his breathing. They have the ability to insert a device that can act as a type of nerve stimulator to make his lungs work again.... I hope I'm explaining that right!

Update from Loni

Called to check on Chuck yesterday and I got to talk to him...So excited! Can't wait to see him on Thursday. He sounds like he is 13 but so grateful to hear his voice. He is doing better the pnueoma is clearing up and he said his therapy is going well. Very anxious see the boys and misses them terribly! Keep it up baby, love you So So much!

Raffle Winners!!!

I have the names of the raffle winners from Saturday...

Kevin Cole won the TV

Kristin Conway won the baseball

Shanna (sorry don't have a last name) won the jersey

 

Loni has contacted each of the winners!

 

 

Thanks!

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who came out to the benefit on Saturday!

Update from Loni

She got a call from the hospital last night and Chuck has pneumonia. Please keep praying for him. We all need him to get better soon!

Radio

Don't forget to listen to 99.9 KFAV to hear Loni's interview, she will be on air at 8:35! If you can't get 99.9 KFAV on your radio you may also be able to find it on 105.1 or you can listen online. Thanks!

Amazing news!

Update from Loni... Chicago is great so far! Chuck is able to talk again and he no longer needs oxygen!!! He's a little worn out now, but had a wonderful day. Keep those prayers comin'!

Radio Interview

Make sure to tune in to 99.9 KFAV to hear information about the benefit and you can hear an interview they are doing with Loni Thursday morning at 8:30. Don't miss it!!!!

Chicago

Chuck made it to Chicago this morning and is doing well, he's just a little tired. He will get to start his therapy on Thursday after he gets evaluated by the doctor's at the rehab facility. They gave him a new tracheotomy yesterday, so hopefully he will be able to talk and eat again soon! Send some prayers his way!

Raffle Prizes

Just wanted to post a picture of the autographed blues jersey and autographed baseball that will be the 2nd and 3rd prizes in the raffle.

More volunteers

Hi all, looking for someone to do balloon animals for the kids for a couple of hours at the benefit this Saturday. If you or anyone you know is able to do this for us let me know. Thanks!

Auction items

If you have baskets or other items that you are donating for the benefit please let me know. I need to start collecting and organizing everything. I can pick them up from you or they can be dropped off at Billy's.

Thanks!
Amanda
amandalabath@gmail.com

Benefit and Car Wash

Baskets

Here are a few of the baskets that we will have at the auction!

Decorating Basket

Cardinals Basket w/ Tickets

Beach Party Basket

Massage Envy Basket

And many more!!!

Car wash

Hi all,

We need a few volunteers for a car wash that we will be having along with the benefit at Billy's on the 28th. If you are interested in helping us with this let me know.

Thanks!
Amanda

Raffle Tickets

Just wanted to let everyone know that raffle tickets are available if you would like to start buying them before the 28th. We will have a Grand prize, 2nd prize, and 3rd prize for the raffle. The grand prize being a VIZIO 42" 3D LCD HDTV!!! Another prize will be an autographed 2011 World Series baseball signed by David Freese with a CoA!!! If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets for your chance to win one of these awesome items let me know or you can also buy them at Billy's! Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. You do not need to be present to win the raffle or the auction items!!!

We also have a lot of other items and baskets that will be available in the silent auction, I will try to post some of those things as soon as I get them organized!

Thanks everyone! Hope to see you all on the 28th!

Amanda

Just wanted to add some info about the TV...

Description

Bring that intense 3D movie experience home with VIZIO’s 42” Theater 3D™ LCD HDTV. Winner of Popular Science’s Best of What’s New 2011, Theater 3D™ is advanced, flicker-free 3D that’s better and brighter than conventional 3D. With two free pairs of battery-free 3D glasses, this HDTV puts next-generation 3D well within reach. Its 120 Hz refresh rate, 1080p Full HD and 200,000 to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio renders both 2D and 3D with superior clarity, color and contrast. This Smart TV also includes VIZIO Internet Apps® and built-in 802.11n WiFi, giving you instant access to on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos and more — all at the push of a button on the enhanced 2-sided remote with keyboard.

Key Features and Benefits

• Theater 3D™ – Bring the movie theater 3D experience home
• VIZIO Internet Apps® with built-in WiFi
• Includes 2 pairs of VIZIO 3D glasses (1 premium, 1 basic)
• Enhanced 2-sided remote with keyboard included
• 1080p Full HD resolution
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 200,000 to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• SRS StudioSound HD™
• Three HDMI® ports
• USB multimedia – photos and music
• Ambient Light Sensing technology
• Meets ENERGY STAR® 5.3 guidelines

Update from Loni

Chuck will be leaving for Chicago (for rehab) late Monday evening or early Tuesday. Very excited that he will be home in a few months!

Updates from Loni

CHUCK Update....
Doctors have been testing him daily to see if he could breath on his own, with no success...Until TODAY! He was able to take three breaths on his own..NO machine..with a title volume of 400+ per breath, go Baby go! Praise God!
They are also wanting to get him moved to rehab asap so he can get home, SO excited! Love you, Babe!
Thanks for prayers...they ARE working.

Golf Tournament Volunteers

We will need some volunteers for the golf tournament on June 3rd if anyone is interested in helping out.

We will need help with the following:

• Check-in table (3 - 4 people) from noon - 1 :30
• People to sell raffle tickets on the course during the tournament
• A few people to sell mulligans and skins game
• People working various holes on the course
• Auction table volunteers during the dinner from 6 - 7:30

I think that's everything, but we may need even more than that so let us know if you would like to help!

Thanks!

Auction/raffle donations

For anyone that has items for the benefit and they need me to pick them up let me know. I will be in town next weekend and will be there all week so I'll have plenty of time to get them from you. Just email me and we can set up a time and place to meet. We can also make the baskets for you if you don't have the supplies to do so.

Thanks!
Amanda
amandalabath@gmail.com

Updated Benefit Flyer

Here's a flyer highlighting some of the things that will be happening at the benefit...

Some more updates from Mary

She went to visit Chuck today in the post-ICU and said they now have him in a recliner instead of a bed laying down all the time. They had him standing for a little while, but his blood pressure dropped. He was exhausted and not feeling the best, but she said that he looked good.

If you go to visit him now you will park in the North Garage near the Center for Advanced Medicine.

Please keep the Davis family in your prayers!

Update from Mary (Chuck's mom)

Loni called me last night and they were moving Chuck to the pic-unit (post-icu)at Barnes, which I guess that they feel he is improving and they can work with him more, which is awesome, so now he is on the other side of barnes the north gate. He had a wonderful easter with lots of company thank you everyone.

Golf tournament information

Here's some information about the golf tournament...

Bear Creek Golf Course, 1:30 pm on June 3rd, 2012. Check in at course at 12 noon. All fees must be RECEIVED 5/23/12- 10 days prior to EVENT

List each player first and last name, 4 per team, include team leader contact information.

4 man scramble, best ball format.  $80.00 per player includes beverages, beer, and water on course, 18 holes golf(foursomes), small bucket of driving range balls, buffet dinner in club house after play.

Putting contest on practice green 12:00 to 1pm. - $5.00 per player, 3 balls (pays out $10.00 for one or all 3 in hole).

$20.00 per team additional for mulligans (1 per player good anywhere except on prize holes)

Skins game $20.00 per team additional pays 50% of collection, balance to fund.(Can donate winnings!!!!)

Closest to pin on holes #3 and #12 pays prize to be announced. (Minimum $50.00 each)

Long drive hole on #15 pays prize to be announced.(Minimum $50.00)

Scored with 3 flights, 3 prize levels per flight

$100.00 hole sponsor fee includes signage at hole and in clubhouse. Recognition during awards.

Silent auction running through dinner. Golf winners and silent auction winners to be announced after dinner. Need not be present to win.

A Featured silent auction item  already donated :
A "Documented"  Stan Musial signed ball bat and ball valued at $1000.00 and a slot machine for the silent auction, so mention this also to get people thinking about silent auction items.

Golf Tournament sign up sheet

Here's the sign up sheet for the Chuck Davis Family Fundraiser Golf Tournament set for Sunday, June 3rd. You can click the form and print a copy or email me and I can send you one.

Benefit updates

We've got some pretty exciting things going for the benefit AND we are also organizing a benefit golf tournament to be held at Bear Creek Golf Club in Wentzville. We plan to hold that the first or second weekend in June. As for the benefit at Billy's, we've already got some great items for the raffle and auction, including: Cardinals tickets, round of golf for 4 at Bear Creek, gift certificates, and a bunch of different baskets filled with goodies!

Benefit Flyer

If anyone would like a copy of the flyer for the benefit let me know and I will send you a copy.

Thanks!
Amanda
amandalabath@gmail.com

Great news!!!!!

Some updates from Loni... He had a great day yesterday! He is still on life support (breathing machine) but he was able to breath 16 times a minute yesterday for hours, so they are hoping they can get him off the machine soon. And he was able to sit up yesterday and held up well. The bed he is in turns into a chair and he had support for his back to keep him up but he was able to tolerate it which is a good sign for him to be in a wheelchair later on. It is still day by day but that is a huge leap for him. Keep the prayers coming....THEY ARE WORKING!!!

Updates on Chuck

I talked to Loni last night and she said Chuck had not been feeling well the past few days. They found bleeding in his stomach caused by his feeding tube. They were able to repair it so, hopefully, that helps him to feel better and heal faster. Chuck's lungs are still having a hard time with the ventilator and are trying to reject it. Loni did say that he asks for her to move his ankle and foot around and that it feels good. We're thinking that's a good sign that he can feel it!!! They are still waiting on the swelling on his spine to go down to see if that helps him regain some more feeling.

He will be getting a new tracheotomy that will allow him to talk and eat so when he is a little more stable they will be moving him to a rehab center. The facilities that specialize in this type of rehab are out of state though. Chicago and Atlanta are some options, Loni said since they are transferring him via ambulance that they will probably go with Chicago so he doesn't have to make such a long trip. Doctors have said the damage in his spine and brain stem is pretty substantial, so please keep him in your prayers. God is greater than any diagnoses!

Prayers

Chuck had some more tests ran yesterday and doctors are almost positive that he had a stroke in his brain stem and not Guillain-Barre syndrome. For now they don't know how much of a recovery he will make because there was a fair amount of damage. He still has some swelling on his spine, so they are hopeful that when that goes down he will regain some of the feeling in his body. Chuck is still not able to breathe on his own and is paralyzed from the neck down, but he has some feeling in his arm and chest.
Please, keep the prayers coming. Chuck, Loni, and their boys need all that they can get right now. Someone posted a comment on the post below this one last night. It is a great reminder that you have to stay positive and believe that God is always there with you.

Ideas for auction items

Hi again, I found some ideas for gift baskets and items that I wanted to share with everyone.

• Movie Night Out Basket
• Children's' Books Basket
• Car Care Basket
• Spa Package Basket
• Dine Out Basket
• Toy Basket
• Kitchen Basket
• Hair Care Basket

Item donation ideas include ipods/mp3 players, cameras, gift certificates, event tickets, fashion jewelry.

If you can help with any of these things (even if it's just one item) please let me know. You can email me at amandalabath@gmail.com.

Thanks for all of your support!

Davis Family Benefit

The Davis Family Benefit is scheduled for April 28th. We plan to begin at 1 at Billy's Roadside Bistro in Wentzville. We are will have gift/theme baskets and other small items for a silent auction. We have just started planning the benefit, so I will post more information as plans come together. Thanks everyone!

Updates for March 21

Since writing the last post Chuck has been transported to a different hospital. One that will hopefully be able to shed some more light on what is happening. Loni has been informed that they do not believe Chuck has Guillain-Barre syndrome. Instead, they think that he may have had what is the equivalent to a heart attack on his brain stem. Chuck is now off his breathing tube and has gotten a tracheotomy to help with his breathing. That should allow him to communicate better, and we all know Chuck likes to talk!

We are working on organizing a benefit for them. We plan to have a silent auction and could use donations for baskets or just individual items. If you have anything that you could donate please let us know. The benefit is scheduled for April 28th, so we are in a bit of a time crunch. You can contact me (Amanda) through this blog. I will have the benefit flyer posted on here as soon as it's finished and also will keep you updated on Chuck's progress.

I know that Loni and Chuck appreciate the support of their friends and family. Please keep the prayers coming!

March 16

Chuck and Loni had just celebrated their 6th anniversary by enjoying a second honeymoon in Tennessee. On the morning of March 16th Chuck woke up with pain in his chest and was having trouble breathing. Loni rushed him to the hospital and within a few hours Chuck was admitted to the ICU, on a ventilator, and paralyzed from the neck down. Doctor's were unsure what was wrong with him, they just knew that they needed to figure it out quickly. After running multiple tests they decided to start treating him for Guillain-Barre syndrome, but weren't positive that was it. Since Friday Chuck has been on a ventilator and only able to communicate by blinking his eyes. It was confirmed that Chuck does have Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disorder in which your body's immune system attacks your nerves. Weakness and tingling in your extremities are usually the first symptoms. These sensations can quickly spread, eventually paralyzing your whole body. The exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome is unknown, but it is often preceded by an infectious illness such as a respiratory infection or the stomach flu. Luckily, Guillain-Barre syndrome is uncommon, affecting only 1 or 2 people per 100,000. There's no known cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome, but several treatments can ease symptoms and reduce the duration of the illness. Most people recover from Guillain-Barre syndrome, though some may experience lingering effects from it, such as weakness, numbness or fatigue.

This hit them out of nowhere and as of right now, they just have to wait and see how things go. There is no way to tell how long Chuck will be hospitalized, but we are all praying that he recovers quickly so he can get back to his family. Those of you that know Chuck know that he is a fantastic husband and an even better father to his five boys, Alex (14), Chasen (12), Brandon (10), C4 (4), and Emry (1).

Worries about finances should be the last thing Loni and Chuck should have to think about. We are working on holding a benefit auction for their family. If you have items that you would like to donate please contact us. If you would prefer to make a monetary donation you can do so through this blog. Loni will also be setting up a donation account through her bank. I will post that information as soon as it becomes available.

Prayers for a full recovery are greatly appreciated.