Another blessing!

Friday morning, I had a test called a cholangiogram. They probed around my incision and after it was over I had more severe pain than I've had yet. I had a fever of 100.8. The kidney doctor thought I might have an infection. It was the was the worst day I've had yet, extremely sick. They did a urinalysis. When I got home, I took pain pills and laid down. When I woke up from
napping, 6 hours later, my pain was gone and my temperature was 98.2. Another blessing, God wants me here, he's not done with me! How exciting.
It's Saturday now and I'm feeling good, just a little more pain than usual.

I would like to hear some news from home. Anything! I miss everyone and feel like I'm far,far away. Any news would be appreciated!!

I can't go out in public yet, and I do not know much about the next weeks and what is happening when.

Talk to you soon. Joy

Joy Update

Information provided from Sharon Eisenhart

I just talked to Joy and she ask me to update everyone. This past week Joy was again very busy at the hospital. Her liver is improving and the swelling in her legs has really gone down. She is walking without the use of a walker. Joy had a test today on her liver that was very painful. Also Joy has a fever today. They tested her and gave her a prescription in case she does have an infection. She is waiting to hear the results. I ask how Mom and Dad are doing and she said they are worried today because of her fever. Please continue to lift Joy in you prayers.

Sharon Eisenhart

Joy Update

I just heard from Joy. She is at the apartment but both she and Gloria feel they left her leave the hospital a couple days too early. She has been kept busy since she got to the apartment with appointments at the hospital.
Yesterday she was at the hospital most of the day. Her liver is continuing to improve. Her pain medicine and the steroids are helping her to be able to get around as much as she is. Gloria is feeling better. Michael is coming home next week.

Sharon Eisenhart

Message To Joy

Wow God's power is awesome! Joy and Mike thanks for having the courage to perservere through all these trials. Your story is inspiring to all of us. Joy, its going to be amazing having you with us for many more healthy years to come.
Love you,
Bob

May 20, 2008 Praise God for His blessings (Hoss' fund raiser)

God has worked once again, through many people, to bless Joy and her family! The amount raised for Joy is the largest ever at the White Street Hoss' resturant. The total amount of money raised for the Joy Detter Family Benefit Fund is $727.20.
Thanks again to all who participated in the Hoss' Community Night! A special thank you to all who circulated the Hoss' cards. This could not have been successful without your help!
God bless and to God be the Glory!
Lori Kopp

Joy Update

Information from Mike

Wanted to let everyone know that Joy is doing well and that she will be having a Liver Biopsy today to make sure that all is well with the organ.

Oh!! I almost forgot it is very possible that Joy we coming back to the apartment on Wednesday.


Joy was in alot of pain yesterday but of course she deals with it well. Gloria is still under the weather and not feeling so well , so she has not been able to go she Joy the for a couple of days, she's hoping she will get better before Joy comes home. Also Fritz has been collecting alot of fluid and is not feeling so good either. I am doing good, I no longer have stomach issues and I have started my chantix and that has helped me greatly with my smoking.. Please pray for a speedy recovery for both GLoria and Fritz.

Thank You
Miss you ALL and Love You ALL Much
Mike

May 19, 2008 Hoss' Community Night is a huge success!

Thank you to everyone who ate at Hoss' today! The management and staff said this was the biggest Community Night they have ever seen! The majority of the people who went to Hoss' today had a Community Night card. Three of the waitresses commented that "Everyone so nice! That really helps when we're busy." What an awesome witness! I will be talking with the manager tomorrow to find out the total amount that will be donated to the Joy Detter Family Benefit Fund. So stayed tuned, the amount will be posted on the blog tomorrow! Thanks again everyone!
Lori Kopp

Messesge to Joy

hi joy how are you? it's taylor i hope you are feeling better since you got your kidney and liver.
love you

taylor

Message To Joy

HI JOY,

I'M SO SORRY THAT I MISSED YOUR CALL. IT WAS SO WONDERFUL TO HEAR
YOUR VOICE AND WAS SO EXCITED.YOU REALLY COMPLETED MY DAY.
I PRAY EVERY DAY FOR YOUR RECOVERY.
HOW WELL I KNOW THAT ITS TOUGH, BUT
HANG IN THERE EVERY DAY WILL GET
BETTER.

I MISS YOU,
EVIE

Sat May 17, 2008

Joy said she is feeling ok. She is experiencing some swelling at this time as well as pain on her right side when walking. Her transplanted kidney is functioning at 100%! PRAISE GOD! Joy asks that we pray that her liver will begin to function properly. Although her body has accepted the new liver, it needs to begin functioning properly. Please, pray that Joy's liver will soon be working at 110%.
Please pray for Joy's mom, Gloria, who is dealing with some cold symptoms and not feeling well.
Reported by Wanda Peterman

Lori Kopp

Message To Joy

God is great and our prayers have
been answered. So happy to hear
everything went well and the great
recovery that you are having. Can't wait to see you. Tell Mike
Mom & Dad I love them and can't wait to see all of you.

I miss you
Love you
Evie

God is Good

May 15, 2008
Joy,
I can't tell you the excitement going on up here about God's healing Power in your life! On the day of your surgery there were people praying all over the US for you, even in Alaska, asking for a miracle. And there you are, our miracle and an answer to prayer!
We will keep praying for your speedy recovery and safe return to PA. I can't wait for our first girl's dinner after you are home and ready to get out.
Please say hi to Mike, your mom and dad!
God is good ALL the time and all the time God is good!
Blessings.
Love ya
Lori Kopp

Joy Update

Information provided by Sharon Eisenhart from Gloria

I just got a call from Gloria and they ask me to update everyone. Joy will be leaving ICU today and going to the 3rd floor. Last time she got a transplant she was in ICU for several weeks. Joy is eating regular food today. Last time they couldn't get her to eat. The family can tell her new organs are working well. Joy is in more pain today because the medicine from surgery is wearing off. Yesterday they had her walk from the bed to the chair. Today they had her up walking. The operating staff said the doctor was amazing during the surgery. When the family thanked him he pointed upwards. Normally the surgery would last 4-5 hours, hers was 14. When the doctor sees her he says she is a miracle. They told him there are multitudes of prayers going up for Joy. Gloria said she wouldn't be surprised if Joy is allowed to move to the apartment on Tuesday. Last time she was in the hospital for 3 months. Joy is proof that God answers prayers!! I also wanted to let everyone know who is going to Hoss's on Monday that there will be a large card there for Joy that everyone should sign.

Sharon Eisenhart

Message To Joy

Joy,

I was so happy to talk to you today! You said you were great and you really sounded great. Then when you said you were walking around the room, wow! We will continue to pray that God will give you the strength you need to complete the healing that he has already begun.
We love you & miss you.

Love,
Wanda

Message To Joy

I just wanted to let you know that you sounded great on the phone. Joy informed my that she had physical therapy today. She is on pain medication and sitting in a reclining chair. We are extremely happy that your surgery was successful.

We love you and we will be coming down to see you in June.

xoxo
Terry and Steph Crone

Message from Joy

Information from Susan Holtzinger

I spoke with Joy this morning. They took her off the ventilator and they were taking other tubes and IV's from her.

Joy wanted to let everyone know that she gives all the Glory to God and wants to thank everyone for their prayers. She is feeling really good and Mike is overwhelmed with joy.

Joy Update

Matt just spoke with his mom around 2pm. This morning Joy was awake, smiling, talking, pleasant----typical Joy. Relatively no pain at this time. The new organs are working fine. They want to have her up walking tonight.



JOY, WE MISS YOU AND CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!



All our Love,

Matt, Sue, Chelsea and Colby

Messesge to Joy

yeah Joy,
I'm so glad you are accepting the new organs. You are a special person and we miss you. Steve's g-ma says she is thinking of you. Wish we could be there to see you, we will make sure to get up when you get home.

Love yas

Steve and Missie

After Surgery Update

Information from Mike Detter

Surgery was over at 11:30 pm on May 13, 2008. Joy is in intensive care and recovering very well. Mike, Gloria and Fritz saw Joy at 12:30 pm on May 13. Her eyes where open and she had a smile on her face like always.

Doctors told Mike, Gloria and Fritz that Joy could be swallow en from surgery. The doctors were wrong. Joy was not swallow en and her color was great. Joy is responding very well.

A recap of some of yesterday's events were. Mike's flight arrived 25 min earlier then expected. The airlines gave Mike a discount because of the situation. Mike did not have an opportunity to see Joy before the surgery but, Gloria and Fritz saw Joy off to surgery.

God's hand is in all of this. We give all the Glory and Praise to God and God will heal Joy's body.

Messege to Mike,Joy, Gloria, Fritz,

Mike,Joy, Gloria, Fritz,

Our prayers are being answered. May God be with all of you at this time. My thoughts & prayers are
with all of you. Wish I could be
there with you. God Bless Joy so
she can continue to heal now and come home.

Love You All
Evie

Messesge to Mike & Joy

Mike and Joy~

Wishing you both the very best during this very trying time. Please know that you're in our thoughts.

Leo, Jen, Payton and Maddison

Joy's Surgery Update

Information from Mike

Praise the Lord!!! Joy's body has accepted the new kidney!!!!

Mike and Joy's parents are to go over to the hospital at 10:00 pm.

Keep on praying that her body will contuine to accept the new organs.

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME.

Joy's Surgery Update

Information from Mike

Praise the Lord!!! Joy is accepting the new liver!!!!! The Doctors will be putting in the new kidney tonight. Keep praying that her body continues to accept the new organs.

We give God all the Glory and Praise

Joy's Surgery Update

Information from Mike Detter

Mike is asking for PRAYER big time. They removed Joy's old liver and had to go through a lot of scar tissue. By doing this she lost a lot of blood. Mike said the doctors are not too sure she is going to survive the operation.

God's hands is on the situation and we need to ask God's strength for Joy, Mike and the family.

Joy's Surgery Update

Information provided from Sharon Eisenhart

I just got a call from Mike. He got to Florida 1/2 hour early and talked to Joy about 10:00 by phone from the airport. They are late taking her to surgery.She went in at 10:15. The surgeons said it should take about 10 hours. They will call Joy's family every hour to give them an update. Michael said he will call me so I can keep everyone informed of what going on. Please continue to pray for Joy today and also the young man's loved ones, whose loss of life is giving Joy the gift of life.

Sharon Eisenhart

Joy Update

I talked to Joy this morning. She said shortly after I talked to her last night she got a call to go to the hospital. They did prep work and she said at 6:00am they told her it was a go and she would be going in at 8:30. From what she has heard she thinks her surgery will take 5-8 hours. Joy said when she got to the hospital last night, her cold was gone. She is so excited to get this done and come home. Please have Joy in your prayers through out the day.

Sharon Eisenhart

Mike's on the way to FL

Bob Williams is taking Mike to the airport sometime today.

According to Mike Joy's surgery is schedule at 8:30 am today

Looks Like Transplant a Go

Information from Wanda Peterman

Joy called me around 11:00 p.m. tonight and said they have a kidney & liver for her. It will be coming from a 22 year old boy. The nurse will call her at 3:00 a.m. to give her the details. Gloria will call me in the morning with the details also. She said she will try to get some sleep until then. Not likely that will happen! Please keep Joy & her family and all who are involved in the transplants in your prayers. God is in control of everything!

Wanda Peterman
Very good friend of Joy

Possible Organs Available

Information provided by Sharon Eisenhart

I got a call from Joy at 10:44 tonight. She got a call that they think they have organs for her and are going to get them!!!!!! She said they are going to call her around 3:00am to let her know for sure. I could tell that she has a cold tonight. She wants me to look up flights for Michael in the morning. Joy's computer isn't working tonight but she will let us know what is happening. Pray Pray Pray

Sharon Eisenhart

Hello everyone,

It is Saturday evening. It has been in the 90's all week, but there is a constant breeze so it doesn't feel so hot. I had an ordinary week; dialysis, blood work and physical therapy. I had transplant clinic on Thursday and the doctor said I am stable and that it should not be a long wait. They can't give me any idea of how long it will be.

This is the first week I have really been homesick. I really miss Michael, Kistin and Kayla. I also
miss all my friends, and I really appreciate all the cards, letters and calls I,ve been receiving. I can't wait to be back home again!

Our social life consists of shopping and some sightseeing. This part of Jacksonville is large and has more stores, malls, and restaurants of any where I have been for quite a while. We are slowly learning our way around. amost of the roads are at least 4 lanes. Seldom do you run across a 2 lane highway. The drivers are crazy: probably why organs are more available down here! We did find a huge flea market where we buy most of our fresh produce. I've eaten fruit and veges we don't get at home very often.

Tuesday, we drove to Mayport, where there is a huge Naval Base. It sit's along the water. The town, Mayport, is a fishing village. We had to take the car on a ferry to cross the river. Then we ate at a fish market that was right along the water, with the fishing boats docked beside it. The food was excellent and it cheered me up to get out of the apartment.

Last night I was running a low grade fever. This morning my fever was gone, Praise the Lord! If the fever reaches 100 I must go to the emergency room. I cannot have any thing wrong with me to get the transplant, so I'm trying to stay as healthy as I can. I cannot take any tylenol, aspirin, or any other over the counter meds. So far, I seem much better than the other patients I meet, even though my numbers are much higher. My meld score # was 32 two weeks ago. This week it was 33. Meld score is how they determine where you are on the transplant list. In December, my meld score was 18. The meld score runs from 0 to 40, 40 being the highest, you need a transplant immediately. I am told by the doctors I am at the top of the list. But, like I said, I seem much healthier than other people with scores lower than me. God takes constant care of me!

Tomorrow is Mother's Day and I want everyone to know I have an awesome, godly mother. She has always been there when I need her, like she is with me now. She has been there from the time I was 15 and found out I was ill. She has been there through all of it, never complaining and constantly praying. Happy Mother's Day Mom!

And, I want to wish all of you who are mother's, Happy Mother's Day.

I am going to leave with that. Thank you for everything!!!! It all means so much to me.

I feel your Love.

He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Phillipians 1:6

Still smiling!! Joy

Precious Gift You Can Give

As we all wait for Joy's "new birthday" (the day she receives her new organs); I have a question for everyone. Do you have your organ/tissue donor card filled out? When a sudden death occurs and everyuone is in shock - it is a hard time to think about donating organs - so please think about it now. One donor can help as many as 50 people. Such a precious gift to each of these people. What good are the organs going to do for the person who has lost his/her life? And yes you can still have an open casket for the deceased person and no one will know - unless you tell them - that the organs were donated.

Today there are over 99,000 people on organ/tissue waiting list. Please fill our your organ/tissue donor card and talk about it with your family and friends. For more information you can visit the web site www.organdonor.gov.I'm sure your signed donor card would put a smile on Joy's face.My brother-in-law received a liver years ago - we are so glad that he is with us today - because of a donated liver.

Dagmar Bowen

Sandwich Fundraiser Results

Hi all,

We have our total for our Pretzel sandwich sale for Joy - $1387.15! We would like to thank everyone who helped us with this project - if you took orders, helped to make sandwiches, delivered or just ate sandwiches - we thank you for you your support of this project to help Joy.

Wellsville United Methodist Parish Bible Study

Meesage to Joy

Hi Joy,
Miss you very much, tell mom & dadi said hi.Hang in there.

Love You

Evie

Prasie Night at Praise Community on April 27

Information provided by Steve Snyder

Praise night went perfectly. Over 100 people came out and we raised nearly $3,000. It was a powerful and touching night for everyone there. You could definatly feel the pressence of God!
The music was upbeat and powerful! Bill Graham's blue grass group, Destiny, was amazing. The crowd really got into the set of four songs they played.
And the most touching part of the night was the standing Ovation Mike Detter received when I annonced him and he came up to give an update on Joy.
It was one of the most powerful nights of my life and it really showed what we can accomplish as a family in God's name when we all come together!

Steve

Messesge to Joy

Joy,I am so glad to hear you are feeling better. Everyone asks about you from work and also outside of work. Steve and I are praying for you to get that transplant soon. He knows how that dialysis feels. Hard to believe he has been on dialysis for over a year now. You know how it is , its always about u two huh? lol We miss you and hope you come home soon.I wish I could come see you, but you know how my life is,can't get away for a minute.love

Steve, Missie, and Tay

Messesge to Joy

Joy you are a treasure to us. We're proud of you and pray for you daily. We miss you very much. We're believeing God for huge things for you.
Love
Bob C.

Hello Everyone,

I've had a good day. I have dialysis on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 4 1/2 hours. I am supposed to take it very easy the remainder of the day. It is very hard on your organs and I am usually very tired the rest of the day. I have had no side effects that people sometimes get.

I have blood work every Wednesday after dialysis. Then, I have clinic every other Thursday morning. I also have physical therapy every Tuesday and Thursday late afternoon. I am not allowed to exercise on the day of dialysis.

As far as my status on the transplant, when I left the hospital, they told me if I was just getting a liver, it would be about 2 weeks. I also need a kidney. The liver and kidney will come from the same donor. It will take longer for the liver-kidney because they have an age limit on the donor
for the kidney. They have less problems with a younger kidney than an older one. As a result,
the wait will be longer. They told me, probably weeks not months, since my numbers are so high.

I actually started feeling better on Wednesday this week. I feel good, even though I'm tired. I have no pain to complain about, just muscles aching. They decreased my medications which also could be a reason I'm feeling much better. Actually I feel like a different person compared to what I felt like at home.

On Wednesday I woke up feeling good, and my parents ask if I want to go to St. Augustine. I said YES. It was a 30 minute drive along the ocean to get there. We got on a open air tour bus ( I couldn't walk that far) and we had a very thorough 90 minute tour. It was wonderful to get out for the day.

The most difficult thing for me has been eating. They told me I was to malnourished for my surgery, so I'm expected to eat 2200 calories a day and a good amount of protein at every meal.
I have restrictions on sodium, potassium and phosphorus. My diet could taste much better, but after the surgery I'll be able to eat what I want! I wasn't a big meat eater, and I probably only ate aout 1200 calories a day. This has been my biggest adjustment. Could be much worse.

So in the end, I am thankful to God for:
No side effects from the dialysis.
NO PAIN
Feeling better than I have for at least 2-3 months
Giving me a beautiful day at St. Augustine
Enabling me to eat my calories for the day
The work and sacrificing of time of my friends and family
The blanket of love and prayers coming from everywhere!

I have been reading the blog and their is no way to say how much I appreciate what everyone is doing for me!! Again, I feel so blessed and loved.

I MISS ALL OF YOU.

As long as I'm feeling good , I will update you.

Love in Christ,
JOY (still smiling!)

May 2, 2008 Joy Update

Information provided by Susan Holtzinger from Fritz Crone (Joy's father)

Joy is feeling a lot better. She is in dialysis three days a week for about five hours at a time. Joy is feeling well enough to do a little of site seeing. She is also doing more walking. Fritz informed me that the dialysis is really helping a lot.

Just a note to everyone, I am trying to get Joy set up to send her own personal message out on the blog. Keep on checking back.

Thank you and keeping on praying

Sandwich Fundraiser Thank You

I am sending this to as many of you as possible in hopes that you will spread the word! A very big thank you to those who helped make and sell and bought sandwiches for the Joy Detter Benefit! First a very big thank you to Janet Graver who took most of the calls and organized the morning. She ordered and took care of the meat and cheese. Second a super big thank you to Dagmar Bowen who took care of the pretzels and also helped organize the making of sandwiches. These girls are true Christian friends and help keep those of us with weak minds on track! (: We made over 750+ sandwiches and I believe Janet said we will make over $1200 for Joy and her family. Dagmar Bowen is the treasurer of our Bible study and will provide a final total as soon as all the money is in. Thank you! Thank you again! Keep praying for Joy and her family!

Sue