Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick is doing well today. Walked a few steps with walker. He is remarkable! Dr. Woods told us last night that, for now, he is tweeking his pain meds over next few days and then to "Momma JJ' s Rehabilitation Center" on Blue Jay!!! He has some healing to do before next surgery. Praise and prayers are order of the day :)

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Slept pretty well last night. Still no word on the tests from Friday. Nick has finished two antibiotics and has a few days more on last one for Urinary Track Infection. Dr. said it has the potential of e-coli????? When things are so far over this RM's head (registered mom) she simply leaves it in the hands of God! Prayers for my boy please:) Love you all...

Juletta Joy Aycock:
No word on tests...bunking my dainty little body into this cute little chair/bed. Spray it with 'pam' each night...makes it easier to slide out in the am....Seriously, I am grateful to be able to be next to Nick no matter where he sleeps. I miss Dave but know this is only temporary. Please pray for Mom and our family as we make important decisions this next couple of weeks. I pray for strength, wisdom and guidance. Thanks for all of your support!

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Waiting at medical imaging for Nick to have upper gi then doppler to check for blood clots. Seems errlie.....uh...early !!!

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Watching TV here at MVH with Nick. 31 days ... I think he deserves parole!!!! Everyday he's getting stronger...Prayers still welcome!

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick is doing great, for the shape he is in:) All tubes are out except one. Still a lot of pain and long path ahead but his attitude remains positive. He can have healthy visitors and is in room 4414 at MVH. Thanks for your prayers, thoughts and cards:) Also remember Mom in room 1309 at Stonespring Center (off of little York Rd). It's me, it's me, it's me oh Lord, Standing in the Need of Prayer!...another song :-)

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick had ng tube removed from nose, cath removed...moving right along, praise God!

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick has tried to rest today. One little step forward, they removed the last chest tube! Still long road ahead... Thank you all for your prayers; keep them coming :)

Day 22...It is October 18, 2011. Nick is out of ICU for 4 days now. He continues to make slow but steady progress despite a few set backs. There has been an infected hematoma which emergency surgery; four surgeries thus far. Another fistula was discovered Saturday the 15th. Not great news. Still have a long way to go so ask that you continue your prayers for God to continue miraculous healing! I will try to keep this site updated. Blessings, Nick's Mom, Juletta Joy

Hello all...I'm asking for special prayer for my mother, Marjorie Everhart as we brought her MVH today. I'm staying with her in 602 as Dave is staying with Nick in 4414 . Mom has atrial fibrilation and white count is high indicating infection. Please add Mom to your prayer list. Also, my sister Karen and the rest of our family. Pray us up, my PRAYER WARRIORS!

Nick is out of surgery. Dr. found fistula which he believes to be source of leakage. Little set back. Prayers welcome:)

Nick went into surgery about 12:30. Wash out and check on progress. Pray Dr. Woods finds everything in good shape:)

Nick is having surgery tomorrow. Not sure what time. Prayers that all goes well a they wash him out and examine. Thank you all and thank you Lord!!

Nick was moved to the Trauma floor, room 4414! Moving forward, praise God!

Dave spent the night with Nick last night and today Nick is still doing well off the vent. In the AM he is to go back to surgery for "wash out". Doctor says they will continue watching closely and hopes to be able to close him in a few days. Thank you for your prayers for both Nick and the family:)

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick was taken of ventilator this afternoon!!! Yeah!!! Still serious condition in ICU . I don't think I gave you room number...4532 . Praising God for every little step forward!!!!

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick is still not ready to come off of vent . Will try again tomorrow . His cousin, Allyssa, flew in from VA to spend some time with him. He Lit up like a Christmas tree:) Thanks for your continuous flow of prayers...

Juletta Joy Aycock:
No surgery today. May be able to remove vent today. Thank you all for prayers. Please keep them going. :)

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick is resting well. Still dealing with mysterious leaks. They have left ab open. Put new device on to drain. Dr. Woods returns tomorrow. Keep prayers coming:)

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Yesterday was a day of many setbacks. It began with Nick vomiting blood; then more blood loss (4 units). After 6 hours of tests and procedures the surgeon had to operate again. there was a new small hole in stomach. some stitches were reinforced. After two hours they felt the problem was solved. Poor guy is back on the ventilator for third time. He has so many mess running they are trying to figure how to add more ports. He has central line and one picc. He is alert off and on. Still bleeding. Please continue to pray...

Juletta Joy Aycock:
ALERT ALL PRAYER WARRIORS... Nick is in surgery. Bleeding internally. PRAY MY BOY UP!

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick update - Remember Dr. Dan? Dr. Daniel Naughton who, with God leading the way, saved Nicks life on Aug 15th, 2010, appeared in Nicks room Thursday night at midnight!!!!! He stayed and visited until 3 AM, then headed back to St. Louis. Imagine a surgeon driving round trip to see a former patient just because he promised he would. He is beyond amazing!!!

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick is improving daily!!! Late yesterday he was taken off respirator, one chest tube removed. Still carrying fever. Removed pic line to check for infection. Central line still in neck. Keep those prayers flowing...he has a way to go.

Juletta Joy Aycock:
According to his dad he is resting well today. Pain being controlled. Dr. says he is doing well. Still has vent at this time. All will be on God's time, I know!

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick update- hope to remove vent today. Now has small wound vac in ab. They replaced that this am. Sitting up for short period today. PAIN! Prayers needed...

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Dr is putting drain tubes into each side of Nicks chest to rid excess fluids from cavity. More room for lungs . PRAYERS PLEASE

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick is out of surgery. Had infected hemotoma in abdomen. That was why he was in such pain. pneumonia not known until culture is grown...3 days. Surgeon took care of several things. He will now remain open for a good while with a wound vac. This was setback but he is getting wonderful care. Thanks to Gary, Amanda, Heather & Dave for joining us and all of you who continue to pray for Nick and us. Nick is remarkable; God is amazing!!

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick is going back into surgery at 12pm. Lungs have a lot of fluid and gunk, Dr Woods said no blood clots. Nick is losing blood, perhaps the left drain, lower AB. Possible bowel resection. Fever 103.6, blood pressure dropped to 74/31 at one point last night/this am. Heart rate high. Please pull out all stops and let your prayers stream to our Heavenly Father. God bless you all, the mom :)

Juletta Joy Aycock:
ALERT...Nick is having problems. They xrayed and rushed to get him to cat scan. Drs stopped everyone outside ...talked to me. Suspect clot so gone to lung. They put him back on ventilator before taking tho catscan. They just left for scan. Prayer Warriors, pray most fervently for our Nick. Bless you all.

Juletta Joy Aycock:
A big thank you everyone for your continued prayers! How wonderful that every set-back is met with your prayers. His throat is sore from the vent; blood pressure and heart rate high. Low fever. He whispers and smiles. Praise God!

Nick had his highly anticipated surgery on September 27th. Dr. Randy Woods performed it in slightly under 14 hours. The staff at Miami Valley Hospital have been wonderful; God has been great! Your prayers are welcomed more than ever as we are blessed by yet another miracle! This is day 5 and he has been taken off of respirator. Pain is intense but being managed. Blessings, Juletta Joy ' MOM'

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick remains in ICU on ventilator. His hemo was 4.9 yesterday. 5 more units of blood, one input of platelets and we're hoping that takes care of it. Great pain.

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick is doing good. Hope to be off of vent tomorrow. Very sore but so still great attitude! Thanks for all the prayers! Another miracle is unfolding!!! Praises!

Nathan Aycock:
Nick is out. He did good. Surgery was about 14 hours. He is in ICU for a few days.

Nathan Aycock:
Nick is still in surgery. He is doing ok so far.

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Nick update...Still in surgery. Probably another two hours. He is doing fine. Pray, pray, pray. Next update should be eight fifteen.

Juletta Joy Aycock:
Update NICK STATUS. Still in surgery. At 4 pm nurse said 2 1/2 more hours minimum. Began 7:30 AM. He has received 3 units blood. Vitals stable. Dr. Woods is being meticulous. Prayer Warriors, put it in high gear! God is very good!