I write today with a heavy heart. My sister-in-law, Jenny Bizaillion (yes, like a million bizillion), was hospitalized on February 4th from what was thought to be the flu. That night we found out that the diagnosis was severe sepsis, an infection in the blood. When you have an infection in your blood it can quickly get ugly. You can read the whole story on her carepage website. https://www.carepages.com/carepages/JennyBizaillionUpdates
Jenny is Josh's older sister and a mighty woman of God. We have cried out to God for weeks now and he has performed miracles right before our eyes. This experience has been an awful roller coaster, but we have no choice but to hold on. I have witnessed my husband utterly broken at her bedside, on his knees with tears streaming. I have heard the sobs of a faithful mother praying, begging for her child's life. I have seen the unfailing love of a husband that can't imagine life without her. The list goes on...
We are exhausted in every way. We long to have Jenny back. We will be returning soon to see her. Her situation has worsened recently. The sepsis has moved to her brain. This information makes my stomach turn and my heart break. The anthem for this whole situation has been the song Mighty to Save. We have sung it over her time and time again. I find myself singing it in my car, home, shower when I just can't find anymore words to pray. Please pray on my behalf. We do serve a God who is mighty to save. For his GLORY he can save her!
Last night I went through my old texts and thought I'd share some of her words with you:
written after Christmas celebration -
"I love you precious sil!! (sister in law) It always pains me to leave your boys...tears have been shed!! (of course you and josh too but I got a special thing for T (truitt) and N (noah) : ) You are an awesome Momma!!"
written a few days before she got sick -
"I just ate a huge snickers in like 30 seconds and I did it all in honor of you!! I knew I needed to do that for you today : ) aren't you grateful??"
If you're reading, please go to the carepage and pray specifically for the requests mentioned.
My prayer today:
Lord save her. Oh GOD I pray you'll do it soon!!! I trust you God! You are holy and righteous whether you grant my request or not. I will CHOOSE to praise you in this storm. I will sow in tears (psalm 126: 5) God, you have told us to cry out to you so I will BEAT DOWN YOUR DOOR begging you to save her. Why? For your glory to be revealed. Please don't make me mourn for your glory. God, have mercy.
- Kayci
26 comments:
We are praying for Jenny and your family.
Kacey,
Mike and I continue to pray! I can't imagine the roller coaster that you feel and the exhaustion. I also pray for you and Josh as you continue to tend to your precious boys. We are on our knees crying out for you and the family.
Mike and Sara Darling
we have been praying every single day. we will continue to ask God for a big miracle and for his glory to be shown! you are on our hearts and minds every day, and we have been praying for your family as well. i hope that our prayers can sustain you during the days when you don't know what to pray, cry out, do, or say. we love you guys.
We cannot imagine what you are feeling or experiencing right now. We pray for all of you constantly. We love you dearly. Thanks for sharing on your blog. It is obvious that you love Jenny very much.
We will not stop praying for sweet Jenny. We love your family so much and will continue to stand in the gap for you all.
Kayci,
Matt and I have been following Jenny's story from the beginning. We have been on our knees praying and aching for a miracle in her life. I am reminded of the verse where the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf when all we can do is groan. I hope you find comfort in that.
I will be praying for you, Jenny, and all of her loved ones. It amazing what the Body of Christ does. It unites you in such a beautiful way.
Thank you for your update.
Love, Allison
Kayci, my heart goes out to you and your family. I'm praying you all.
Oh Kayci I just read the news that Jenny just went to be with Jesus. My heart is broken for all of you...especially her husband and precious daughter. Our prayers won't stop.
Kayci,
We have been praying for Jenny and are mourning with you and Josh and the rest of your family today.
Jennifer Porter
Josh and Kayci,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine what you are going through at the moment. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. You have been in our minds throughout the ACU campus since we found out. We know that Jenny is in a better place even though it makes us sad. May God be with you and your family.
Love you all,
Stephanie Watson
kayci-
we are mourning your loss today and praying for a sense of peace for your entire family.
love you-aimee (and bryan) massey
Kayci and Josh,
My heart is broken for all of you. I have prayed so hard and will continue to pray for you all. Jenny has shown the world how special she is and what a mighty God we serve through her life and story. I just wanted to share with you both how special you were to her. It seems just yesterday that Malaya was in my first grade class. Jenny and I would often have conversations about kids and family as she was in there almost daily. She would always be so excited about weekends spent with you and Josh and the rest of the fam. I loved how her face just lit up when she talked about each of you. What a special family. I remember her just beaming about Truitt and being so excited about him. I know she felt that way about all of the babies. I am so thankful to have been able to witness the love she shared for each of you. I pray that you will always feel that love and praise God that we will all see her face light up again one day.
Kayci,
I am praying for you as your grieve and comfort Josh. I am just so sorry. Prayers will not let up. We love you.
Trusting in Him,
Tricia Lillard
Kayci,
I am so sorry. In tears and with great anguish I have prayed for you, Josh, Jenny and your family for the last few weeks. I can't imagine all that you guys have gone through.
Words cannot express the love and compassion I feel for you for you Josh now.
Dana
Kayci,
You don't know me, but I have known Jenny for years. Please know we are holding you all up in prayer. As my husband called and told me she had passed, I turned on the radio and "Praise You in This Storm" started praying...and of course it was raining. I cried the whole commute home. But I think, like Josh said last week, God was crying with me.
Karise Cheatham
Kayci-
You probably don't remember me, but I am friends with Jaymie and remember you from ACU. Of course, I'm also friends with Jenny. I wanted to find your blog this afternoon so I could tell YOU how sorry I am and how heartbroken. I know what it is like to have SILs who are really SISTERS in every sense of the word, and knowing Jenny, I'm sure that is how you both were. I'm praying for you and your family, as you comfort your husband and grieve for your family. May the God of all Comfort be ever present..... Heaven rocks and Jenny is LOVING it.
Kayci -
My prayers are with you & Josh and the rest of the family. Praying a special prayer for Malaya.
Love - Stephanie Carnes
That was from Jodi Gray, btw. :)
Kayci,
Jenny's story has been on my heart and mind since I 1st heard about it on facebook. I am so very sorry for the loss you, Josh and your family are enduring. Our prayers are with you now and in the months to come. Prayers for peace, for strength and for rest. Prayers for Malaya as she learns to navigate life without her mom. Prayers for David as he mourns his wife and comforts their daughter. Prayers for all of you as you learn a new normal. Please know that those prayers won't stop.
May God's peace engulf you.
Kayci,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet Jenny today. I just recently found out about her situation through my good friend, Jenise Lawhorn. (She is friends with Amy, your sister-in-law.) Even though I didn't know her, my heart just breaks for your family. Just wanted you to know that we are lifting you all up in prayer...
Love,
Kyla
Kacyi-
What a beautiful written piece about Jenny!! I read this with tears streaming down at a rapid pace. My heart aching for you and your family. I am reading this after Jenny as gone to heaven. I don't even know you, I taught school with Beverly and have loved her since the day I met her. I love to read blogs and have been on yours from hers since Jenny got sick. I am so so sorry about Jenny and so wish I could take the hurt away. I love how you shared comments from her it made it so real. She has touched so many lives over the past few weeks. I will continue to pray for you and your family as you try to find peace and comfort. You have a very precious family. Blessings, Christie Honeycutt
Kacyi-
What a beautiful written piece about Jenny!! I read this with tears streaming down at a rapid pace. My heart aching for you and your family. I am reading this after Jenny as gone to heaven. I don't even know you, I taught school with Beverly and have loved her since the day I met her. I love to read blogs and have been on yours from hers since Jenny got sick. I am so so sorry about Jenny and so wish I could take the hurt away. I love how you shared comments from her it made it so real. She has touched so many lives over the past few weeks. I will continue to pray for you and your family as you try to find peace and comfort. You have a very precious family. Blessings, Christie Honeycutt
Kacyi-
What a beautiful written piece about Jenny!! I read this with tears streaming down at a rapid pace. My heart aching for you and your family. I am reading this after Jenny as gone to heaven. I don't even know you, I taught school with Beverly and have loved her since the day I met her. I love to read blogs and have been on yours from hers since Jenny got sick. I am so so sorry about Jenny and so wish I could take the hurt away. I love how you shared comments from her it made it so real. She has touched so many lives over the past few weeks. I will continue to pray for you and your family as you try to find peace and comfort. You have a very precious family. Blessings, Christie Honeycutt
Kayci,
You and Josh are in our hearts and prayers every moment. The Matthew West song, "Save a Place for Me" is such a comfort. We love you guys, Jeannie and Tom
"Don't be mad
If I cry
It just hurts so bad, sometimes
'Cause everyday it's sinking in
And I have to say goodbye all over again
You know I bet it feels good to have the weight of this world off your shoulders now
I'm dreaming of the day when I'm finally there with you
(Chorus)
Save a place for me
Save a place for me
I'll be there soon
I'll be there soon
Save a place for me
Save some grace for me
I'll be there soon
I'll be there soon
I have asked the questions why
But I guess the answers for another time
So instead I pray, with every tear
And be thankful for the time I had you here
Save a place for me
Save a place for me
I'll be there soon
I'll be there soon
Save a place for me
Save some grace for me
I'll be there soon
I'll be there soon
I wanna live my life Just like you did
Make the most of my time Just like you did
And I want to make my home up in the sky Just like you did
Oh, but until I get there...
Until I get there...
Save a place for me
Save a place for me
I'll be there soon
I'll be there soon
Save a place for me
Save some grace for me
I'll be there soon
I'll be there soon"
You, Josh, and the entire family are in my prayers as you walk thru this time. You are loved!
Lauren Cunningham
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