Julie’s Story
Julie After Delivery
Julie can’t speak right now because she is still in a coma.
Julie Roberts has been my one of my closest of friends for many years now. For those of you who do not know the issues this family has gone through recently, this is a brief re-telling of the events that have transpired in the last few months.
Her Pregnancy
Julie and her husband Wayne had been trying to to have a child for 7 years with no success. Last August 25th, Julie found out on her 39th Birthday that she was pregnant. I was extremely happy for her, but she was admittedly nervous about the potential complications from pregnancy due to her age.
After numerous visits to the doctor during her pregnancy, Julie’s fears of birth defects began to materialize. Her doctors began speaking with her about birth defects and wanted to perform an amniocentesis. This procedure, though fairly common, does come with risks — including the potential loss of the child. Julie did not want to risk losing her baby believing that even if the child did have “issues” it would always be perfect in her eyes. As her pregnancy progressed, from ultrasounds, her doctor kept telling her something was wrong with the baby’s pinky fingers and that this was a potential sign of Down’s Syndrome or dwarfism.
Early Delivery
To complicate matters further Julie was let go from her job at the end of February. Afterwards, she began battling stress and depression. She began to excessively worry about her unborn baby’s health, and being able to provide for her family.
She went for a routine doctors appointment March 24th and her blood pressure was elevated. As a result, her doctor asked that she go directly to the hospital. After further diagnosis, the doctors told her that she had preeclampsia and they needed to deliver the baby as soon as possible.
At its worst, her blood pressure had elevated to 210. The staff at Gainesville hospital were able to finally lower her blood pressure enough to induce labor. Shortly after, they delivered a COMPLETELY HEALTHY baby girl (Bethany Hope Roberts) — no issues whatsoever… just a little early.
Bethany Hope Roberts
Proud Daddy
Bethany Asleep
Complications from Birth
I talked to Julie the next morning and told her that I would bring some “preemie” clothes to the hospital for Bethany and that her baby girl was just beautiful.
Julie explained that she hadn’t seen or held her baby yet, because baby Bethany was in the NICU. What’s worse, Julie hadn’t even see pictures of her baby girl due to Julie’s blurred vision and inability to focus.
Before I arrived at the hospital I learned from Julie’s husband that Julie had 5 seizures, a stroke, and a brain aneurysm.
They had rushed her in to perform brain surgery and she has been in a coma ever since.
From there, things have gone from bad to awful. While lying in a coma in recovery from her brain surgery, she still hasn’t seen or held her baby (who is now 2 weeks old). Julie’s head has been shaved part of her skull has been removed (from surgery to relieve pressure). Further, Julie has developed pneumonia and multiple infections.
Further Setbacks
On April 7th, she underwent tracheotomy surgery so she could have the ventilator removed from her mouth. Later that afternoon Julie coughed and the tracheotomy tube became dislodged.
Air went through where the tube was previously and caused a massive amount of oxygen to get under the tissue of her skin. Due to the amount of air, the doctors had to perform another surgery on Julie — installing tubes into her sides to remove the air from her body. The next day Julie underwent yet another surgery to put the tracheotomy tube back in.
Just as we were starting to see some movement in her hands and feet, all of this happened. Obviously, she is not responding like she was — this has been a HUGE setback.
Help is Needed
This family needs your prayers! In addition, I have set up a donation bank account for the family in the name Julie Roberts Assistance Fund.
Bethany
Bethany with Her Big Sister
Julie’s husband has been back and forth between the hospital, to be with his wife, and home, to be with his newborn daughter and his daughter who Julie has been a mother to… Destiny Faith Roberts.
They have a long road ahead of them and neither will be able to work and pay their mounting bills — not to mention expenses of necessities like diapers and baby formula.
Julie (on left) - My Dear Friend!
If you feel it in your heart to make a donation to this family you can do it directly by clicking on “Donate” button above via PayPal, or you can make a deposit to:
Julie Roberts Assistance Fund
Account# 3000195853457
Routing# 061000227 (Wachovia)
Updates
For those of you who aren’t on Facebook, I will be posting updates to Julie’s status in the comments below. Feel free share your thoughts (use the comments box all the at the bottom of the page) and check back anytime.
Julie finally meeting her baby girl (Bethany).
I AM KEEPING YOU IN MY PRAYERS! THIS IS SO TRAGIC TO SEE! I HOPE JULIE IS HEALED SO SHE AND HER HUSBAND CAN GET ON WITH THEIR DREAM AND RAISE THAT BEAUTIFUL LITTLE ANGEL!
Julie, Wayne, and Bethany are in my prayers everyday. If she’s a friend of yours, Amy, she’s a friend of mine. Thanks for creating this website so that we can all be informed. Remember…all things are possible through our Lord, Jesus Christ!
Love and PRAYERS,
Misty
Wayne,Julie and Bethany u all are weighing hard on my heart, I know if we continue to pray and believe in God, He will answer our prayers !!!! I’m praying for Wayne to have the strength he needs to care for both Julie and Baby Bethany I cant even begin to understand the pain he must be feeling at this moment,I pray for Julie’s recovery and Bethany to remain Happy and Healthy,…. Things will get better through prayer God Bless u all !!!!
My heart and prayers go out for the whole family. God works in wonderful ways and I have faith as everyone should that he will take care of Julie. God Bless her family and all her friends.
WAYNE..MY PRAYERS ARE WITH U,JULIE AND KIDS..”FAITH” & “BELIEVE” THESE R 2 VERY POWERFUL WORDS..KEEP YOUR “FAITH” AND ALWAYS “BELIEVE” IN HIM..GOD SAYS “TRUST IN ME, CAST ALL YOUR WORRIES AND TROUBLES UPON ME AND I WILL CARRY YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED”….THOUGH YOU WALK THRU THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH YOU WILL “FEAR NO EVIL” FOR HE IS WITH YOU…WAYNE, THRU THE YEARS THE “DEVIL” HAS TRIED TO DESTROY YOUR FAMILY BUT U ALL HAVE STAYED STRONG AND FOUGHT HIM..HE WILL NOT WHEN THIS TIME EITHER..THERE R TO MANY PRAYERS BE SENT UP FOR U ALL..
LOVING YOU ALL,
STEPHANIE-ASHLEY-AUSTIN
JERRELL-MARTHY-(RIDER FAMILY)
Praying and Believing in agreement for complete healing for Julie – looks like God has heard our cries for Bethany – now we must patiently await his timing for Julie’s healing. We pray for strength to endure for Wayne and the remainder of the family until the healing of Julie’s body comes forth. We also pray for Destiny to have strength to endure. God has heard our cries and now we must continue to cry out for this loving family until we see results. AIC The Scott’s Jeff and Sheila (went to high school with Sherry)
You all are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Keep the faith! Love you guys so much!
I am so sorry for what this family is going thru. Prayers for all of you. I do not know Julie, but I do know some of her family. I am praying for her and all of you. My heart is breaking over this. Thank you for the information to donate at Wachovia, my familly will help every opportunity we get! Blessings.
Prayers & thoughts are with you all. Keep believing for a healing forJulie.
It is with sadness in our hearts to hear of Julias’ situation,our prayers are for the Holy Spirit to guide and protect her and her family. The angels to be at her bedside keeping watch over her and the blood of Jesus heels her of all sickness and bring her back to take up her position as mother and wife in her household. May God bless every soul who intercedes for Julia and her family.
My prayers have been with Julie, Wayne, Bethany and Destiny since I heard about this at church the Sunday night after her stroke. My heart goes out to the family and I will continue to lift them to the Lord, Jesus Christ. My husband had two strokes and I know the recovery is long once they come out of the coma. I am so glad to see the outpouring of love for them and thank you for this website, so we can all keep up with her progress and help.
I hate to read stories like this…such a beautiful woman to have something so ugly happen to her. My sister-in-law suffered from a ruptured brain aneurysm October, 2009…two weeks after my borther went thru major back surgery. I’ve learned the most important thing right now for her is prayer, family and friends. I am glad to see that Julie has all that and more. I hope for her, there are more miracles out there for her to receive.
Wayne, Julie and Bethany: Our hearts ache for the turmoil and suffering each of you are going through. Please keep the faith that our Lord works miracles and know that we are all praying for you.
Father GOD I know that you are merciful, and all healing comes through you. If it be YOUR WILL FATHER, I ask that your HOLY SPIRIT bring about a sense of calm for this family. Let them truly feel your presence and know that you are with them, and not alone. I ask that you would forgive me of my sins that you may hear this prayer. This I PRAY in the name of JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD, AMEN.
Sweet JuJu! I was thinking, before I started to type, that you would be so touched by all the sweet and kind words of a speedy return to health from everyone. The response to your story has been overwhelming!! There are people that have never met you that are praying for you to overcome this nightmare!! I know that very soon you will open your eyes and see Baby Bethany…that sweet baby you have wanted for so long, Julie!!! She is just beautiful and I can’t wait for you enjoy your life with her! My promise to you is that I will stand by you and support you for as long as you need me! Wake up Julie…we are waiting to enjoy life with you!
Amanda
WAYNE ,
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT FOR JULIE AND YOUR FAMILEY .KEEP YOUR FAMILY CLOSE AND ALWAYS PUT GOD FIRST . REMBER GOD HAS A PLAIN FOR US ALL ! WE LOVE YOU AND IF YOU NEED ANYTHING JUST LET US KNOW !
Love,
THE SWEATMAN’S
ALAN , CHRISTY ,And Ali D
Please keep Julie in your prayers today, she is being evaluated to see if they can move her to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. This would be GREAT because they could start to try to work with her and stimulate her. Thank you EVERYONE for your support, prayers & donations!
Wayne and Julie, you guys are continuously in our prayers. We love you guys! Julie, you have proved yourself as being a very strong lady by just making it through your pregnancy, you can definitely beat this coma! Please wake up so you can enjoy both of your little girls. You are a wonderful mother and these girls are so lucky to have you in their lives! Wayne, you are one awesome dad! You are running all over the place taking care of things, never thinking about yourself and I admire you for that! Julie IS going to wake up soon so both of you guys can enjoy those beautiful girls together!
Love,
Suzanne
TO JULIE’S FAMILY:
Wayne, I don’t know you, but I want you to know my prayers have been with you when I first heard from Shane about Julie’s very critical medical issues. I knew Julie, her mom and dad, and Lisa a long time ago when the girls were growing up … when we were neighbors on Greencrest Road. I thank God for every little improvement that He is making in Julie’s body. I try to keep up with her progress from Shane who goes to church with me. Larry and Dot and Lisa … I can’t begin to know your heartache over what has happened … but please know that as well as praying for Wayne, Julie, and baby Bethany and her big sister Destiny … I am asking God’s presence in your lives. I pray that HE will comfort you with HIS love and peace and give you HIS strength in the days to come. I pray for all the families who know and love Julie, that as you stand in prayer for her … even though I may not know you personally … God knows all who are keeping watch over Julie, Wayne, Baby Bethany, and Destiny … and I thank each of you for your support of this precious family. May God bless each one of you is my prayer in the name of Jesus, my Lord and Savior!! AMEN and AMEN!! THANK YOU JESUS!!
Julie,
I have never seen anyone work out as hard or as dedicated as you! I know you have the strength to make it through this, you are strong in stature and strong in your faith.
God loves you, sweetie. I have always prayed for you and I will continue to so.
Your sweet husband is taking good care of you and of everything… you are blessed to have each other…
stay strong my sweet friend…
love you,
Jill
My GOD…she is deeply in my prayers. That is so sad. I really know that GOD is dgoing to heal Julie and she will be able to love, hold, and take care of her baby girl. Please keep me posted and I will definitely make a donation.
i am praying for all of you GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YA,LL…….HE WILL SEE IT ALL THROUGH……..HE IS OUR ROCK…….PRAYERS GOING UP FOR THE FAMILY……….blessings and healing coming your way…….GOD REACH DOWN AND TAKE THEM IN YOUR HANDS …….AMEN
My heart gose out to the whole family…..
Growing up you guys became my family and I love each and everyone dearly…. I declare JOHN 10:10 THAT “THE THEIF COMES
ONLY TO STEAL AND DESTORY; I’VE COME THAT THEY MAY HAVE LIFE AND
HAVE IT TO THE FULL!!!” My prayers are with you all and I stand with you guys in faith that GOD IS OUR HEALER!!!!
Love ya,
Heather
To the entire Roberts family,
I pray that Julie will make a full recovery and that God will work his miracles on her. This family has endured so much over the years. I am so sorry you all are going through this. I send you all my love and I will send a donation as well as soon as I can. Please don’t hesitate to call on me if you need anything. Stacey has my number.
Love,
Lucy
This is so heartbreakingI know God is still in the healing business. Just don’t give up, don’t give in. By Jesus stripes we were healed. I am certainly praying for Julie and her family. All things will work out for her good, in Jesus name.
Julie and family-
You don’t know me and I don’t know you, but I heard about this website (through FB and Jill Hansing Blair, a friend from my childhood)and want you to know we are praying for you on Whidbey Island in the state of Washington. We are praying for healing and a complete recovery! It looks like you have many praying for you and helping your family!
Love and Healing, Annemarie Schroeder
Amy,
Have there been any updates?
I am praying without ceasing… and have put her on many prayer lists as well as given her to all the prayer warriors I know…
Please post updates.
Thank you,
love,
Jill
UPDATE ON JULIE
They will be transferring Julie to the Landmark Hospital of Athens, GA this Thursday.
http://www.landmarkhospitals.com/athens
Registered nurses and respiratory therapists with certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are on duty twenty-four hours every day. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are available.
Please continue to pray for Julie’s recovery.
My heart has been so burdened for this family since I read the story on my friend Kristie’s page. I know a man who walked this earth who is in the healing business. I ask everyday, several times in prayer, that He continue to touch Julie and her family. That He wrap His loving arms around them and continue to speak peace and comfort to each of them. I am believing that He will heal her in His way and His time. It is not always for us to know His plan for His people. He just asks that we seek Him and have faith. I am expecting Him to move in a powerful way on Julie’s behalf. Please know that you all are lifted in prayer daily by so many and I do believe that God hears the cries of His people.
Wayne, Julie and Family you guys are still in our prayers!!! My mother in Law is in Landmark Hospital at this time, she has been there for about 2 weeks now and will be there for prob another 4 weeks but they have been GREAT there!!!
lots of love and prayers
Lisa Chambers
To the entire Roberts Family-
Please know that all of you are being lifted up to the Lord – for healing, strength, peace, provision, and encouragement. May you feel His Presence every moment and know that His answer is on the way. You are going through great trials, but remember how much He trusts you to lean on Him. May He be glorified in Julie’s complete healing and the prayers said for each one of you.
In His Love,
Anna Rientjes
To Julie and family,
I join countless others who are praying for Julie. Miracles do happen. Prayers are heard.
With all my heart.
Gigi
Lesa and All of Julie’s family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of that beautiful baby girl, she is precious!! Love you Lesa if you need anything let me know!!
Jennifer
We join in the belief of GOD the Father that Julie will be made Whole & Healed in the mighty name of JESUS..He is still on the THRONE! He is the ultimate healer and we are not afraid to petition him to pour out his SPIRIT and HEAL Julie! GOD the Father will be glorified and we ALL will rejoice when she is Healed & Holding God’s gift to her, Bethany Hope Roberts…
In HIS name, this shall be DONE and finished…
Blessings & Prosperity to Wayne until his family is home again..
Todd & I will not grow weary in praying and believing GOD for his miracles, signs and wonders! GOD does NOT make mistakes! He is a LOVING and FAITHFUL GOD…
Todd & Relynda Barrett
You cross my mind everyday and I know the only hands that are holding you together are the Lord’s! Keep holding on! Miracles do happen!
Dear Julie, Wayne Bethany & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Julie, Wayne & Bethany. We know that God does not forsake us and He will provide for all of your needs. You need to trust and believe that God is in control of your life and He knows your needs. He will protect and Keep safe your daughter Bethany and He will provide for Wayne and your family. Most important God is there for you and will put his healing touch on you and heal all your problems, hurts, and take care of your worries! You are one of His children and He knows what is best for you. You will see your baby girl soon and you will be a mother for Bethany and wife to Wayne. God is good! May he bless you with a quick recovery and complete healing through His saving grace, mercy and love for you!
Julie,friends, and family i am preaying for you everynight until im sure you are better. im extremely sorry for all of your complications..
I will put her and her family in my prayers. You are a very good friend, May God Bless You!
Any updates?
Still praying and loving…
Xo
UPDATE ON JULIE:
Julie’s mother called me last night and Julie is fighting to see her baby girl. She opened one eye and the family showed her pictures of her baby girl and tears flowed out of her eye’s. God is showing us his wonderful glory!
Dear Roberts Family,
I am a neighbor that does not know you, but my heart is burdened by what you have gone through and the challenges you continue to face. God is so good and is always in control, although it is often beyond our comprehension. I have already begun, after hearing this news for the first time late last night, to pray for you all, especially Julie. I will continue to do so until she is back home where she belongs and celebrating love and life with her family. God bless you all and be at peace in our Lord’s loving arms. Allow his comforting presence to get you through this with the help and love of family and friends who will help her fight and win.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. I shared this story with my school and they to are praying for your family. Keep your hope alive and God will show you how to stay strong!
Julie i pray for you and wayne and the chilren every morning and night i believe with all my heart that GOD is going to heal you julie i love you guys have watched you grow up from a baby to a beautiful woman with a husband that loves you very much wayne my heart goes out to you i have also watched my wife in the hosptail i thank GOD for your faith and standing strong on GOD love you both uncle roald
We are also neighbors just hearing of your situation. We will be in prayer for all of your family. The Lord is with you and we declare and decree His word over you. Psalm 41:3 “The Lord will sustain “Julie” on her sickbed and restore her from her bed of illness.” We thank you Lord for the miracle of baby Bethany and we thank you in advance for the complete healing and restoration of Julie’s body, soul, mind and spirit. Lord be with each member of this family, especially Wayne and Destiny, and comfort them as only you can.
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL RESPONSE TO HER BABY..TAHT IS REMARKABLE..GOES TO SHOW GOD IS WORKING HIS MIRACLES LIKE WE KNEW HE WOULD…WAYNE AND FAMILY SHE IS GONNA MAKE IT THRU THIS..THE PRAYERS FOR YOU GUYS ARE LIKE I HAVE NEVER SEEN..KEEP
THE FAITH.. WE LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH
Dot, Larry, Wayne & famiy, we have just heard about Julie and are heartbroken over this circumstance in her life. We are so thankful you all know and serve the Healer of Galilee. We pray she gets stronger and stronger each day, and knowing she has her new baby girl will keep her fighting with all her strength. We love you all and are lifting up each one of you in prayers. It’s hard on Julie but also hard on ya’ll. Jesus, the Name above all Names! Jena & Ronald Wilson $ Family
We are also neighbors & have just heard about what your family has been going through. We will be praying that God will touch Julie and restore her back to health & that she will be able to hold her precious baby soon!! God Bless all of you.
I have a church that is praying for her… I just saw her in oakwood at wal-mart like a week before… I ask god to bless her family and let her pull though… Lesa I love u girl takecare, if u need anything let me know!!! Conessa
We are also a neighbor and heard the sad news. We are praying for you and family. What a precious gift from god on your baby girl!! Congras! May angels watch over you and God Bless!!
Hoping for an update. Praying every night for a full recovery. I also have two churches praying for Julie.
God be with You!
UPDATE ON JULIE:
They tried to get Julie out of bed on Monday to move her to a chair but her blood pressure kept going up, so they were unsuccessful on Monday.
Yesterday they DID get her up and into a chair, she kept one eye open for about 2 hours and they had her in a chair for about 4 hours. They would put a tissue in her hand and ask her to try to wipe her mouth and she could raise her arm almost to her mouth but her hand would start shaking and she just couldn’t quite make it.
Today she has been worn out from yesterday’s activities, but she is making progress.
Julie’s family and friends would like to say thank you for all of your prayers, support, donations and love that everyone has shown. We are all blessed to have such an outreach of support from friends, family and people we have never even met. THANK YOU AGAIN!
Please keep praying for Julie! God is so good!
Praying for you all.
I took care of Bethany and made a poster for Mom when baby was still in the hospital. The whole family is in my prayers for Mom for a full recovery. Bless you all. I was honored to take care of beautiful Bethany in the NICU. Judy P.
UPDATE ON JULIE:
Julie did turn her head towards Wayne’s voice today — big progress! The physical therapist didn’t think she would do this just yet!
She turned her head to the left towards his voice and she was watching him with her right eye!
I just heard about this and am praying for Julie’s full recovery and for her entire family as they go through this ordeal. May God’s hands recah down and hold you all right now!
Go Julie! I know you are a fighter and the strongest girl I know!
I love you sweet friend…
Wayne, please let me know if you need anything.
Praying for complete healing…
xoxo
My neighbors, my friends, I am saddened by this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My heart is breaking for my friend Julie. May you have a quick and full recovery. Wayne, do not think twice about asking for anything, no matter what time day/night it is. May God wrap his arms around you all and give you comfort and peace.
We are praying for continuous healing for Julie and strength for Wayne, baby Bethany and Destiny. May you all feel Gods arms around you during this trying time.
I have heard about this traggic story over the last few weeks, and have been so touched and blessed by this story from the beginning.I have been thinking and praying that God will lift this wonderful family up in his hands and carry them through this difficult. God will continue to shower you with his love and grace, I wish the whole little family many more blessings as Julie’s recovery continues. God is good and will not disappoint you.
Our many prayers are with each family member and friend during this time. Knowing the strength that faith and prayers bring and Julie’s unbelievably determined spirit, we wish the very best outcome at the end of this trying road. We continue to pray so that Julie will be able to enjoy the many blessings in her life.
We are CLAIMING and SPEAKING COMPLETE AND TOTAL HEALING for Julie!
May all Glory & Praise be given to Our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ as he continues to heal her!
Prayers going out each & every day for the whole family!!
The Money Family ( Dee, John, Lane & Lex Money )
First of all I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who was prayed, made meals, gave donations, helped with baby Bethany etc. Thank you to the Hamilton Mill MOM’S Club for having their 1st Annual Game Night Fundraiser this past Friday for The Julie Roberts Assistance Fund. Thank you to everyone who has given us clothes, diapers, formula, wipes etc. Family and friends will be working on individual thank you’s when we get things a little bit more stable. Everyone’s prayers, love & support means so much to us all right now….THANK YOU AGAIN! I will be posting an update on Julie next.
UPDATE ON JULIE:
I was just with Julie, and her husband (Wayne) brought their baby (Bethany) to see her at the hospital…Julie smiled at her!
She is opening her right eye and looking at us (following us around the room) with her right eye. She is also turning her head a little bit and wiggling her toes on command. Julie has only been at Landmark for a little over a week now, so this is great progress! Keep praying, and keep believing that God is so good! Julie’s parents were at the hospital and they finally got to see their daughter and granddaughter in the same room looking at each other for the first time.
I just came to get an update on Julie—-Wow, I am so thankful to hear she is making such progress! I will update the prayer chain at Family Bible Church in Oak Harbor, WA tomorrow. GOD TRULY IS GOOD! We will still pray for a complete recovery. What a blessing that she had a chance to see little Bethany! Keep fighting Julie and Thank you Jesus for her progress!!
Annemarie Schroeder
Julie is a testimony of God’s power, what an answer to prayer! Thanks for the continued updates…
blessings
God does answer prayers… Julie is showing us of His miracles! I will continue to pray for Julie and her family. May God bless you all and THANK YOU LORD!
Update on Julie:
She is being consistent with the improvements that she has made. She opens her right eye everyday and will follow you around the room. She moves her hands and toes pretty much daily. She can follow small commands. Her CT Scan came back good yesterday. So please continue to pray!!!
Just wanted to let you know that the Game Night Fundraiser raised $415.00 and was deposited into the Julie Roberts Assistance Fund account listed on this website.
I was told this story from my coworker, about her neighbor a couple of weeks ago. This morning my daughter, Hailey, and I were talking about her best friend spending the night tonight. I told her Hailey, you know Julie doesn’t like for you and Destiny to make plans and not include her and I in the process. That’s when Hailey told me Julie was still in the hospital. I thought oh dear Lord this is the woman I have been prying for and didn’t know it!
Wayne, if there is anything Robert or I can do for y’all, please let us know. We are praying for all of you! God bless all of you.
Robert, Becky, Kristina, Danielle, and Hailey
Wayne and Destiny,
Chris, Savannah and I are praying everyday for Julie. I can’t imagine what you all are going through. Julie is a wonderful person and mother. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
I just posted a picture update with Julie, and her husband (Wayne) he brought their baby (Bethany) to see her at the hospital… last Sunday and Julie smiled at her!
She is opening her right eye and looking at us (following us around the room) with her right eye. She is also turning her head a little bit and wiggling her toes on command.
Keep praying, and keep believing that God is so good! Julie’s parents were at the hospital and they finally got to see their daughter and granddaughter in the same room looking at each other for the first time.
I didn’t get to go to see Julie this Sunday (yesterday), because I have a cold and the last thing I want to do is give it to her.
I did keep Baby Bethany this past Thursday / Friday and she is doing great…we just want her mama to come home soon.
PLEASE KEEP POSTING YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT FOR THIS FAMILY…IT MEANS SO MUCH! WE ARE WAITING FOR JULIE TO COME BACK TO US~ THANK YOU SO MUCH….YOUR PRAYERS KEEP EVERYONE STRONG!
i love u aunt juju! i have faith that god is taking care of u and i have to understand that its not out time that god goes by,its his time! i know that you are going to get better really soon and go home and take care of my beautiful baby cousin, Bethany Hope Roberts! i pray to god everyday that you are improving more and more each day! i love you so much!!!!!! Bethany is so beautiful…she looks just like me…lol! i know you wanted a child on your own and you fought for your baby girl…even from the very begining, the doctor said something would be wrong with her…but you had the faith to say that everythings was going to be fine!!! you fought for bethany so much…and shes just a little perfect bundle of joy….i know in my heart that god wont let you get all this way for nothing….i know your going to go home and take care of your family!!! i pray that god gives my uncle wayne the strength to do what he does…and all the saddness he has in his heart and the struggles…i thank you god so much, you are almighty!!!!! i pray for my cousin destiny and that she understands that god is taking care of her mama…i know she cant wait for her to come home…ily destiny!!!!!!!!!! and bethany, you have the most wonderful mommy in the world…she is going to come home very soon to take good care of you…she loves you very much…and i know you love her too!!!! i love you all and thanks to everyone who is praying for this miracle to come true very soon!!!!! I LOVE YOU AUNT JUJU!!!!!!
– love, Courtney Baker
I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers daily.
UPDATE ON JULIE: Sherry (Julie’s sweet sister n law) went to see her today. She was awake the entire time with her right eye open. She was working really hard on opening the left eye…she got it about half way open. She would follow commands like squeeze Sherry’s hand…close/open her mouth…she would turn her head towards Wayne’s voice. She is getting better….keep praying!!!
I was just told about Julie this morning. Praying for you all right now!
Lot’s and Lot’s of Love, Kawanna and Roy Martin
ANOTHER UPDATE ON JULIE: The PT spent time with Julie yesterday and she had Julie sitting in a chair for about 2 hours…and she would hold up Julie’s arm at the elbow and Julie would touch her nose with her hand….also while Julie was in bed…she would push her legs up and Julie would straighten her legs out. So…she knows what she is doing and is able to do it.
Please let the family know that we are praying for Julie to get better everyday. She is always in my thoughts and prayers. We were so close growing up and then with our busy lives we all drifted apart, but I still love her very much and will continue to pray that she gets better. Lots of Love, your cousin Rhonda.
Im praying for you Julie you are in my every thought! GOD is your HEALER! I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU:)
Still praying for Julie & Wayne and their sweet girls. Praying for Dot and Larry too. We know the great Healer and He has Julie in His mighty hands. Dot and Larry we love you all and are praying. Ronald and Jena Lo
If there is anything we can do- we know you are worn out, but we can do something.
Dot and Larry (Julie’s parents) called me Saturday evening as they were leaving Julie at the hospital to let me know Julie is making really good progress. Prayers ARE being answered…Thank you God, you are an awesome God! Julie is communicating with her eye’s, she will blink one time slowly to answer “yes” and two quick blinks to answer “no”. She was squeezing Dot’s hand and doing many commands. She is working really hard and we are so proud. Thank you everyone for your continued prayers and support…please keep praying and posting. I want Julie to read all of these prayers and comments soon. I want her to know how much she is loved and needed…and to see her smile when she reads all of these.
JEREMIAH 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Julie, yesterday was Mother’s Day and as I sat in church, all I could think about was you and what an awesome Mom you are. I have watched you with Destiny and always thought about what a lucky little girl to have someone like you in her life. And your wonderful husband, Wayne..What a wonderful love story the two of you have. You are so blessed, so hurry and wake up because you have so much living to do. Your family is waiting for you with so much love and opened arms. God has so much planned for the wonderful Roberts family. I plan to come to see you real soon. I will be available to do anything I can possible do. You are so beautiful and I love you very much.
I was so happy to see Julie today and see the wonderful progress that she is making….She is working hard! I talked her ear off and she was talking to me with yes and no blinks. I felt so bad… because when I told her that I loved her and had to go home but would be back soon…she started crying. I showed her a little thing that she gave me that said “God knew I’d need a friend, so he gave me you” and I asked her if she remembered giving that to me and she blinked “yes”.
Julie always told me that if you have a friend in your life….it is good, but if you have someone you can call for anything and you know that person will be there… you are truly blessed to have that person in your life. I am so blessed to have Julie in my life.
Keep fighting Ju Ju! I love you!!!
I just wanted to let you all know that we are praying for you. I know that God will wrap his arms around you all & comfort you thru this time. I pray that his will be done for you.
Wayne, Julie, Destiny and Bethany – you are all in my prayers that our loving God will restore your family quickly – to good health and to enjoy this life with both of your daughters.
Julie
Today i came to see you at the hospital. You blew kisses at
me. Every day i sit by your bed and talk to you. You respond to me by blinking your eyes to let me know that you understand. I know in my heart that GOD is letting you know whats going around you. Theres not a day that does not go by that i dont pray for your, health to return to you so u can come, home and enjoy your family and friends, that love you deeply and misses you. I am counting the days and hours till i get to hold you again and let you know i never gave up hope ,on you because we are all fighters no matter what the devil throws at us through these diffcuilt times,beause we have a loving GOD THAT HEALSOUR MIND, BODY, AND SOUL…….I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY…YOUR MOTHER ALWAYS AND FOREVER….
Hello julie this is Cj just wanted to let you know that i Love You,and my prayers are boiling over for you and Wayne,Destiny, and Bethany..I miss your smile and your joy you bring to all of us. We go threw things in life that we dont have answers to but GOD only knows those answers…Each day you are getting better through our prayers and the power of your Love for your Family,you have many friends that Love you…LovE YOU WE WILL SEE YOU SOON…..LOVE CJ,LESA,COURTNEY AND LANDON…
Ju Ju….we are posting all of this because we know you will read these posting’s soon. Your sweet mother said today that she has tried to post something on here many times, but her heart breaks. She has posted something today, and I know she probably cried the entire time she was posting. She is so ready for you to talk to her. When you read this…I just want you to know that you have an amazing family and they are so wonderful! I love you and I know you are working hard to be back with us.
Julie,
God tells us in his word to “TRUST IN THE LORD” with “ALL” your “HEART” lean not on you own understanding in all your ways acknowledge “HIM” and “HE will give you the “DESIRES” of your “HEART”. It has been from day one the desire of our hearts that you be “HEALED” and “WE ARE BELEIVING” that “BY GOD’S STRIPES” you “WILL” be “HEALED” and back home with your family very soon. Your mother called me last night and she was so happy that you had blew her kisses. We are so excited with all the progress that you are making keep up the “GOOD” work we know that you are a “FIGHTER”. We are seeing prayers answered everyday. God says “PRAY WITHOUT CEASING”
We love you and your family.
Charles and Pam Barrett
I miss you so very much. I will be so glad when you will be back home with Bethany,Destiny and Wayne! They need you so very much to make their lives complete. Moma and I have come to see you all most everyday hoping to see you with more and more improvement. God has answered many of our prayers and their are many more to answer.
-Love you always,mom and dad.
Hey sweet friend…
I am so happy to see that you are doing better and better every day, God is good!
You are strong, sweetie, you fight for this. I know how badly you wanted a baby, now that she completes your family, and you have 2 girls to love, and a wonderful husband who has been amazing through all of this, you work hard to fight for what God has blessed you with!! You are the hardest working, dedicated and pursevering woman I know. You are strong, and with God you are stonger… You are an amazing woman, I am in constant prayer for your complete healing…
I love you, friend
xoxo
Jill
Ju Ju…..Im so exited you are doin soooo GOOD:)I love when i ask you questions…….and you answer me by blinking your eyes! BUT U BREAK MY HEART WHEN U CRY! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH U R IN MY EVERY THOUGHT AND PRAYER! YOU WILL BE HOME SOON TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY THEY MISS YOU SO MUCH! GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH,A VERY PRESENT HELP IN TROUBLE. PSALM 46:1
I LOVE YOU!
-LESA
Julie, even though I have never met you, your sweet parents are my neighbors and I keep up with your progress through them. I pray for you and your family every single day and I’m so happy that you are better. I know that God hears and answers our prayers. So many of my neighbors here at Richmond Gardens are praying for you. Keep up the good work.
Our family has you and your family in our daily prayers. Keep your faith in the Lord and He will guide you through this. He will give you the strength, will and hope you need.
Through several friends, we have been made aware of your situation, and know that you have an entire church (Arbor Pointe Church) praying for you. We have a Lord who is bigger than any situation we face, and He is still in the business of miracles! I pray for your family, your body, and your beautiful daughters. You are an amazing woman and the Lord has used your story to touch so many. Know that you are loved and being prayed for.
Joe McKechnie
Julie,
We are thinking and praying for you everyday. It is so great to hear that you are starting to get better. The prayers are working so continue to recover and hopefully you will get to see all the wonderful things that people are saying to you and your family. God has a plan for us all. We may not understand what and why he his doing the things that he is doing but there is a reason. I know that you and your family has made an impact on my family over the past few years, now you and your family has made a bigger impact on us as well as the way we look at life. You are a miracle and we love you all.
Christi
Julie,
We are praying really hard for you and your family. Jesus loves you and he will take care of you.
Love & Prayers
Julie,
We are praying for you and your family. Keep Jesus in your heart. He will take care of you.
Love the Lott Family
Julie,
I got the chance to meet Bethany this past weekend. She is beautiful!! I pray you will be home soon to enjoy that beautiful baby! We had Destiny this weekend, and had a great time. ALL my girls enjoy having her over. She just blends in with the rest of us. Please know we are here to help y’all in any way possible. Hope to see you home soon!!
Love the Shell Family
Robert, Becky, Krisitna, Danielle, and Hailey
Your whole family is in our prayers. Get well soon. Absolutely beautiful baby.
Prayer for Healing and Comfort
Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servant (JULIE), and give your power of healing to those who minister to his needs, that she may be strengthened in his weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
UPDATE ON JULIE:
Julie is making very good progress…thank you for all of your prayers! Julie’s Mother (Dot) called me and told me that they got Julie up on her feet yesterday, and got her to her chair. She is mouthing “I love you” and blowing kisses. She is also nodding her head for “yes” and can nod a little for “no”. I got to go see her today, and they told me that they had her outside for the first time to enjoy the sunshine. I talked to her, and asked her many things and would get responses back from her. I was going over the list of things to ask her and she was answering me with nodding and blinks. She looked at me like “why are you asking me these silly things” and I told her that it was a piece of paper to ask her questions to get responses. I finally showed her the piece of paper and asked her if she could read the questions. I saw her eye’s go back and forth (like she was reading them) I asked her if she could read what was on the paper and she nodded “yes”. I told her a bunch of silly stories and she would smile. I told her that I loved her and asked her if she loved me too…and she would nod “yes”. She got tired and was trying to close her eye’s and I told her that she could take a nap and I would stay. She drifted off for a little while, but then woke up and looked at me and smiled. Julie’s Mother and I talked the other night and we know that she is aware of what is going on, her body is just tired and healing right now. She can move her arms and feet, and is progressing so much everyday. Keep praying for Julie to continue to HEAL!!!!
We are so thankful God is working in Julie and healing her. We got the opportunity to meet Julie’s mother (Dot) when Julie was in Gainesville. It meant alot to my mother to be able to talk with Dot and they shared lots of stories about how God is doing amazing work in Julie and in my step-father who was in the hospital too. Unfortunately my step-father passed away on April 16th but we know he is in a much better place. Again we continue to pray for Julie and the entire family. We know she is going to get better!!!!
UPDATE ON JULIE:
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention something funny! We were watching the news and they showed a clip of an ALLIGATOR near MY house!!! I looked at JU JU and said “oh my goodness Julie, that was near my house” She looked at me with big eye’s and raised her eyebrows really high up! She new exactly what was going on!
IM THINKING ABOUT U JU JU! I LOVE YOU=D I WILL SEE U ON SATURDAY!
Fantastic news! We are praying for Julie each and everyday!
Hey sweet friend…
I stopped to see you last week and brought you a teddy bear that one of our listneners on 104.7 the Fish made personally. I hope it makes you smile
You were sleeping and I couldn’t wake you up, they must be working you out harder than I ever did!!
My prayers and love are with you…
xo
Jill
Jill,
I took the teddy bear over to her and read the story to her and told her that you brought it and it was very sweet…she smiled! Was there something about Julie’s story on the Fish? That is great if there was
Amy
Praying for you. It sounds like you are making great progress. Keep it up girl! We’re all rooting for you!!!
Love,
The Beshers Family
UPDATE ON JULIE:
She is TALKING!!!! She is aware of everything! Oh Lord, we praise you and thank you for your many blessings! Sorry I can’t post more right now….I’m just too excited!
IM SOOOO EXCITED……..JUJU YOU TALKED TODAY….I LOVE YOU I MISS YOU…I WILL SEE YOU ON SATURDAY AND WE WILL TALK:) ME AND COURTNEY STAYED WITH BETHANY FRI NITE….SHE LOVES HER AUNT LESA
God is Good! We will keep praying that she will be home soon!
post more! post more
God is so good…
xoxoxo
Hi Julie, you are now part of a very small club, so GLAD your back.
God is good we all know that but, you know this first hand don’t you….for he and his peeps has been with you & talking with you for a long time now, you may not remember it now but, it will come in time, I think that’s the way they want it. This is your friend that was in the coma, I thank God every one for getting me thou & I thank him everyday for helping you.
We were both in the same ICU but, you have been thou so much more than me, we had the same nus/doc ect. I was there for only 3 months,and let me tell you our N-hood looked so good driving into it that day I got to come hone. You are going to love pulling into it, it’s home. You have a LONG road to walk now my dear but, this is the easy part,,,every time you think it is not ( and you will) ,,,you just look behind you,,,were you were at,,,,,, now look at were you are at,,,, and were you are going. You know were we are at, just look across the street, we are here to help in ANYWAY we can…July we all thank god for so many thins, we all need to thank him for each other, even the others we do not know.
Deborah & Scott
I am so excited to hear that you are talking and coming around. We have been praying for you every day. We knew you would get to this point. Take it slow and be patient which I know will be easier said that done. You have so many people praying for you and thinking of you during this difficult time. And God has certainly been listening. We love you and if there is anything we can do for you we would be glad to helpl. We have been to see you in person but have not seen your beautiful baby girl. We hear she is wonderful and are so glad to know that she will be having her Mommy with her before you know it. Take care and keep up the great work.
Love you cousin,
Terri Shirley
Julie you are in my prays day and night you are a fighter you are a blessing to so many people you have touched so many lifes i thank GOD for you love you and wayne terri and i both in our prays
I am one of the nurses from labor and delivery that had the good fortune to meet you and speak with you a few times during your stay. It broke my heart to have to transfer you to the ICU and for you to endure all you have. I have followed your amazing progress and felt compelled today as I read the latest to reply.
YOU ARE TRULY A MIRACLE. God has very special plans for us all and reminds us of HIS intentions during times such as yours.
I am THRILLED to hear of such progress especially since I saw you the day you transferred to the ICU.
May God continue to hear all prayers and guide you in your healing.
Julie you have come so far! GOD will see to it that u will get home to your family! we miss and love you so much:)im going to stay with Bethany on saturday she is such a little bundle of jOY!!! you are in my prayers day and nite……LOVE YOU=D -Lesa
Julie,
It has been many years since I have seen you, but I have thought of you often. I ran across Wayne and Lesa’s Facebook pages, and I even tried to get in touch with you a couple of times in February. Then this terrible thing happened. I couldn’t believe it or understand why this had to happen to you. I have prayed for you and thought of you every day. I am so happy you have fought your way through this and that you now have a sweet baby to love. You have many friends and family who love and care for you, and I hope that we can renew our friendship one day soon.
Much love,
Judy Martin Prince
GET BETTER AUNT JULIE!!!
any updates?
xo
Julie’s Mother (Dot) called me Sunday evening and told me that Sherry (Julie’s Sister n Law) brought Bethany to see Julie Sunday afternoon. Julie wouldn’t not take her eye’s off of her beautiful baby and cried…really hard. They also got a laugh out of her at one point.
Julie is being transferred TODAY to Northeast GA. Medical Center in Gainesville to have the bone flap put back in TOMORROW. Please pray that we can get this behind us and that all goes well, so we can get Julie moved to The Shepherd Center. I will be posting updates. Thank you for your prayers!
Julie,
I heard about what happened on Facebook and couldn’t believe it. We went to school together a long time ago:) I am praying for you everyday and can’t imagine what you and your family must have gone through. It’s great to hear that you are getting better everyday. God is great and I know has this in his hands. Keep the faith and you will be holding that beautiful baby soon I’m sure. Our prayers and thoughts are always with you.
God Bless,
Stacy Askew Milazzo
Julie’s surgery went fine yesterday with no complications. She was moved out of ICU today and into a normal room, and had a seizure this afternoon (right before I got there to visit her). Please keep praying for Julie and her family.
Please keep praying for Julie, she is still non-responsive after her seizure at Northeast GA. Medical Center in Gainesville.
Julie, it’s been too long since we have seen each other but know that our memories together are always close and dear to my heart. When we knew each other and hung out together almost every day, we didn’t know God as we know him now. Sure, we knew God in a basic way but neither of us really, really knew HIM. I remember looking at you and thinking “what a great person she is and how sweet she is to her niece” when I couldn’t even wrap my own thoughts around the fact that I was a single mom. But you helped me with that, you helped me realize the love that I was given unconditionally through my child and God. You helped me to see so many things that I am grateful for because you loved unconditionally The day you married Wayne and I heard about it was the greatest joy in my life – I knew what love was then – it was patient, it was kind, and it was without judgment – you taught me those things and you showed them through your actions. I still have pictures of our trip to PCB with Lynn and Yvette and I wish that I could be there for you now as you were for me through tough times. I am here in prayer, though, and I love you and I love your family, if only because you taught me how to love unconditionally.
thank you for the updates…
Please give Julie a big hug and kiss from me
Always praying and loving her…
xoxo
My heart is breaking over this latest development. I am praying daily for Julie and family. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for ya’ll.
UPDATE ON JULIE:
Julie now has a blood clot in her lungs….Please keep praying for Julie and her family! Thank you for your prayers!
We are neighbors in Fairview Station and have been following the story and keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help (we are right around the corner). My husband actually went by and met Wayne and your beautiful baby girl a couple of weeks ago. God heals all and we are praying for a complete recovery for Julie.
Debbie and Norman Cross
Murphys Junction
Pendergrass, GA
This is just an awful thing this family is having to go thru. I cannot imagine the pain, worry & stress. But, God does have a plan & I know he will see them thru this. Keep the faith & know that God is there!
Praying for you,
The Beshers Family
How is Julie today?
Hugs, love and prayers to her, Wayne and the girls…
xo
How are things with Julie????
I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR JULIE AND HER FAMILY. I DON’T KNOW YOU ,BUT I KNOW GOD HAS PLAN FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I HAVE BEEN COMING TO YOUR SIGHT SINCE IT HAS BEEN POSTED. GOD LOVES ALL HIS CHILDREN.KEEP THE FAITH.
UPDATE ON JULIE:
The doctors came in this morning and told Dot (Julie’s mother) that they will be transporting her either Monday or Tuesday to The Shepherd Center.
http://www.shepherd.org/
This is very good news, please continue to pray for her full recovery.
Would you mind emailing me personally?
thank you
Is there any update on Julie today? Chris, Savannah and I have been praying daily for Julie.
I want to thank you for all the updates on Julie. I don’t know you personally, but would like to meet you some day. You are doing a fantastic job in keeping all of us informed on what is going on. You are truly the epitome of a good friend!! Thank you so much.
UPDATE ON JULIE:
Julie is not ready to go to The Shepherd Center, she is still at North East GA. Med. in Gainesville GA. Keep praying for her to heal and be with her family.
Pat,
Julie thinks the world of you….and has given me many present’s from you. I don’t know you personally but I love everything that she has gotten from you.
I LOVE JULIE and will try to do anything I can for her….she is so sweet…loving…kind…and I miss her so much!
How is Julie today?
Please give her a hug from Jill
xoxo
UPDATE ON JULIE:
They are moving Julie back to Landmark Hospital in Athens GA today
http://www.landmarkhospitals.com/
Please keep her in your prayers!
Julie,
I am so proud of you! You are working so hard!
No doubt God is in the middle of this…
You are going to change lives with your story…
Let me know when you’re ready to start personal training again, no charge
I love you, sweetie.
xo
Jill
Julie (Jewels!) and Wayne
I just found out yesterday what happened and I am in such a state of shock–I am so sorry. I was getting worried when you did not return my call. You have a beautiful baby, but we knew you would. Destiny knew what she was doing when she picked out her name! (Boy do thoes names have meaning …FAITH & HOPE.) You now have two beautiful girls. Stay strong, keep your Faith and don’t give up, fight with everything you have. (I can tell from the updates you are already doing that.) You are a strong person and God has plans for you and your family. You will be home one day soon to raise them. I will keep you in my prayers. I hope to see you soon.
I miss you girl!
Wayne I know you have been fantastic through all this, hang in there, you guys are in my thoughts daily!
Love ya
Cheryl
Any updates on Julie? We are still praying for you and your family.
Christi
Continuing think about and pray for Julie and family. Please let us know how she is doing.
Praying for Julie & family. Please update when you can.
Dearest Family,
My heart just breaks for you. Please know I care, I wish I were in Gainesville to set with you and Uncle Maxie. I have been making a few little things for Bethany Hope. My mind goes back and forth to Aunt Martha, Julie, Uncle Maxie, Lisa, Larry, Wayne and etc, my prayers for each of you to have peace and rest gently in the arms of God as he heals Julie….You know you mom never mention Rebecca to me and since Brandon passed I have wondered over and over what pain she must have felt. I don’t know Dot if I told you this but Brandon was buried with the blanket you mom and dad gave him as a baby. He carried that blanket till he was around 4 years old, I kept resewing it..
That was the only item I placed in his casket.
You all were so understanding and tender with us. Uncle Maxie and Aunt Martha send me the sweetie book, that I treasure.
I pray that God will be with all of you and continue to work his miracles as he always does. Bethany is born into such a wonderful family, and soon Julie will be playing with her much wanted and loved daughter.
Your compassionate cousin, give Larry, my love. Wish it were like years ago when we would lay on the beach and just get burned and be silly…
Praying for Julie.
We love you all, Frankie
UPDATE ON JULIE:
Sorry I have been slacking on the updates…we were out of town for a week and then it just got a little busy around here….I am back now!
Julie’s tracheal tube was downsized a few weeks ago, and has now been completely removed and is healing. Julie is talking (quietly) and is able to eat some soft foods when fed to her. She knows what is going on and recognizes who people are, she definitely knows her baby (Bethany) and will cry when they have to take her baby back home from visiting. Julie is making a lot of progress, but she still has some work to do before she can go to the Shepherd Center. Please keep Julie in your thoughts and prayers, so we can get her back home with her family.
Thanks for the update!
Please give Julie a big hug and remind her how many people love her…
still praying for complete healing
love you, sweet friend!
xoxo
Jill
Your always on my mind…. prayers from Florida – Love to each
UPDATED ON JULIE:
GOOD NEWS! Julie has been accepted to the Shepherd Center
http://www.shepherd.org
They will be transferring her sometime next week. This is such great news, because they will be working very hard with Julie to get her better. Please continue to pray for her full recovery.
UPDATE:
The Gainesville Times printed an article about Julie. You can read it by clicking on the link below:
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/35442/
The Shepherd Center will be blessed to have her!
She is a miracle and will touch the lives of all who come in contact with her…
xoxo
Is Julie at the Shepherd Center yet?!
love & hugs
xoxo
PRAISE THE GOOD LORD!! He is awesome. Maybe it won’t be long now before Julie, Wayne and the girls will all be home.
UPDATE ON JULIE:
JULIE HAS MADE IT TO THE SHEPHERD CENTER! God is sooo good! Please continue to pray for her and speak words of healing over her while she is there for thes next 2 months! Thanks everyone for all your prayers!
http://www.shepherd.org/
Benefit Dinner and Concert
Time: August 14 · 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Location:
Hopewell Baptist Church
5086 Poplar Springs Road
Gainesville, GA
Benefit dinner and concert for Julie Roberts. We will be serving a chicken dinner (chicken breast, baked beans, coleslaw, roll and dessert) and then a concert with local Christian singers/praise teams. You don’t want to miss it!
Benefit dinner and concert for Julie Roberts. We will be serving a chicken dinner (chicken breast, baked beans, coleslaw, roll and dessert) and then a concert with local Christian singers/praise teams. You don’t want to miss it!
Julie Roberts gave birth to her beautiful baby girl on March 27 and the following day she had a brain aneurysm and was rushed into emergency surgery. They had to remove a portion of Julie’s skull to allow… for the swelling in her brain. She was in a full coma for 4 weeks before slightly waking. She was then transferred to Landmark Hospital in Athens where she would work with therapist on a daily basis to help her regain some range of motion in her legs and arms, and to help her begin to be more aware. She was then transferred back to Northeast Ga Medical Center to have the bone flap put back in and she suffered another seizure which caused some setbacks in her recovery. A week later she was transferred back to Landmark where she is undergoing more aggressive therapy trying to get her ready to be accepted into Shepherd Brain Clinic in Atlanta. She now has her trachea out and is able to talk a little. She has movement in all her limbs. This is going on 16 weeks now and Julie got to hold her baby for the first time last week and feed her a bottle…with some help!
This has been and will be a long process and the medical cost add up quickly, even with insurance. You can help. Come out and enjoy dinner and a concert while helping a good cause!
Benefit Dinner and Concert
Where: Hopewell Baptist Church
Gainesville, Ga
Dinner: 4-6pm
Concert: 6-9pm
Cost: $15 per ticket
If you want to purchase your tickets in advance mail donations to:
Sherry Smith
977 Pigeon Creek Drive
Dawsonville, Ga 30534
Make checks payable to: Julie Roberts Assistance Fund
Hi JuJu i am so glad you are finaly at shepherd. I am so proud of you. You are working so hard so that you can soon be home with your family. I miss talking to you on the phone, going shopping,laying at the pool. Every day when i come to the hospital we talk alot,we cry sometime and then we pray. I cant wait until you come home so i can be with all of yall i miss Bethany and Destiny,i love them very much! love-Mama<3
Julie,
Last night I had a dream that you came home and you were doing great. I miss our yard talks. I am praying that God brings you home soon and that your recovery is a quick one. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you in your times of sadness and pain.
Lots of love,
Christi
UPDATE ON JULIE:
I got to go spend time with Julie today…she is improving so much! We laughed today…we cried today, and then we laughed and cried some more. Ju Ju, I am so proud of you for working and fighting…just keep fighting hard!
Julie has surgery tomorrow, please pray that everything will go well. Julie is having a Tendon Release Surgery (3 small incision’s into the tendon’s of her feet). The tendon will be able to be stretched… allowing the doctor’s to reposition the feet into a neutral position. Julie will then have a cast on both feet for 2 to 3 weeks. Keep her in your prayer’s…she is a little down right now….rightfully so!
Julie,
Hi sweetie!
It was so wonderful to see you the other day, you look amazing!!
I am going to come see you this week to give you a hug
Keep holding on to Jesus, sweet friend… He loves you and is providing a miracle right in front of our eyes in you…
I love you!
peace & light…
Jill
Julie,
I don’t know you, but read of your story on the Hamilton Mill site. I felt compelled to write to you. I truly believe that through the power of prayer, your life will be completely restored! There is no weapon that is formed against you that shall prosper. I pray that God will supernaturally touch you, and that healing will spring forth speedily. I declare in the Name of Jesus that your body and your soul be made whole by the stripes that Jesus bore on his back. There is nothing too big for God. I declare that you will live a full life and proclaim the goodness and greatness of our God!!! For everything that you have suffered, I pray that God will give you double. For every loss you and your family have suffered, I pray for complete restoration. Do not be discouraged…. what satan meant for your harm, God will take and turn for your good. He is the God of healing, salvation and restoration!!! May His spirit rise up within you with peace, healing, strength and supernatural joy where sadness, fear, anxiety and hopelessnes have been. By Jesus’ stripes, YOU ARE HEALED!!!!!!!!
In His Love,
Gay Ann Peterson
Dear Roberts Family,
I have known about your situation for a while, and have put you on my personal prayer list, as well as my church prayer list, but have yet to post a message (Although I check daily for an update!). I am so encouraged and proud by the healing that OUR God is providing! As a mother of 2, I can NOT imagine the pain that you have endured on an emotional level, not to mention the physical pain….BUT, God is with you and has brought you far! My family will continue to pray for you and your family!
In Him,
Ashley, Ernie, Addison and Mackenzie
Hi Julie!
This week has been crazy busy at work getting ready for our big Celebrate Freedom event on Sept 4th.
But don’t forget how much I love you!
And you are constantly in my prayers…
What do you want for your birthday?!
I love you, sweet friend
Jill
Any updates? Thinking of Julie and praying daily. Update please.
Hello Julie
I enjoyed my visit with you yesterday! It was great to see you laugh when we talked about our “Last Night out on the Town” that we had together. We will have to go out and do that again. Maybe not the same place–Lol! Keep working hard and I will see you soon.
Love ya Cheryl
Julie is being released tomorrow, because the insurance company said she hasn’t improved like she needs to. The doctors have told the insurance company that they need more time, but the insurance company isn’t going to cover anymore of the expenses. She will be moved to Pathways tomorrow.
Julie is able to feed herself now!
We are still praying for Julie! I know God is going to heal her in HIS time. The insurance companies think they know everything but they are wrong. Keep the faith because He is right beside the entire family and He is with Julie in everything she is going through.
As I read the updates, I have an overwhelming feeling to pray for the family…..As a mom, I think of Julie and how heartbreaking it is that she has not had the opportunity to be the mother she wants to be to her baby, but I often forget to pray for the difficultie of the other family members…. how hard it must be for her husband, two daughters and parents. “Dear God, please continue to be with this family and their valley!” I know I do not know you all personally, but we are family through Christ and I want to remind you all that there are SO MANY people praying for your whole family. I am encouraged by your progress and I will continue to follow your progress…Thanks for the update!
Happy Birthday sweet friend!!
love you…
xoxo
Jill
Happy Birthday, Julie.
I hope you have a GREAT day with lots of family time and you make many memories. Each day is one day closer to you being home with your family again.
Work hard and stay at it. Cheryl and Lisa told us about their visit with you. I know you can do it; you have Wayne and your two girls waiting for you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I LOVE YOU!
Happy Birthday Julie. I didnt know today was your birthday. It was my moms birthday also. I miss talking to you. We think about you EVERY day and we ALWAYS pray for you and your family. We love you and we are proud of you for all that you have done to fight in order to get back home. Hopefully soon you can put all this behind you and be home again. Love and miss you.
WELCOME HOME Julie!!!!!!!
From your neighbors at 167 Caboose Court
WELCOME HOME !!!!!!
We are glad you are home ! We saw Destiny playing with the puppy in the backyard and heard Wayne laugh and hope that everything continues to improve. See you soon.
WELCOME HOME JULIE !!!
We are so glad you have come home ! We saw Destiny playing with the puppy and heard Wayne laughing and hope everything continues to improve from this day on. Take care neighbor.
Is Julie home or still at pathways? would like to go see her but not sure where she is.
Julie -
I am so happy that we get to come home for the weekend. You had a wonderful week. You took some steps on the parallel bars. Today you took some steps with the walker.I know that GOD is going to restore your body so that you can be at home with your beautifuL family. I pray GOD will give you the strength to work hard at pathway. I also pray GOD will give WAYNE and myself the strength to take care of you. I love you so much. LOVE AND KISSES
‘”MOM”
Hey JuJu-
Im so glad that u get to come home on the weekends. you are doin so good! Im so proud of you…i pray for you and your family every day. GOD IS SOOO GOOD:)We will see you this weekend…I love you and miss u BUNCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!<3
Dear Julie, Your sweet mom just called me and gave me a wonderful report on your recovery. Prayers have gone up for you over and over and they are answered. Yes, God is good. When you get home I want to come see you and the girls. Keep up the good work. Much love to you and your family.
Pat Hughes
sweet friend…
I am so proud of you! You are working very hard!
We will be working out at the gym soon together!!
God is keeping you close. Don’t ever forget that…
love you
xo
Jill
Hello Julie
It sounds like from the updates you are working very hard on your recovery, I am proud of you!— keep it up
Can’t wait to see you.
Love
Cheryl
Praying for you Julie and that you will be totally restored in Jesus precious name! You have a beautiful family! God is your strength and your shield! You don’t know me but I went to high school with Sherry.
Hello Roberts Family! My prayers continue to be with you all. I would love an update on Julie’s recovery as well as how Bethany is doing. I also have Destiny in my prayers. I know this situation is hard on all 4 of you, but I remain encouraged by the power of prayer and the determination of a family that loves each other. Keep looking up in prayer and the progress will come in His time! (easier said than done!)
In Him, The Born Family
Julie,
I haven’t seen you since you went to Shephard and Pathways, but I always keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You are truly a miracle of God; through you His light shines on all of us. You are living proof that God is Love and Love conquers all. Love and kisses to you, Wayne, and your two beautiful girls.
Your cousin,
Lisa
Julie,
Can you believe only two more weeks left at payhway. You have come so for,but you sill have a lot of work to do. I pray that God will give you the strength to work hard. Your family needs you so much. Destiny and Bethany are ready for you to hold them and play. I am so thankful that God has given me the time that
I have spent with you and WAYNE. I am so blessed to have a son in law that loves you so much. He has been a blessing to you.I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, I THANK GOD FOR A BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER.
BETHANY AND DESTINY SOON I WILL GET TO SEE YOU MORE
LOVE NANNY
Julie,
I loved talking with you on the phone! You sound so great! A little tired from 8 hours of working out every day, but great!
I can’t wait until we can get back in the gym and work out together, I need it and you can push me
sooooo proud of you sweet friend!
love you,
xo
Jill
JULIE
Can you believe you only have two more weeks left at Pathway.YOU have worked so hard. I thank GOD for the time I have had with you,helping take care of you. Your beautiful girls are ready for you to come home. Wayne loves you so much,you are blessed to have him in your life. He loves his little girls and misses them . Ilove you so much,you are a beautiful daughter.You have touched so many people through your journey. I know that GOD will give you the strength to become the wife and mother that you so much want to become again.
I LOVE YOU GOD LOVES YOU
Hello Julie
I will continue to pray for you and Wayne and the girls. I know it’s a hard fight but Keep fighting it.
I am so excited to hear that you are coming home soon. I am sorry I have not been able to get to pathways to see you. I miss seeing you and laughing with you. Continue to work hard and remember God will not give you more than you can handle, keep pushing through it. The girls will be so excited to have you home, please call me when you get settled in so I can come to your house for a visit. Not sure if you still have your cell phone but I have left several messages on it hoping you would just pick up one day.
Love you
Cheryl
JULIE
YOU ONLY HAVE 2 MORE DAYS AT PATHWAY.You have worked so hard. GOD has given the strength to face each new day. YOU still have a lot of work to do when you get home but I know that you can do it.Your family is so ready for you to come home. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH,YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY LIFE THROHGH OUR JOURNEY.I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR ALL THE PRAYERS. May GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU.
LOVE MOM
It is GREAT to hear that you are coming home Julie. I know that everyone has been wait for this moment. We love you guys and we have you and your family in our prayers EVERY night. You are a miracle and GOD has used you in so many ways already and I am sure that he has a lot in store for you in the years to come.
May God continue to bless you and your family,
Christi
Hi sweet friend!
I am so excited you are going home
Let me know if you need anything.
Sending prayers and hugs your way!!
love you…
xo
Jill
Hey JuJu im soooo glad you r home! i had the best thanksgiving this year because i got to see u walk! im so happy for you and ur family:) i love u very much. lesa
Hi JuJu I just wanted to say that I <3 u..im so proud of you! I pray for you everyday.
Does anyone have an update on Julie since she’s been home? Have not seen any update on her progress lately. Was going to try and call her house, not sure if I have the correct number.
Hello Julie
I miss you, hope you are doing well. I know you are glad to be home. Call me if you feel like it soon, I would love to come see you. I am praying for your recovery and for Wayne and the girls too! I have had some surgery so i have been down a little lately.
Hope to talk to you soon.
Love You
Cheryl
Hello Julie
I miss you, hope you are doing well. I know you are glad to be home. Call me if you feel like it soon, I would love to come see you. I am praying for your recovery and for Wayne and the girls too! I have had some surgery so i have been down a little lately.
Hope to talk to you soon.
Love You
Cheryl
Hello Julie
I miss you, hope you are doing well. I know you are glad to be home. Call me if you feel like it soon, I would love to come see you. I am praying for your recovery and for Wayne and the girls too! I have had some surgery so i have been down a little lately.
Hope to talk to you soon.
Love You
Cheryl
I miss u julie hope u r doing better I can’t wait to see u agin. can’t wait to see the baby. I am praying for u
LOVE U =)
i love you very much mommy i hope you get better soon i am glad you are at home right now i am glad that you went thorw a lot of stuf that makes me happy very much you well always be in prayers mommy from your dauter DESTINY ROBERTS!!!!!!!!! i love you vert much and i always well
i love you very much mommy i hope you get better soon i am glag you are home i love you very much and i always well yuo are always going to be in my pryers mommy to you dauterDESTINY ROBERTS
Hey Julie, just wanted you to know that I have been thinking about you and have not stopped praying for you.
Hi Julie, How are you feeling? Are you at home now? I just came accross this site and I think your friend who set this up for you is a very special friend. You are blessed to have that. I have been in tears as soon as I began reading what you have been going through. Are you fully healed? If not then you will be in Jesus Name! I want to pray for you but don’t know what exactly you or your family is in need of. Please let me know. Thanks
Carrie
Hey JuJu I <3 you! U are the BEST sis ever!!!!
Hey sis
I’m thinking about you tonit<3 I pray for you everyday! I'm so proud of you!! I love you!! You have a awesome family. See you soon:)