Sis. Dana Trachsel Update – October 8, 2008
Sis. Dana Trachsel Collapses
Sunday the 28th of September at approximately 2:00 p.m. during our afternoon worship service, our Youth Pastor Steve Trachsel’s wife, Sis. Dana collapsed and lost all vital signs. After many attempts by our dedicated nursing staff and the use of CPR, Clawson Police with their defribillator, and the Lord’s intervention, they were able to revive her. As she was transported to the hospital she began to breath on her own.
Once they arrived at Beaumount Hospital in Royal Oak, she was immediately put on a ventilator and 100% oxygen; as her attempts at getting enough oxygen were not adequate. Tests revealed that she had dangerously low levels of potassium that could have contributed to her collapse and subsequent cardiac arrest. Doctors continue to run a battery of tests to narrow down the cause. In addition, they installed a port to allow an intravenous feed of saline solution to bring her core body temperature down. In addition, they are using an advanced form of cooling therapy called the Arctic Sun. Studies indicate this will prevent the brain and heart damage that could result with the cardiac arrest.
At approximately 6:00 p.m. Sis. Dana was no longer convulsing and was heavily sedated. They also admitted her to CCU (cardiac care unit) where she will be receiving around-the-clock care, and be closely monitored.
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
Jeremiah 32:27
Visitation Guidelines
Effective immediately, ONLY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS (Sis. Dana’s parents and Bro. Steve’s parents) WILL BE ALLOWED IN SIS. DANA’S ROOM. Recent developments in Sis. Dana’s care have resulted in stricter enforcement of the visitation policy. We’ve been requested by the family, as well as the hospital staff, to keep our visits to a maximum of 10 minutes. This is as a courtesy to the Trachsel and Campbell family, as well as the other families that occupy the waiting room whose relatives are also in the cardiac care unit and may not be doing so well. The Trachsels and Campbells appreciate all the visits and the support, and all are welcome to come to the waiting area, but please keep it to no more than 10 minutes. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
How You Can Help
In addition to prayer without ceasing, the following are some areas you can also be of help to Pastor Steve, Sis. Dana and their family…
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Home Meals – Anyone interested in supplying Pastor Steve and Sis. Dana with dinners when she comehome, please sign up inthe foyer at the information desk. For questions contact Sis. Issy Ledbetter or Sis. MarcelBlaszyk.
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Hospital Meals – Are no longer necessary. Snacks and drinks are welcomed, but Sis. Dana may be re-located soon and the excess meals won’t be necessary. See above bullet point about Home Meals which will be needed shortly.
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Childrens’ Needs – If you’re able to donate the following items, please bring them to the church for those who are assisting with the care of the children.
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Enfamil (Gentle Ease Powder Formula)
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Diapers – Huggies Supreme Only Size 3 and Size 5 (other brands give them rashes)
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Nursery Water for the baby bottles
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Lincoln drinks Vitamin D Organic Milk
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Thanks from the Family
The family wishes to thank each and everyone for their continued prayer, love, and support. We will try to provide details as they are available. The need for prayer is still paramount. Please continue to hold up Sis. Dana AND Bro. Steve Trachsel in your prayers during this very diffcult and traumatic time.
In Christ’s Service,
Pastor Rodger Mangold
Updates
(NOTE: New format – the updates are organized now from latest to oldest)
Additional Note About Updates
Please routinely visit this website for updates. I will put the date and time so you will be able to read up on the latest details of Sis. Dana’s recovery. With as many people that are praying, phone calls are not feasible, but this website will be as up-to-date as possible. Thanks for your understanding.
Yes, you read it right…DANA’S GOING HOME TODAY! PRAISE THE LORD! His wonders never cease. She is doing so well, and we are so proud of her. Just 10 days after a total collapse and loss of all vitals, she’s heading home. Please keep her in our prayers. She has a long road to recovery ahead of her.
10.07.08 10:00 a.m. Dramatic Progress
I am so pleased to announce that Sis. Dana’s progress has been quite dramatic. Her procedure was a great success yesterday. She’s still resting comfortably, and is in good spirits today. I just spoke with Pastor Steve who was very upbeat about the progress Sis. Dana is making.
That being said, the updates may not be coming as frequently as they have been because as her condition stablizes, there will likely be less to report on. However, as she makes the transition to home soon, we will be utilizing this website to keep you informed as to not only her progress; we may even be able to have entries from her!
We will also have to coordinate a visiting schedule that will not be over-taxing to Sis. Dana. Rest is going to be the key to her overall recovery, in addition to our prayers, love and support. More on this in a later posting.
10.06.08 5:00 p.m. Procedure was a Success
Again, Sis. Dana has come through with flying colors. She is recovering nicely in her room in CCU. She is in slight pain, but nothing serious. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and concern. This may be the last update tonight. Please don’t stop praying for Sis. Dana and Bro. Steve. It’s working! Blessings!
10.06.08 8:30 a.m. Medical Procedure
As of this morning, Sis. Dana was in good spirits, and her vitals were all normal. Pending her vitals remain stable, she is due to have a medical procedure this morning at approximately 11 a.m. We’ve been asked to have everyone continue to pray earnestly for Sis. Dana’s continued recovery from the episode and from this procedure.
10.04.08 10:00 p.m. Minor Set-back
Sis. Dana had a rough morning. She had a bout with her heart rate dropping dangerously low while being given a shower. She went from being on a portable monitor to a permanent monitor. This caused a stricter enforcement of the visitation policy (see below). Nothing more prayer and rest won’t take care of.
10.04.08 11 a.m. Getting Better and Better
As of last night, Sis. Dana was walking and getting around with a little help. Only good reports have been coming out and we are so pleased at how far Sis. Dana has come in such a short time. Please continue to pray as stated in yesterday’s update. Blessings to each of you.
10.03.08 – 11:00 a.m. She’s Vertical
More great news coming out of Beaumont for our Sleeping Beauty – with help, she’s able to go to and from the bathroom. This is a MAJOR milestone! She’s still quite weak, but the fact that she’s able to walk, even with help, is a miracle!
10.03.08 – 8:30 a.m. Morning Check-in
Just spoke with Bro. Jacob Blaszyk (RN) and he stated Sis. Dana is doing well this morning. Her EKG results came back stellar. Her heart rate was still slightly elevated this morning so keep praying for that to come down. Pastor Steve is doing well too. He did go home this morning at about 6 a.m. to rest.
10.03.08 6:00 a.m. – Fish Sandwich and a Milk Shake?
As of last night Sis. Dana was still slowly improving, and we are so very grateful to the Lord for all He has done and has yet to do. Her appetite is returning. Yesterday she asked if she could have a fish sandwich and milk shake! Unfortunately, she is still only on soft foods and that will have to come later. NO contraband allowed. :)
Medically Speaking – All of the I.V.’s and the port that were previously put in for the saline have been removed, and the only medication Sis. Dana is on at the moment is Tylenol, and an anti-biotic to treat the pneumonia. In addition, the doctors have ordered an additional CT scan to further assess if there is any heart or brain damage as a result of her collapse. This cannot be done until her heart rate drops to a safer level.
Targeted Prayer Needed
As you continue to pray here are some specific things we need to pray for with regard to Sis. Dana’s recovery.
- Heart Rate – Sis. Dana’s heart rate is still elevated. It could be related to her condition or just be a result of her being excited to see family as they come to visit. The doctors do not want to medicate for this condition as her blood pressure is perfect and could adversely be affected by the medication. Pray that is will come back down to a safe level without the use of medication or any further procedures.
- Mobility and Motor Skills – She has yet to actually be able to get up and around. Please pray that her motor skills fully return and that the progress continues as the sedative wears off.
- Peace of Mind – There is still a great deal of uncertainty with the diagnosis and the prognosis. Pray that God grant not only Sis. Dana, but her entire family comfort, and a peaceful state of mind. As to be expected, Sis. Dana is given to emotional moments as she comes to terms with what has happened, and what may lie ahead in terms of recovery.
10.02.08 7:30 a.m. – The Barbie Doll of Beaumont
Just moments ago I spoke with Pastor Steve and he had more encouraging news about Sis. Dana’s condition.
- She apologized for what happened – Pastor Steve reassured her there was no apology necessary.
- She asked about the kids – How they were? Who were they with?
- She asked how this happened.
- When told she was going to get an EKG, she asked if it would hurt.
- She’s smiling alot, but with emotions is understandably prone to some tears.
- She’s has some minor pain in her neck, but other than that she is comfortable.
- Her nickname with the staff is, “Barbie Doll.” (I personally like “Sleeping Beauty” – RDM)
10.02.08 5:00 a.m. Ice Cream Anyone?
For the first time since Sunday’s horrific collapse, Sis. Dana has eaten something; ice cream! This may sound like a small miracle, but each step she takes toward recovery re-solidifies our faith in God and the power of prayer.
Speaking of prayer…Last night the Carson’s preached a dynamic message at church and we had awesome prayer for the family. This of course was in addition to the 24-hour prayer chain, and the prayer meetings we’ve had at Grace and other churches throughout the globe since the incident. The family has asked us again and again to NOT stop praying for Sis. Dana. Let’s do all we can to honor this request. It adds faith and power behind your prayer as you see each milestone met by Sis. Dana with such bravery and fortitude.
10.01.08 10:00 p.m. Sleeping Beauty Speaks!
More progress in Sis. Dana’s recovery! She was asked what her name was; she verbally responded correctly. When asked her childrens’ names she verbally responded as well. This is a tremendous step towards her recovery, but the urgency is still there for her COMPLETE recovery. Don’t stop praying please!
10.01.08 as of 5:30 p.m.
Sis. Dana’s condition has not changed. The doctors are waiting to see if she can converse. At this time she is not able to speak, but can understand what’s being said to her. She is still very slowly coming out from under sedation. It’s important to note…she is NOT out of the woods yet per the doctors and it’s VERY IMPORTANT that we continue to pray. The prayers are showing obvious results, but we absolutely must contiinue to pray and fast for her COMPLETE recovery and nothing short of that.
10.01.08 as of 9:30 a.m.
I just spoke with Pastor Steve, and finally, the tube has been removed! She is completely off the ventilator! Praise the Lord! Sis. Dana is still very groggy. Her heart rate is strong and she is breathing completely on her own. Later today they will be taking her in for an EKG for a re-assessment of her heart. She continues to rest comfortably. They no longer are suctioning the fluid from her lungs, they are allowing her to cough up whatever fluid may accumulate.
REVISED 9.30.08 11:00 p.m.
Sis. Shannon and I (Pastor Mangold) just went in a short time ago (8:30 p.m.) and prayed for Sis. Dana with her parents. Unfortunately, the doctors were not able to remove the tube as originally thought because the sedative has still not worn off. She is resting comfortably, but there is a likelihood that she may be developing some sort of infection. Her heart rate is up as well as her temperature due to this infection. *A recent chest x-ray revealed there is some fluid build-up in her lungs which is indicative of pneumonia. We’re told by the staff that this is common with Sis. Dana’s condition. So prayer and faith are still very important at this time. * RED letters indicate revision
9.30.08 – 12:30 p.m. – Spoke with Pastor Steve
Just moments ago I spoke with Pastor Steve – He said Sis. Dana is still gradually coming out of sedation. She responds very well when asked to squeeze your hand or wiggle her toes. She’s still quite sedated, but they allowed her to breathe on her own for 45 minutes and she was able to do it without any problem, and her blood tests came back showing signs that she is getting the exchange of oxygen needed when she was breathing on her own. They still have not removed the tube as a precaution. They’re trying to be absolutely certain that she is not so heavily sedated that she falls into an irregular breathing pattern that would not allow her the proper amount of oxygen.
Pastor Steve has been up at the hospital all night and is quite tired – so in addition to praying for Sis. Dana, please continue to pray for Pastor Steve’s strength and well-being, as I know many of you already are. Pastor Steve is surrounded by friends and family and is so very, very grateful for everyone’s show of love. He just can’t say enough good things about what everyone is doing. Keep up the good work prayer warriors!
9.30.08 – 9:30 a.m. The Tube is Coming Out!
The news keeps getting better and better. Sis. Dana is responding well and they are getting ready to remove the tube shortly from her throat, and get her off the ventilator in a couple hours. Things are happening so fast, we’re having a hard time getting the information, but keep checking back for updates!
9.30.08 – 5:00 a.m. Sleeping Beauty Awakens!
Praise the Lord! As of 3:15 a.m. Sis. Dana was awake and taking commands. Pastor Steve sent this message, “To all: I just held Dana’s hand. She responded by squeezing back. To God be the glory. Words cannot express my gratitude to all of you for your prayers and support.”
Your prayers are working and your kind thoughts and words of encouragement are a blessing to the family and the church at this time. We will continue to keep you posted as details arise.
9.29.08 – 9:00 p.m.
The timing to begin warming Sis. Dana up to her normal temperature has been put off until 10:00 p.m. from that point it will take 4-6 hours for her to safely reach 98 degrees. Once she is warmed properly, and her temperature is stabilized they will begin to wean her off the sedative. If all goes well, she should naturally begin to breathe on her own. This will be taking place over the course of the night into the morning hours of tomorrow. This is a crucial time and much prayer will be needed to ensure a positive outcome.
Thanks to each of you that have left comments. The family is so grateful for all the love and support you have shown. Special thanks to those who have helped with the children, with errands, and phone calls, and of course with prayer.
9.29.08 – 12:00 p.m.
Sis. Dana is still in CCU. Around 8:00 p.m. tonight they will begin to bring her body temperature back up slowly. They will also begin to gradually lower the amount of sedative to see how her vitals respond. Those that visit, please restrict your visits to the waiting room as the doctors are not permitting any conversations in Sis. Dana’s room as this could cause further cardiac arrhythmia complications.
We love you Sis Dana and Bro Stephen and we’re praying for you.
Dana We love you and have continued to pray for
you since yesterday,,,,,,
To Sister Dana, Brother Stephen and Family, our prayers are with you in this diffuclut and testing time. We know God has a purpose and He will triumph through His miraculous ways.
We love you all and will continue to pray………
To Sis. Dana, Bro. Steve, the Trachsels
and Grace Apostolic Church families -
I will join in the prayers from all over that are and will be going up before the Throne of mercy and grace. Sis. Dana is a vital part of the Body of Christ. The Lord has spared her life for His Kingdom’s sake. I rejoice with you all in His help in time of need. And pray with you for a swift and total recovery… In Jesus’ Name!
Sis. Marjorie Kinnee
Dana and Stephen-
We are praying for you during this tragic time…
Bro. Stephen & Sis. Dana, you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time and my trust is in the Lord that he will bless and keep you both ithrough this very difficult and trying time. GOD Bless. Love, Darla & Jim
Sis Dana, Bro Stephen and Family: We are praying for you. Whatever happens, we lift you up in our prayers.
With love and prayers,
We, (my husband and I) will be holding Dana up in prayer.
We are most humbled and grateful to be part of this wonderful church family. We will continue to hold Sis Dana up in prayer. We are very proud of how everyone worked together as this transpired. May the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit be with each of you! We love you all. God Bless!
To the Trachsel family, I am in continual prayer for Sis. Dana and your family.
I are deeply sorry for the events that took place with Sis. Dana, I love you all very much and am praying for a quick recovery. if there is anything I can do to help out please contact me and let me know, we are all family in the Lord and want to be there for you all.
Lots of Love &&& prayers
Sis. Vicki
We love you Sis Dana and Bro Stephen and we’re praying for you.
Just wanted ya’ll to know that Brandon and I and everyone from Calvary Worship Center in McMinnville, TN is praying for Sis. Dana and the Trachsel family. We love ya’ll and are expecting a miracle from God. God bless ya’ll.
Submitted a prayer request through my church :
Thank you for your prayer request. We have sent it to our prayer team who will pray over your request believing that God’s perfect plan will come to pass in your life. We also have sent your request to our prayer basket at our Tuesday Morning Miracle Service, held every week. Hands will be laid upon your request and our prayer Ministers will stand in the gap believing for a good report.
We look forward to hearing about your good report. Please share it with us when it arrives, by emailing us at mail@mtzion.org, and please title the email “Prayer Request Good Report”.
Dear Bro Stephen & Sis Dana,
We will continue to call on the Name of the Lord Jesus and he will hear us. We love you and your family very much.
We are praying for Sis. Dana’s complete recovery. There is power in the Name of Jesus!
Also praying for Bro. Steve and the entire Trachsel family.
Love and prayers,
Bishop and Sis. J.A.Holland
Sis Dana we love you and we are holding you and your family up in prayer.
Love the Breza’s
To the Trachsel Family-
The Telano and Kelley family are praying for a full recovery for you Sis. Dana.
With Love,
Sis. Dana and Bro. Stephen, We love you and are praying for a speedy recovery. If God can Move Mountains, He will defiantly see you through this. Our prayers are with you day and night.
Stephan and Dana, I am so sorry for how scary this must be. I am wishing you every comfort and all Gods streghth.
Dana and Stephen, we are praying for you both and if there is anything that we can do please let us know. We love you both. Jesus has his hand on her.
Dana and Stephen you are in our prayers. As is the rest of the family. I wish there was something we could do to help. If there is anything that you need you know we are here to help in any way that we can. We love you both so much and we will be praying for you.
Dear Trachsel Family,
David and I are joining in the prayer chain. I know this is a time of distress, but The Lord is Faithful!!
Deu 32:39: See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.
We will also be praying for a speedy recovery with no adverse consequences. What a wonderful tool to have – the power of prayer in Jesus’ Name! God bless all of you there in Michigan. We love and miss all of you. Pastor King and family in Florida
Leonard and I will continue to lift Dana up in prayer as well as Stephen and all the family. We know that “God is our refuge and strength. A very present help in trouble.” We put our trust in Him.
I just wanted to let Dana and the Trachsel family know we are praying and trusting God for a full recovery.
Love you all!
Words can not express how any of us feel right now. My children and I are in consisent prayer for the whole family. We love you Sis. Dana and hope for a speedy recovery and for you Bro. Stephen we pray for Gods perfect peace and comfort though this time. We love you.
We just wnated you to know that we love you and you all are in our prayers. If there’s anything we can do, we are just a phone call away. Love and appreciate you both. It’s all in God’s hands.
Love and Prayers
We are praying for you Dana and Stephen.
We are praying for you Sis. Dana and Bro. Stephen. We love both of you and you both are an important part of our kids lives. God didn’t bring us this far to leave us. Our prayers are with you for strength and peace during this difficult time.
To the entire Trachsel family and Sis Dana’s family as well, you are all in our prayers and if you need anything we are here. We love you all.
u r in our prayers. U r young and strong and u will pull through.
Much love,
Veronica and fam
I am praying and fasting for you guys. You guys are amazing and you have always been there for us. Thanks so much i love you guys.
To Stephen & Dana and all the Trachsel family: We love you all so very much and we are praying for a complete recovery for Dana. We can’t even imagaine what you’re going through right now. It’s all so very scary, but may God give you strength to get through this. We’re believing God for a miracle in Jesus Name! Please let us know if you need anything.
Thoughts and prayers,
Steven and Charmaine
We Love Bro Stephen and Sis Dana, you are in our thoughts and prayers and our hopes & expectations are only for the best.
You guys are very special to me and have always been there for us, thank you so much. I am praying and fasting for you guys. Love you
Love you guys with my whole heart! Praying for you guys! constantly on my mind! All in the name of Jesus!!!!
Bro. Steven and Sis. Dana,
I love you both so much and have been missing you greatly. We have been praying for Dana sine we heard the news. I have put my faith and trust in God… and will be expecting a great report. Your family is in our prayers and we love you all.
Brother Stephen and Sister Dana
Our heart is with you, our prayers are continually going to the throne of God for you.
Micah 7:7&8
7. Therefore I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God will here me.
8. Rejoyce not against me oh my enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness the Lord shall be a light unto me.
Our prayers are with your family. We pray for God’s peace, grace and mercy be with you.
To the Trachsel family and the family of Sis. Dana, we are praying for her recovery and comfort to all during this difficult time.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers constantly.
Bro. Steve and Ida, Steve and Dana, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We are praying for a quick recovery in JESUS NAME. Our God is an awesome God and healer.
Love to you all, Jr and Cheryl Asbury
We love you Bro. Stephen and Sis. Dana and we are continually holding you up in prayer. God’s perfect will be done. Love you.
Dana, I love you so much! You are continually in my prayers.
For the family- Praying for you! God has a plan! Love you!
Your in our thoughts and prayers,
The Moses’
Sister Dana, Brother Stephen, The Trachsel, and The Campbell Family our Prayers and Thoughts are with you. We appreciate you! Love You Guys..
Please know that you are loved and in all of our prayers. And please let us know anything we can do to be of assistance. God is faithful!
If You have a Facebook, we are coming together in one accord to pray for Sister Dana, you can join us on the link below.
http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=28652412417
Blessings
Bro. Stephen, Sis. Dana, the Trachsel family, Dana’s family, the children, and Grace Apostolic,
Our prayers are going up before Jesus in this desperate time of need. The Life Church in Kansas City, MO as well as the church that Ron and Nicole Trimmer attend in South Carolina are sending up prayers for you. We love you and prayer for a swift, complete recovery and peace, comfort, and strength in this trying time. God bless!
To the Trachsel family please know we are praying for your family may God give you strength and peace We are praying for a full recovery and comfort.
Dearest Stephen Jr., and Family,
Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities (festivals): thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken. (Isaiah 33:20)
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. (Psalm 46:11)
Trusting Almighty God!
Love and prayers,
Yvonne and Family
Praise the Lord!!!! Thank U Jesus!!!! He’s a on time God…..Hallejuah!!!
To the Trachsel family and Grace church
Praise God for the GREAT news. Pastor McCool called our church early on Monday, and the prayers went up. I am so thankful to hear Sis. Dana is doing better. We have prayer meeting tonight, and we will lift her up all day and at prayer this evening.
What would any of us do without the Lord?
Steve Nachtegall and family
Even though we may be far away it’s great to know God is right there! You’ve got a lot of people praying down here! We heard the good news and are continuing to pray for Dana,Steven and family! Love you guys! And a quick hello to all at Grace, take good care of them.:)
Thank you Jesus! So happy to read such a postive report this morning.Continuing to pray for ongoing improvements & complete recovery.Love Sis Dana & Bro Stephen both very much.
We are praying here in Indiana. You are a great example of a Apostolic Young married couple and I know God will be with you and contiue to strengthen you both! We are thrilled by the recovery process and believe for many more great miracles!
Pastor Mullins
Indiana District Superintendent
Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ
We will constantly be holding Sis Dana, Bro Stephen and their family in prayer. Anyone that would like to sign up for a time in the 24 hour prayer list please call Amanda, Lana, Josh, Marcel, or Sarah Wallace.
We are so happy to hear Dana is waking! Praise the Lord! We have been praying for Sis. Dana and the Campbell and Trachsel families and we will continue to do so! We love you guys.
Love Gary and Amie
Sis. Dana I am praying for you and hope you feel better soon… Bro. Stephen, I know that she is gonna be alright because Jesus brought Lazurus back and all the other miracles. I love you and thank you for being my Sunday School teachers in first grade.
Love Aubrie Kelp
Our hearts were lifted this morning to hear of the good report. We will continue to pray for complete healing.
I prayed for you so I know you will feel better. I love you.
Kenadie Kelp
To Dana and Stephen, You both have been in my thoughts and prayers. Thank God for the good report.
Love,
Heather Mayo
Thank You Jesus!!! The Lord is STILL in the Miracle Business!! The Great I AM!!
He will not leave us or forsake us. He will NOT put any more on us that we can bear (even thru this burden and trial that happened)…God is still on the throne!!
What fantastic news!!!! We love you Sis Dana and Bro Steve!!!!!!!!!!!
A miracle has happened and is still happening!!!!!!!! How wonderful
With love and prayers,
Bro Larry, Sis Gloria, and Bro Larry Jr Ledbetter Family
We are so glad to hear that Sister Dana is recovering so quickly . Sister Dana and Pastor Steven are such a blessing to our church family. The Lord knows what he is doing! He has a purpose even when we don’t quite understand. He has his hand on this family and this testimony is absolutely amazing!! We are still praying for a full and complete recovery. We love you guys!!!
The Castos
TJ and Luke informed me of what your family is facing…I have and will continue to lift you all up in prayer!
my thoughts are with you,
Deena
We heard the news yesterday…You and your children are all in our prayers and we are expecting a miracle! We love and appreciate you very much and hope to see you soon!
Love and Prayers,
Sis. Alice & Mindy Adams
Dana – you ARE a fighter!!!! Jesus hears the prayers for you, Stephen, Lincoln, Cecelia, and your families. I stand amazed at the miraculous hand of God in your life. Our God is an awesome God. My trust and faith is in the Lord. He absolutely has you in the palm of his hand and is carrying you to a glorious healing!!! I’m overwhelmed from joy at this moment for all the good things the Lord is doing in your life. I love you Sis.
Love & Prayers,
Tammy
Praise God for He is our savior!!
WE are praying for you and only the good news are the reports.
Love you guys
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Crossroads Apostolic Church is praying for you, as well as ministers throughout the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ!
Praise the Lord! He is an awesome God! I have faith that you will make a full recovery Dana. I claim it in Jesus name! Hallelujah! I am keeping you and your wonderful family in my prayers.
I love you all.
PRAISE THE LORD! OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD!!! I am so happy to hear all the wonderful new updates and will continue to keep the entire wonderful Trachsel family as well as Dana’s family in prayer. Love you, Darla , Jim & Family
Our prayers are with you! We know from personal experience that prayer changes things… God’s ear is tender to his children and we are filling it with prayers of healing and rapid recovery! We Love You!
Anthony & Chasity Telano
We thank God for his continual healing power, and
will pray for God to bring Dana home soon, our
God is mighty..
To the Tracshel Family and Cambell Family,
You all have been on our minds and prayer constantly since sunday. Dana, You are a beautiful person inside and out. God has soo many plans with you in them. You are strong and motivated to get back on your feet. We love you all. You are great and extraordinary families!!!
Bro.Stephen & Sis. Dana
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you at Calvary Worship Center. We thank God for what prayer can do. He is an awesome God !!!!!!!
Dear Trachsel, Campbell family, Stephen and Dana,
I love you all. You’ve been in my constant prayers. What a mercy full Lord we serve!!!!
Our thoughts are prayers are with your entire family. We are so thankful for Gods awesome power and the wonderful updates (thank you to whoever is updaing the website). We love you so much and there are hundreds praying for a complete healing. If there is anything we can do, please let us know!!
We Love You!!!!!!
Chip, Jamie, Mikel, Morgan & Madison Hall
We have been thinking and praying for Dana and the entire Tracshel family. We love you!
OH!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
Thank you JESUS!!! It is great to hear such good reports – our God is such an awesome GOD!
Thank God for the Awesome Reports!
We are so thankful for what the Lord is doing and how merciful he is to us. We just want you all to know you are continually in our thoughts and prayers. We just give the Lord all the praise and the honor. We just keep praying for the complete healing and recovery. We love and appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. Breanna just keeps asking about how Sis. Dana is doing, and she is praying for you.
TJ, Rhonda, Breanna, and Joshua
We are continuing to pray for a full and complete healing. We love you both so very much.
Dana,
You have been in our prayers and thoughts. When I first heard of this happening, I wish I could snap my fingers and be there for you. You have been an awesome friend and I can’t stand to think of you in this condition. I know the Lord is going to bring you out and as the updates are coming in – I am so glad God is moving. May God give you strength and complete healing.
Love and Prayers! Jarod and Stephanie
Jarod sent out a prayer request to our prayer chain coordinator. Christ Community Church in Easton, PA is praying for you!!!
Sister Dana…
The saints from the North, South, East and West have been going heavenward in reaching the throne of God on your behave.
Our Lord indeed, has heard the urgency of prayers and thus has taken a better look at the situation. Heaven has heard the prayers of the saints and says, yes, this is a wife, young mother, Sunday School teacher and yes, she is; Called to be a Saint of the most high. Yes, they still need her at the GAChurch…
Sister Dana, when you are up and about able to read each one of these precious response you will know than why your life was spared. Might I say, you are indeed worth every prayer, phone call and every meal that was fasted. In order to reach the throne.
Love you and want you to know that you are still in our prayers. Your precious husband as well.
The Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Southgate
God answers prayer!!! And this is living proof!! THANK YOU JESUS!!! we love you Dana!!!
Thank you JESUS. He’s such a great merciful God.
Dana- You KEEP fighting!! Love you so much!!
There is a “Healer in the House” and His Name is Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stephen and Dana,
We have been in constant prayer for you since Sunday. We know the Lord is a healer. We praise him for this miracle..You both will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sis. Dana and family, You are still in our prayers – we had special prayer at prayer meeting tonight at church. We love you and God is able!
We love you Sis Dana and Bro Steve. We are none stop praying for your family. God has he way in this situation and we know he is a healer. Dana- Keep fighting!! God Bless.
We’re praying for Dana, Stephen and the Trachsel family. Theres nothing too hard for our God!!
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I AM PRAYING FOR YOU!!!!
Miracles and blessing pour down from our father above. All Praise and Glory to him ! Our prayers continue for Dana, Stephen and all the family as well!
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST! We are all so happy to read the lastest update. Love Darla, Jim & Family
He’s and on time God!! Yes He is! I can not wait to hug your neck Dana!!!! Love you!!!!
Thank You Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!! There IS a Healer in The House!!!!!!!!!!! His Name Is JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I knew that the Lord wasn’t gonna bring back Sis Dana, and just take her back with him again. This is just a “full blown miraculous healing” for Sis Dana, Bro Steve, The Trachsel family and Campbell Family, the Grace Church family…!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The blessings are just overflowing!!!!!!! Praise the Name of Jesus!! Thank You Lord!
Our fervent prayers and deepest love have been with you through this time. We love you!
Praise The Lord!!! Just letting you that the children and I are praying for you!
Dana,
As Tammy said, YOU ARE A FIGHTER!! I know you are trusting in the Lord cause of the good reports we are hearing about your recovery. Still praying everyday for the entire family.
Love ya!
Dana ~ Last night we had an extraordinary prayer meeting on your behalf. We prayed for a bit and then gathered together as a unified body and started singing songs of praise (even Mitch joined in). We are claiming the victory that we’ve been praying for and thanking Him in advance for the great things to come. You keep fighting, we’ll keep praying, and God will keep healing. I love you Great Dane! ~ Tammy
God is so awesome. Words can’t describe how happy I am that Sis Dana is doing better. We are still praying for you and the family. We trust that the lord will bring you out on His time. And when you do come out, you’ll be stronger than ever. We love you and the family.
Thank the Lord! I’m SO glad to hear you’re going to be O.K. I’ll be stopping by again tonight–you’re in my prayers–keep fighting!!!
Stephen & Dana,
You are both in our prayers continually. We heard about this Sunday evening in church and you have been on our minds ever since. God is so awesome and is evident by the constant updates we are seeing on this website. God has a reason for this all…if nothing else to restore faith in His people and show once again just how mighty and powerful He really is. Who knows what this amazing display of miracles could do for someone who was “on the edge” and maybe ready to quit on God, or someone who had backslid and this will reknew their relationship with Him. We may never know the reason, but rest assured…HE does.
You are both wonderful friends and family in Christ and I look foward to seeing you both soon, shaking your hand, and giving God the praise for what He has done.
In Him,
Joey & Annette
Our prayers are with you and the entire family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Love,
Robertta, John and Joshua
Dana & Stephen, We are so sorry that you are going through this. We pray that God will place a sheild of protection around you in this time of need. God put Dana in the right place at the right time, in his house. God knows all things great and small. We feel so blessed to be a part of Grace. You have done so much for us, We love you both and your two little pride and joys also. We were so relieved to hear Dana was going to pull through. God is good!!!!! We are expecting a miraculas healing.
Love, Sammy, Kim
Rachel & Karagin
We are so very thankful that God is working a miracle! We continue to pray for a speedy recovery!
Love You All So Very Much!
We will in Jesus Name to continue praying. Jesus is the Great Physician, Healer in the House!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Prayer changes things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Trachsel Family,
Prayers have been steadily going up for you here in Texas. God’s not finished yet. What a GREAT testimony is being birthed. We love all of you and will continue to pray and fast for Dana’s continued healing and your strength.
Dana,
All I can say is “WE LOVE YOU! “
Just a note to say that we are praising the Lord for what He’s done, and praying for complete recovery.
Dearest Trachel family
I am blessed to hear how God is working miracously in your recovery. we are thanking Jesus for the complete recovery he is sending your way. God’s strength be with you. Sis. Dana we love you.
Love sis Still
Dana-
Ice cream!! That’s awesome!! Love you!! Love you to Steven and family!!
Dana I’m so glad to hear your doing better!! We will continue to pray for your complete healing! We love and miss you all greatly and look forward to seeing you very soon!
Love you lots! XoXo
Melissa
Rejoicing and praising the Lord in all the good reports!
Jesus make Sis. Dana’s strength and health to spring forth anew and speedily! In Jesus’ Name…
Sis. Marjorie Kinnee
Ice cream??? How glorious that must have been for Sis Dana!!!!!!! A miracle is a miracle no less!!! Each “new” progress, that Sis Dana does is indeed a miracle!!!!!!!!
We love you Sis Dana, we will continue praying for your complete recovery and for Bro Steve prayers are still going up for you!!!!!!!
We love you both, and have been coming to this site at least once a day if not more!!!
God bless!!!!
The Ledbetter Family
PRAISE THE LORD as the healing continues. We’ll just keep those prayers ongoing for a complete and total healing. I am so uplifted with this latest report!!! (and I agree with RDM’s name choice :) ) Darla, Jim & Family.
Sis. Dana,
We are so overjoyed to know the progress that you are making! Our entire church has been holding you and your family up in prayer! You and Bro. Stephen are such special people to us and we love you both!
Matt and Maren Perdue
I am so happy to hear that Sis. Dana is getting better with each day that comes. I will continue to pray for her and her health to make a full recovery. Also continue praying for her family, for the Lord to give them the strength that they need. They are great people, good to everyone, including me.
Love You Guys
We and our church have been much in prayer for Sis. Dana and the family! So awesome to hear that we still serve a miracle working God! We love you guys! You are still in our thoughts and prayers daily…
Chris & April
Truly God is at work here! Keep on, keepin’ on Dana. We’ll keep praying for you!!
Love,
the Hansons
Sis. Dana you are a miracle to me. Though this God has taught my family a great deal, especially how much we love and appreciate you. Bro. Stephen that goes for you as well.
Dana ~ Another day stronger! WOO HOO!!! You are such an incredible and dear friend to me. I’m elated and uplifted every time I read a new great report. We are believing the report of the Lord. He is sooooo good to His children. In continued prayer for you and your family.
Love,
Tammy
Stephen and Dana
God is so good! We have been praying for both of you since we heard on Sunday. we have called everyone we know, for prayer. we wish we could have been of more help. we are still praying for strength as we know how much it can take out of you to go through such a traumatic time. Dana may God give you a complete healing, he has brought you so far. Thank you Jesus!
We love you both,
Jon and Kristina Matinzi
Dana and Stephen,
We are so glad to hear of the wonderful healing process taking place. I am so glad Dana was successfully extubated and can now breath on her own and communicate. What a wonderful God we serve! We will continue to lift her up in daily prayer.
Love,
Chad and Briana Mayo
Who’s report do we believe? We believe the report of the Lord. His report says we are healed.
We are rejoicing in the mighty hand of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for surely He is still raising the dead and setting us free not only from our sins but our sickness too. We are continually in prayer for all the family. We love you all soooo very much.
Stephen & Dana
We love you and are still praying for you. We have heard good news and can’t wait to see you in church again.
Miss you Dana! I miss your vibrant spirit and smile! So glad to see you doing better! Thank you Jesus!!!
Sis. Dana & Bro Stephen,
I am so happy to hear your doing better.I am continuing in prayer for you &
your family. GOD is so GREAT!!!!!!!!!. My husband Gary would have been at work that sunday but came to church, I didn’t know he was going to be there.
He said he wants to be there on your first time back. I think this has had a
great impacted on him as well.
I LOVE YOU ALL
Keep on keepin’ on Sis Dana!!! Each progress (no matter how great or small) is a progress in the right direction!!
We love you and Bro Steve, you are in our thoughts constantly!!!
Praying for complete recovery (in due time) and just gonna “wait on the Lord, to renew your strength”!!!!!!! It sure will be a Victory in Jesus when we get to see you back at church!!!!!
With our love and prayers,
We are continually in prayer for Sis Dana’s full recovery. God has come through already with the wonderful results and we all know he is a healer. With the loss of my 7 yr old nephew 4 wks ago, we know the importance of family and church families. The Trachsel family is absolutely wonderful and they can conquer anything!
We expect more great results and hope Sis Dana can return home soon to be with her husband and children. In Jesus Name!
We Love You!
Steven & Dana,
Along with my husband Scott, we continue to pray for you and your family. It is moments like this that you truley see God working and that you miss those friends from your past. The strength I felt with your family and friends Monday night was breathtaking! Dana, I’m so happy to hear the you are getting better one day at a time. You will continue to be in my prayers! Love and prayers always – Scott & Kristi Cox (Hamilton)
Sis. Dana,
God is so good. We are praying continually for your complete recovery and know He will heal you completely as only He can. We love you.
Sis. Linda, Bro. Mike & Kirk Vogel
Oh my! I’m thrilled at the steady progress. All these reports make my heart rejoice. Sis. Dana – you are precious in the sight of the Lord and He is not finished with you and your contributions to His Kingdom – believe His promise that He is with you (and in you) always. Bro. Steve – keep the faith. You have been in a tremendous struggle – but God! He has plans for your lives that are yet to be fulfilled. You can bank on that promise.
We have been praying in this corner of the world as well – joining in with all the others who are interceding on your behalf. Truly – the Body of Christ is a wondrous thing!
Love in the Lord Jesus Christ,
Sis. Marjorie Kinnee
Good going Sis Dana!!!! Still praying for you, Bro Steve and the family!!!!!!!!!
We love you!!!!!!
everyone has been saying that you are a fighter! and I believe it! I can’t wait to see you back in church!! We are still praying for you and your family! love you!
Dana and Family,
Still on my mind and in prayers. God is so good. Can’t wait to see you at church praisin God. Love you all so much. God has great plans for you all.
We will keep on prayin for you Sis Dana!! And for you as well Bro Steve!!!!!!!
We love you both and the children!
I just wanted to say that even though we are getting wonderful reposts about Sis Dana that she and the family is still on my mind all the time. I never fully understood what prayer without ceasing meant until this expierence. This is effecting everyone in some way and I could not even begin to try to understand how the family is feeling. To the Trachsel and Cambell family you are in my prayers constantly. :) I love you and am so glad of the good reports she is SO strong and our God is amazing. He pulls thru for us once again and I know it wont be the last time we are going to need him. Love You All! XoXo
Rach
We serve a mighty God!!! I love you Dana. You keep fighting and we will keep praying. Can’t wait to see you at church.
Steve, Dana & Family,
We have continuisly been praying for you. Sis Dana you are very loved by so many people. We’re glad to hear of your progress. We have been with you every step of the way, praying. We can’t wait to have you home! WE NEED YOU! Keep fighting!
Much LOVE & PRAYERS
” You are carefully placed in the Lords hands”
Love~
TJ & Linds
xoxoxo
Dana, Well here I am in South Carolina now and missing you dearly. I wish I could at least come to the hospital. But I know our Almighty God is there with you and all of your bro.& Sis. in christ are in constant prayer ! You are such an Angel, We know God has such great plans for you and one of them is to visit us here in Myrtle Beach , so keep on fighting girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We will keep praying. I am so thankful for this website
being out of state it really gives me peace of mind to be able to check it everyday, I think I go on 10 times per day. Thankyou pastor Mangold for updates. we love
you and miss you also. Love, Kim Messer
Sis. Dana & Brother Stephen, I am so happy to see the latest update. What blessings and miracles we have witnessed in the past days! GOD is so good to his children. We will continue to keep you in prayer as you continue on toward COMPLETE healing. Love you both! Darla, Jim & family
Sis Dana
It seems a big burden has been lifted from my shoulders when I heard of your recovery. Have been praying for you and did not realize how deep the love of God was for you until you became ill.
I love you and am looking forward to see you walk into church.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Dana,
I love you so much and cannot stop thinking about the wonderful hands of God healing you every day. With your strength and known determation, I konw that you will overcome this and grow from it. The tremendous support that you have from your immediate family, friends and distant friends will pull you through this. You are amazing and a true insperation to me. I know your faith in the Lord is going to grow stronger each day as mine has. God is good. You are in the prayers of my family and so many others. I love you! I love the positive updates.
Tricha, Craig and Hunter Hughes
Just praising the Lord for ALL He has done, from Sept 28th thru all of your miraculous healings!!!!!!!!!
The Lord is merciful and His mercy’s are new every morning!!!!!!!!
I cannot hardly wait to see you back at church!!!!!!!!
This goes to show you, that the Lord is STILL the Miracle Man!!!!!!!!!!
The Lord our God is an Awesome God!!!!!!!!!
Love and prayers
Sis Gloria and Family
Hello Sis Dana & Bro Stephen:
Praise the Lord for His abundant Mercy and Grace. I am just so pleased and happy about the progress that is taking place. Praise God for His goodness. I know that He has been watching out for you every step of the way. There has been such a rally of prayer and support going up in the Heavens on your behalf. You are much loved and the Prayers of God’s people from everywhere are on your side. You are a miracle and the Lord has much, much more to do with your family.
Love your friends
The Breza’s
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This is some lyrics from a song that you probably know, let it Bless you…
say the name of Jesus
say the name of Jesus
There is no other name I know
say the name so Precious
say the name so Precious
There is no other name I know
When you don’t know what to say
& can’t find the words to pray
Just,
say the name of Jesus
say the name of Jesus
say the name of Jesus
Jesus
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Just like the bible says, “He’ll never leave us nor forsake us!” Isn’t a true blessing to be able to stand on his word and always see what he can do. He is truly our Healer, Savior, and our precious Lord! Still praying for you and wishing you all the very best. Please know we can’t wait to see you. We love you all so very much. Our thoughts and prayers stay with you continually. Please let us know if you need anything.
Love
TJ, Rhonda, Breanna, and Joshua
Bro. Stephen and Sis. Dana,
We have been calling your names and God has graciously answered! We knew immediately when we heard Sis. Dana was ready for a fish sandwich that even your appetite has Heaven’s touch. We will continue to give thanks to God for all he has done and will do to see you fully recovered. You are loved!
Bro. and Sis. Telano
Dana- Dana- We love You and brother Steve so much- God is doing a glorious healing. Our thoughts and prayers everyday for a con’t peace that passeth all understanding. No words can express what the Lord has done- He is good and his mercy is everlasing. ALL OUR LOVE To YOU and YOUR FAMILY!! Love,
Brother John and Sister Mary Wallace
Sis Dana n Bro Steve
I Love You Both SoOo Much. Its So Good To Hear Your Both Doing Well. I am and will be praying for you both. love ya
Sarah
Sis. Dana
What an awesome God we serve! The prayers of the righteous availeth much!!! Your church family in Battle Creek is praying for you and Stephen. I am so happy to hear that God has touched you and is continuing to do miraculous things in your recovery.
Love & Prayers The Fleury’s
Sis Dana,
I am so excited to hear the amazing news! God is so Good!! I am SO Thankful for God’s miraculous blessings and Power. He is so mindful of our needs and desires. I feel like God chose you for a reason. You are so strong and faithful! Thank you so much for all you do! I love you dearly and cannot wait to give you a BIG hug! You don’t really realize how much you care for someone until they are taken away! I love and appreciate you!
Love and prayers always,
Marcel
THANK YOU JESUS….. We all love you Sis Dana……
My heart is overflowing! and so are my tears! PRAISE THE LORD, WHAT A MIGHTY AND AWESOME GOD WE SERVE. I am so happy to read that Dana is going home. I have witnessed many miracles at Grace but truly this is the most awesome, wonderful, exciting, blessed miracle that I will ever witness. Our Prayers for your continued recovery will go upward! Love, Sis. Darla, Jim & Family
Dana,
Praise God for the recent report that you get to go home today!!!! He DESERVES all the GLORY and HONOR and PRAISE!!!!! Praise God!!!! I’m sure that you’re anxious to get home but we will continue praying for you. We love ya’ll!!!
Brandon & Chrissy Major
Sis Dana and Bro Stephen,
That is so awesome!! Gos id so good. I’m so excited that you get to go home today. Both of you are still in my prayers. Love you both!!!
What an AMAZING TESTIMONY!!!!!!!!! We do serve an Awesome God!!!!!!!!
We are just thrilled to hear the fantastic news of you’re going home today!!!!!!!!
Much love and prayers for your further recovery and amazing healing!!!!!!!!
We love you and your family!!!!! We are all “smiles” here at home!!!!!!
Love and prayers,
The Ledbetter Family
Dana, When I heard the news all I kept thinking was,
Praise the lord!!!!!!!! Praise the lord!!!!!!! Praise the lord!!!
And then I kept thinking what must be going through your mind, and Im sure you were so anxious to get home to your sweet little babies and be the mommy your so good at once again. This has definitely drew me closer to God. And we know with God all things are possible and you are living proof. I LOVE YOU DANA TRACHSEL!!!!!!!!! Welcome home….
Love, Kim Messer
We love you Sis Dana & Bro Stephen. We are so glad to hear that you are coming home today & we cannot wait to see you back at church.
Hi Sis Dana and Bro Steve,
I can’t wait to see you guys at church. I miss you both very much. Dana I love you dearly and can’t wait to hug you again. Hang in there because the Lord is going to do great things for you both!!
Love you
Wow, what an amazing, scary, beautiful couple of weeks this has been. Dana and I are so amazed by the love and support that has been shown to us through this entire event. To our friends that have prayed for us, you will never know the impact you have made on behalf of us (Dana is still here). To our family at Grace…words are few that can express all of our love to you. We have never been so thankful to a group of people like we are to you. God will get the glory for all of this. Our lives will never be the same, and we will all be better for this. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers, as we pray that we are in yours. Dana will be back to church soon as you can’t keep a good woman down. love and prayers, Stephen and Dana
Stephen and Dana -
We are so grateful that the Lord brought you through this trial! Dana, we continue to pray that you have a speedy and healthy recovery. You are finally home with your babies! We hope to see you both soon and we think of you often.
May God bless you and your family. If you need anything at all, we are here!
Love and Prayers,
Alice & Mindy Adams
How wonderful! I’m so thankful,Dana, that you will be OK!
May God continue to bless you and both of your families!
The Hansons
Sis Dana, it will be so wonderful to see your smiling face again at Grace!!! You and Bro Steve are such a wonderful young couple, and we are blessed to have you as part of the church family!!
We love you!
The Ledbetter family
After all that has gone on with your recovery, now you are a celebrity. All local news stations covering your story. A celeb in our midst. I’m so thankful there is a positive story to tell from this incident.
been a typo, Your blog seems to be excellent. Use a great evening.