UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!
As soon as I posted - the nurse came out and got us and said she had eyes open and to come see her!!!!
As soon as I posted - the nurse came out and got us and said she had eyes open and to come see her!!!!
I cried so hard when I saw this!
I'm sure she was thinking "my momma is crazy - all she does is cry"
This was such a special moment for us - we got in on video and on film
She gripped her daddy's finger - she knows we love her!
I got this sweet package from Footprints Ministry in AL - they send these to NICU patients and there were all kinds of neat goodies inside.
I got this neat basket from the Butchers in SC - they make these baskets and send them to NICU patients - there were the cutest things in here like Mary Jane socks and a bow headband and a rattle and blankets. You can see there website here.
This wonderful girl, Christina and her son Parker came to visit us today!!! We were so glad to meet them!
Cindy and Liberty Matthews heard about Scott promising Harper a pony - and she found this onesie and sent it to Harper - isn't it perfect??????
I got this precious necklace and these Paci clips ( are they not the CUTEST) from Brittany. I love them!!!!
And Brandi made me this necklace - you better believe I'll be wearing it!!!!
We went and ate lunch today with some other NICU parents. They are really sweet and have twin girls in here. It was nice to visit and have some friends in the same boat. (Well kind of - Harper weighs twice both of their girls put together - but you know what I mean).
Okay - you are probably wondering about a Harper update. You may notice in the pictures that my eyes are pretty swollen. I have cried a lot today. But they have been HAPPY tears!!! Harper is now on a regular ventilator - not an oscillator - which is WONDERFUL news!!!! HUGE! They have started waking her up and we just went in and saw her move her little fingers and toes and mouth. I can't tell you how exciting seeing those little feet move is to us!We have never asked "why" about Harper. Not once. We believe everything happens for a reason. And that has been confirmed again to us today - I got THREE e-mails today from people who got saved because of the story of this little girl. Not because of me or Harper - but because of God working through us. Is there anything better in the whole world than that???? Keep praying - not just for Harper, but for the other families in NICU's everywhere, and for people's lives to be changed.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 640 Newer› Newest»What beautiful eyes! I know this has been a huge blessing for you today! Be encouraged and know that we are praying and lifting you up at every turn! We are so amazed at how our God is getting such glory through your family. You are shining brightly HIS HOPE in a dark world! I can only imagine what you have been through, but are confident of HIS GRACE that is sustaining you at every moment. Praise the Lord for a privilege like that! Get some rest and take care of yourself!
Suzanne Rushing
Love,
God Bless!! I have been following through Pearls and Grace and have thought of you both often through the last week or so. I hope she continues to get better!!!
God love ya! I was so happy to see Harper's eyes open; don't worry about your swollen eyes. You look beautiful and so happy in these pictures. I'm so happy to have found your blog to read about your journey to having these sweet baby girl! God is all around, isn't he?
Sincerely,
Amy
Kentucky
p.s. we are getting the snow and ice up our way later tonight.
Awesome!! I had to chuckle when you said she was bigger than both twins combined. She's a big girl for sure! Miss Indiana is now Miss America. Hoosiers do have more than corn!! I honestly can relate to how excited you are. Another milestone.
OH MY GOODNESS, KELLY! I was checking in to see if you had a new post for today, and I just busted out crying as soon as I saw that first picture with her precious eyes open!!!! What a wonderful surprise! She is just beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I was wondering if she was on an oscillator...that's GREAT news that she is on a regular vent now! GOD IS SO GOOD! Still praying!
Oh praise Jesus!!! How exciting! I look forward to your daily updates and was beyond ecstatic when I saw her precious eyes opened! God is so good! Such a big testimony is such a tiny package! I can see the love in your eyes! I know you are thrilled!
Kelly and Scott,
Oh my gosh, I cried when I read this latest news! Praise Jesus! Oh thank you God! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Our prayers are working and they will continue! You can count on it!
Much love to all of you!
The Duffy Family, Virginia Beach
I just read your first post, but something told me later to look again....HER EYES ARE OPEN!!!! I just got chills! She's even more beautiful! I can't wait to see more photos! Still praying in Pennsylvania!
-Ruth Ann
Thank you Lord for those BEAUTIFUL BROWN EYES!
God is soooo Good! Praising HIM with you. Harper is a beauty!
Kelly... yesterday while I was sitting in church I bowed my head and said a pray for baby Harper along with Harper's Mommy & Daddy. I check in on you and your baby each morning and night, in hopes that everything continues to improve. I was so execited today when I jumped on your blog and saw a picture of Harper looking at her mommy. Take care. From one blog mother to another.
What a wonderful day for your family! You have been continually in my prayers and I look forward to more updates with great news about Harper's progress!
Kelly... yesterday while I was sitting in church I bowed my head and said a pray for baby Harper along with Harper's Mommy & Daddy. I check in on you and your baby each morning and night, in hopes that everything continues to improve. I was so execited today when I jumped on your blog and saw a picture of Harper looking at her mommy. Take care. From one blog mother to another.
I was in total shock to see her sweet eyes..my heart just raced! I know you and Scott are just THRILLED! Praise the Lord! I can't say this enough- GOD IS SO GOOD! Congratulations!!
Lea Ann
Tears flowing right now!!! I know your heart is filled with joy seeing those precious eyes!!! Praise Jesus that God can use such a trying time for his glory. Praise Jesus!!!
Oh - I am so thrilled that she continues to do so well. It is AWESOME news to hear about her moving around and opening her eyes!! You can cry all you want... you definitely have a great reason to cry and rejoice.
God is so good!!
Kelly & Family - What a wonderful day it has been - seeing those precious eyes! She is absolutley a doll baby! So happy to hear everything is still going well - will be praying that things continue to improve each day. Give Harper a kiss for us! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Love to all - Jennifer & Madison (Locust,NC)
Those precious eyes being open... as soon as I saw the picture, I wanted to cry myself.... I can totally understand your own swollen eyes.... how strong you have never questioned... what an amazing example of faith you & Scott have been!!!!
HER EYES ARE GORGEOUS! I just cried my eyes out when I saw the look on your face when you were looking into her eyes. It is the sweetest feeling on the earth, isn't it!
SO HAPPY to hear this wonderful news!
Rejoicing! Julie from Iowa
How wonderful to see those beautiful little eyes. My family is still praying for your family and little Harper. God bless.
Praise the Lord for those beautiful eyes! Harper is my daily inspiration! You guys are in my thoughts and prayers! Go Harper Go!
Kelly, this brought happy tears to me too!!!! Look at those fat legs of hers! I just want to squeeze her she is so sweet! Wow, Harper has touched so many lives.
Oh my gosh! I have tears of joy! I yelled to my husband get in here Harper opened her eyes!!! She is absolutely beautiful! I am so happy for all of you that she has opened her eyes and wiggled her little toes and fingers! God is so good!!! Tears are healthy, so cry all you need. Harper won't care as long as you are there with her! Praying for you all everyday!
i am so happy for the good progress on harper! god is so good! i have been praying for her since i found your blog and this is such wonderful news!!!
Oh my goodness!!! I was sooo excited when I saw this update. Look at those beautiful eyes!! I think they are going to be brown like yours, Kelly. I know your heart just melted when she was finally able to look at you!!! Yay!!!!! Happy day!!
What beautiful eyes! I cried when I saw this picture! What a blessing. I am still in awe of the work our God does. How wonderful his love is!
I found your blog on the day you went into the hospital to have Harper.
I have been crying, rejoicing and praying with you here from Wisconsin.
I am crying with you now. Those eyes. God is SOOO GOOD!!
I have been sharing with my family and friends and cannot wait to share this wonderful news with them.
Harper has no idea how many lives she has touched. People I know that have not prayed for years, have been down on one knee, asking the Lord to blanket her in His love and to provide you and Scott with strength.
I couldn't be happier. What a blessing!
(my word verification was "lamb")
Marnie
Crazy girl from Covington, Tn again. Seeing Harper's beautiful eyes made me cry. I pray I never take my own 2 princesses for granted--ever. Hang in there Kelly. She's about to turn the corner. Please pray for this family. http://clinkscalesfamily.blogspot.com/
thank you. they are expecting their first baby in less than a week. He will be born with 6 congenital heart defects. God is good. We can count on that.
Kelly,
Im so glad you got the onsie. It was target clearance, but when I saw it, I knew it was a God thing. Liberty and I pray for Harper and Brayden every night. To God be the glory!!!
Cindy
Your update/entry just brought a smile to my face!! I was so pleased to open up your blog and see sweet Harper's eyes open in the first picture!! Praise the Lord!!! God is so good and His grace is wonderful!!!! Continuing to pray for a wonderful week for sweet Harper. God bless!!
So very sweet! She just gets cuter and cuter!
Oh Kelly! I just sobbed with joy reading this, and seeing the pictures of you with Harper. Praise God!
He uses all things for good- your sweet miracle is proof of that. Your faithfulness in trusting her to the Lord has allowed Him to use you and your experience to reach so many. Praise God!
Can't wait to see you holding
her:-)
What a wonderful day!!! PRAISE THE LORD! I can't imagine how you and Scott must have felt to see those precious eyes open for the first time!! I would have been a crying mess, too! What a beautiful moment. I hope you are feeling better health-wise. Thank you for taking the time to continually update us on your sweet baby's progress. It will only be a matter of time until you can hold her, dress her up and love on her!!
Much Love,
L in South Carolina
PRAISE THE LORD for He is GOOD! All the time...but especially when you get to see your precious baby's eyes open! :o) My sister works in the pharmacy at St. Francis and has been checking out your blog since I told her about you. :o) Continued prayers for you all and rejoice in the fact that Harper's healing is reaching people...aren't His plans amazing?
Yay! That is awesome news! Congrats! She is just beautiful and she has gorgeous eyes! God is good!
O my goodness!!! I just saw the update and Harper's eyes open, and I just teared up!!! God is soooo good. We are watching a miracle in progress!!!
Mary Lindsey
Scott & Kelly~
Wow! I just read the update and the tears are flowing! Harper is so amazingly beautiful with those eyes wide open! What a wonderful thing to see. Next step will be holding that precious bundle...anyday now I'm sure. God is good! I pray Harper will continue to improve by leaps and bounds. What a strong little girl! God bless all of you and all the NICU babies!
I think I need tissue every time I read your blog. God works in amazing ways! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures and updates!
Woohooo!! What an awesome update! What beautiful little eyes for a beautiful & blessed little baby! Get Harpers pony area ready -- she'll be home soon hopefully! ;)
Kelly and Scott, I have tears in my eyes reading this. She is absolutely gorgeous. I know you two cannot wait to hold that precious gift from God. I am so thankful for her wonderful progress. It is freezing rain here so I had to see if there was an update in case we lost power. So glad I did. Sending prayers from Danville.
Love,
Erin Parker
i can't stop crying tears of joy for you and scott and those precious eyes! they are just beautiful. i am so excited for ya'll!! it won't be long until you can hold that beautiful baby and love on her all day long.
Kelly and Scott, Can this baby get any prettier. Those eyes. Kelly your writing are a blessing to so many. You crown is going to have so many stones in it I'm not sure your head will hold it up. You didn't just sit and wait on the Lord to come . You prasied him all the way. You showed no fear as you faced everyday.You just waited. You have pointed out all the love people have given you, do you know all the love you gave,all over the world to people.The love of faith. Faith that there is no mountain that you have to go alone. What a blessing you are.The Lord's heart is so full of love for you. God bless all of you. P S so glad he took care of that almost cold. You would have really cried if Scott had gotten to see those pretty eyes and you had to wait.
Praise Jesus!! That baby girl of yours is STUNNING! I'm still praying for all of you - you truly are an inspiration.
Yay! Harper!!
Harper looked very sweet batting her eyelashes for the first time! :) She's a doll. Praise God for her improvement, so so so happy to have good news today.
You forgot to mention how you were feeling! Typical mother... you forget about yourself. It's funny, no matter how many people tell you to take care of yourself, it usually just doesn't happen.
But, TRY, Kelly, TRY!!!
Oh my gosh I am in tears Kelly!! That picture of your precious baby girl seeing her mommy for the first time is the most beautiful photo ever!! I am just SO overjoyed that you finally got to look into the eyes of your baby girl- what a miraculous day!!
OH I LOVE THE LORD SOO MUCH!! THAT IS SO AWESOME!! SHE IS GORGEOUS KELLY!
YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE THIS BUT we were on a girls night out trip and we found ourselves talking about u and harper a lot and i bought our lil girl the "Daddy I want a Pony" onesie and ALMOST sent it to you but couldn't find the address... OH MY! HAHA.. BUT you got it! every time i see it now and every time our little girl will wear it i will think and pray for "the stamps!" love u so!!
Open Eyes!!!!!!!! Praise the Lord!! Praise the Lord again for those coming to know Him because of Harper's story!
Miracles do happen and Harper is a proof! My God keep blessing you and the other familes in the room w/ Harper! Thanks for the updates!
Wow, what an amazing day. God is soooo good! Harper is so beautiful and such a little miracle. I loved seeing her sweet little eyes and I'm so happy that you got to see her wiggle her little toes. What precious moments you've had today. You and Scott and your precious little girl are in my prayers, along with all of the other babies and families living the NICU life.
Oh her eyes are just beautiful!! How exciting!! I am so excited for you...and a regular vent is a HUGE improvement :-) I could only grin when I saw the pony onsie!
Happy tears all around!
I was just SO stunned and excited and glad to see your baby girl with her eyes opened in this post!! Praise the Lord for He is SO good and SO mighty! Continuing to pray for you, sister!
Oh what wonderful news! God is SO Good!
I was thrilled to see her eyes open! What a wonderful feeling that must have been for you to see her eyes open after all this waiting! God bless you all and God bless Harper! I will continue to keep all the babies in all the NICU's in my prayers.
Yay! Yay! Yay! What beautiful eyes she has!!! Great news of wonderful progress. She is well on her way to room air!! She reminds me so much of our 9# baby girl. I am sure she is the belle of the NICU. Continued prayers from IN. Angie, RN
Yeah! What a blessing to see her eyes!
I've been reading and praying for you.
Our own little boy had a horrible start like this and we didn't know if he'd live.
It's a really rough way to start out the parenting journey! It will definitely change your parenting. You will appreciate every last thing about her so much more because you know you could have lost her.
I've known for years that God has something special in store for my son because of the way he entered the world and because of the things we deal with in our lives right now.
I'm so happy that your little sweetie is improving!
Lizzie
www.adustyframe.com
YEAH!! She is just amazing. So beautiful. I'm so happy for you. Still sending prayers your way.
Jennifer in WI
Oh Kelly, I just gasped when I saw those beautiful eyes open!!! What a blessing your Harper is!!! Come on Harper, next picture Mommy holding her best friend!! Love to all!!!
Felicia in NC
Oh my goodness...now I am crying too. I was so excited to get on my computer and see that you had posted and I noticed right away those big eyes open. Praise God!!!
3 People saved --- AMEN!!!
This just topped off my day. I am so thrilled and excited for her, for the new brothers and sisters, and for you mommy and daddy.
Go Harper!!!!
Praying for Harper.
What a blessing you are to others...
Joanna Taylor
a Southern Baptist preacher daughter out here in NM
Oh, wow!! This is the best update!!! Look at those beautiful eyes!!
As soon as I saw those big eyes I thought oh praise the Lord! I know you will never forget this day! I am still praying!
What beautiful eyes! So happy for your family.
YEAH!!!!! We are so excited I can barely sit still. She is beautiful!
Oh, Kelly, when I saw that precious picture of Harper with her eyes open, my eyes filled with tears, too! I cannot even imagine what an emotional day this has been for you and your family -- to finally be able to look in those beautiful eyes! I am so happy for ya'll!
Praise the Lord for how He has chosen to work through this entire situation. To God be the glory!
I've never seen eyes that look so much like the spirit of God before - so much beauty and love in those eyes. I am so happy for your family and the amazing way God is working through you.
She is so beautiful. I'm thrilled to hear how much better she's doing!! :-)
Oh my WORD!!! I am just BAWLING over here in Tampa -- she is PRECIOUS!!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story with this whole world, Kelly. I have to say, having followed your blog since January of LAST YEAR, it has allowed me to grow deeper in my own faith!! I am so thankful for that! What a blessing you are to everyone!!
Kelly, I totally teared up when I saw the first picture and her eyes were open. I can only imagine how you felt. That is so awesome, I am so happy for you and baby Harper.
God is so good. My prayers are with your family, your story is amazing and the fact that God is using this to bring lost ones to him is beyond amazing. You are amazing. truly an inspiration.
I hope we can see your video!!!!
Kelly & Family,
Praise the Lord for the improvements with Harper! I'm so happy for ya'll. Harper is precious and has beautiful eyes! I hope you have some great time with her tonight!
AWESOME!!! God is SO GOOD!
What a miracle she is. I was in tears just seeing the pictures of her looking at you. I can't imagine how you must feel. Little Harper is still in our prayers.
Praying in California
Kelly,
Lee Lockhart Morton and I are sitting here in awe of what God has done today. What a sweet blessing to see your sweet baby's eyes and to hear of her moving around. What joy, what joy! Praise to the Lord for the souls He is saving! Thanks for making yourselves so available! To God be the glory! Love, prayers, and praises! Jenny Beth and Lee
HOORAY! HOORAY! I starting crying when I saw those beautiful eyes! How wonderful!
<>< Melanie W.
I just cannot stop looking at her eyes! She is beautiful!! I get chills every time I click over her!! I could just scream! God is soooooo good! I am so thankful for the lives that have been changed because of God using her story. I am praying for Harper to come home soon!! Seriously, I'm just SOOOOOO excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, I am so glad to hear such a great report! Those eyes are just gorgeous :).
MOMMY2VIN
Kelly,
What a blessed day-even though it is icy there! You and Scott must be overjoyed that Harper was able to wiggle her toes and to open her eyes! I am crying with you at seeing your beautiful baby's eyes looking into yours! God is continually at work in this situation! Still praying you can go home soon....Danielle
Just checked your blog for the first time today and that made my day for sure!! Beautiful site!!!!!!
She is proof that miracles happen. I have been following your blog since she was born. Now, I am addicted to your sweet family. I can't wait to see pics of her at HOME!!
Her eyes are beautiful. Congratulations.
Praise the Lord! I came home from work and just had to get my daily "Harper Update" and saw those beautiful eyes open wide! I think that she has your eyes...she is beautiful. I am so glad that you are feeling better and got to be a part of this moment that you have been praying for. What a testimony you all will have and to God be the glory!
praise god from whom all blessings flow!!!! kelly & scott i am sooo happy for you guys tonight. what a special day. harper is just beautiful-sweet sweet angel.
That is SO AWESOME! I have a notebook/journal in my church bag that has a list of all of the prayers that I know God has answered, I just updated it with Harper's Name, I may need to get another Journal soon. When she comes home I will update it again. We will keep praying for health of your whole family (take care of your self) & the other sick babies.
Stephanie Lewis
That is so amazing and I am so happy, when I saw her eyes open I think my heart skipped a beat!!!! She is so beautiful, and I know in time you will have her in your arms and I can't wait to see all those pics!!!! God Bless you and yours!
I know you don't know me but somehow I have found your blog and am praying for sweet Harper. Our oldest son Christopher was born weighing 9 lbs. and was in the NICU as well. He was having some breathing problems. The first time I saw him with his eyes open I boo-hood just like you did. The same with our 2nd son who was born 9 wks. early. There is just something about looking at the child you have prayed for and they look back at you. There is just something about their eyes.
God is good & I'll continue to pray for Harper.
I know you don't know me but somehow I have found your blog and am praying for sweet Harper. Our oldest son Christopher was born weighing 9 lbs. and was in the NICU as well. He was having some breathing problems. The first time I saw him with his eyes open I boo-hood just like you did. The same with our 2nd son who was born 9 wks. early. There is just something about looking at the child you have prayed for and they look back at you. There is just something about their eyes.
God is good & I'll continue to pray for Harper.
AWE !!! PRECIOUS!! SHE IS A DOLL ....SO SO HAPPY THINGS ARE GOING WELL!! TAKE GOOD CARE!!
FROM INDIANA
Oh KELLY--WHAT A BIG DAY!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled to see her beautiful eyes open...I know this had to be absolutely HUGE for y'all! That is a wonderful thing to celebrate on this freezing cold day!
And the stories of the people who have found the Lord as a result of this story of faith...no words to describe the joy in that. Harper has already had such an impact on eternity--it gives me chills!
Continuing to pray for great things...for H's health, your strength, and for His Kingdom!
Love y'all!
Those beautiful eyes are such a blessing and an answered prayer. Congratulations!
Kelly, the blogland cried with you tonight! To see sweet Harper's eyes open was a gift and an answer to so many prayers. God's ways are perfect ... who knows how many bloggers will come to know Jesus because of Harper's story. He is amazing!
I've been praying for Harper since day 1. How appropriate that she opened her eyes today, on the very day I found out I'm going to be a Mema AGAIN! Miracles never cease. God bless all of you.
Oh Kelly! When I saw the picture of Harper with her eyes open I instantly started crying. Sophia (4 y.o.) was already in bed and she called out, asking why I was crying. I let her get out of bed to see the pics. of Harper because she's been following along with me each day and was so excited to see her beautiful eyes too! And moving her little toes? What an exciting day for you all!!! I'm praising God tonight and continuing to pray. Man, the day I see a picture of you holding her, I am going to be such a blubbering mess!
Ruthie :)
Im sooo happy for you!!! this must be a wonderful day for you! god bless and your little girl is in my heart...
xoxo
Sandra
Way to go Harper!
Now I am crying!!! Praise GOD!!!!!!!!!
Those are some of the sweetest pictures I have ever seen! What a beautiful answer to prayer. I am so happy for your family. I will continue to pray for God's blessings for Harper and her Mommy and Daddy!
- Chris
Kelly and Scott,
I know that yall where over filled with joy when Harper opened her eyes!! She is soo pretty!!! I can't wait to see her dressedup in all her pretty outfits!! =)
Hang in there!!
She is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Just like her mommy...I can just see her have daddy around her pinkie :0)...can't wait to see pictures of her without all the tubes...
Still praying for you guys!
Amanda
God is so good. I am so happy to hear how well Harper is progressing. Continuing to pray for a complete and total healing. Many blessings to you.
What beautiful eyes and beautiful pictures! I am sooooooo happy for you all!!!!!!!!! :) :)
Arlene
I can't even imagine the overwhelming emotions that came over you and your husband as you looked into your baby girls eyes! I've been following your story (thank you for being so diligent about keeping us all posted) for a few months now and tonight I just had to delurk to tell you I was thinking of you and your family and I just couldn't be more happy. What a blessing! Your experience has certainly put things in perspective for me and I've learned to not to take anything for granted. Thank you for being such a strong testiment and for sharing your life with all of us! Harper is every bit perfect, by the way!!
I have been checking up on little Harper ever since I saw the prayer request on the "Bring the Rain" blog. I have been so touched and have prayed and prayed for her and for Jenna's son Brayden. I have had 3 children, 1 in heaven, a 2 year old, and a 5 month old. My mommy's heart has been so burdened for you and I am just in tears (again!) at this great news! What an amazing God we serve. I'm awed by seeing Him move and truly sense His hands over your family. Harper is beautiful and already has such an amazing testimony!
Harper:
Your beautiful eyes have spoken a thousand words! You have done so much already little one! May your life be as blessed as you have blessed all of us!
Illinois Prayers
Kelli Linkis <><<
I was in tears when I saw her sweet eyes! I am so glad you had a good day today. May the blessings continue tomorrow!
Hallelujah!! We have all joined you in prayer here at the Helms house!
Happy Tears!! I have checked on this sweet baby girl everyday since I found you log and I am so excited that she is moving her fingers and toes and then to see those beautiful eyes opened how wonderful God is. Still praying in OK.
This is such great news. When I scrolled down and saw her little eyes open I had to share the news with my husband. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Prayers from Paris, TX!!
God is so good!!
Bless your hearts. This is the first time I've been by. I will keep you and your beautiful baby in my prayers.
Hugs,
Sue
God is good and God is faithful! So happy (crying tears of joy) that Harper has her eyes open and is alert and is doing so much better! She's such a trooper! And so are you guys! Still praying for you all!
OOOHHH KELLY! SHE'S BEAUTIFUL! TRULY BEAUTIFUL! I'm thinking she looks like her momma!? What a miraculous moment for y'all! HUGE HUGE HUGE PRAISES TO GOD! I'm so over joyed-I'm just a mess over here!
She is so beautiful! Those eyes are gorgeous!
I am so glad you got to see Harper's eyes open!! I remember when my son was in NICU and he opened his at 6:00am one day. I was there everyday at 6:00 just waiting to see them again. God is awesome and I am glad your story is helping spread the word. We will continue to pray for your baby.
Christy, Brad, and Brycen
Boy, I have tears rolling down my face. As soon as I read your update and saw Harper's picture, I lost it. I'm so happy for you and your husband. This is wonderful news!!
Praise God! Praise God! She has the most beautiful eyes. Our God is so good!
Our God is an AWESOME God!
Kelly, she is precious...LOVE those sweet eyes. Continuing to pray for sweet Harper and her family!! I was so excited to see the picture of her with her eyes open and holding her daddy's had, PRAISE the LORD!!
Many more Blessings!!!
Praise the Lord!!! So happy you guys are having a good day!!
Praise the Lord! God is sooo good! I am overjoyed that she opened her eyes today . . . . what a wonderful thing!! God bless you, Harper, and Scott. Congrats!!
I can't stop crying, I burst into tears when I saw her beautiful eyes. I went and woke my daughter up to see hers. I am going to update facebook now. I am SOOO Happy!
She is SO beautiful! I cried when I saw you beautiful opened eyes. What an exciting day. Praise God! Still praying for you guys.
awesome news, what a precious sight - those eyes! Heaven! I love the pic w/ her hand over the lamb. When can you hold her?
I cried with you! Nothing is more special than looking into your baby girls eyes! She is gorgeous!! Praying for Harper and your family
So excited to hear the wonderful news! I will continue to pray for you, your family, and all the families with little babies in the NICU!
She has the most beautiful eyes! Ooooh soo sweet, Kelly! I am soo glad that today was such a good day for ya'll! God is so good!
Okay so I know I already commented on this post once, but I just saw on Betsy's blog that baby Harper had her eyes open and I was just so excited. How beautiful those eyes are!!! They pics are just beautiful!!
I'm so happy for you,
Dawn
What a precious and sweet gift to see the picture of Harper with her eyes open. I am crying with you! Thank you for opening your life and heart to each of us. Blessings all over you and your precious family!
This is fabulous news!!! I will keep you and Harper in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh Kelley I know you and Scott can hardly contain yourselves! Harper has BEAUTIFUL eyes. I've never seen anyone look so much like their mommy as Harper does you!
I can't wait until we get the first pictures of y'all holding here in your arms. OH the love!!!!
My hubby asks about Harper everyday and even my 77 year old mom ask about her yesterday. She hears me talk about y'all so much.
Just wanted to let you know we are still praying here in Newport and can't wait for the next update.
We're expecting that nasty ice tonight and tomorrow. Stay warm and try and rest! Give your mom a hug for me. I really miss her.
what a beautiful baby girl. you are all in my prayers.
I am so, so happy that Harper is doing so well! You both also seem so much more at ease. :)
I have a little girl, Katie, who is 13 months now. When she was 18 days old she contracted Bacterial Meningitis and was on life support for over a week and in the hospital for a month and a half. It was THE scariest time in my life. It was pure terror, really.
I know what you're going through, being in the NICU. It's tough enough having your own baby sick, but seeing all of the other babies is hard too.
Praying for you all!
Kristine
Congrats on Harper opening her eyes! I've been wishing for this day for everyone. Your family is in my families thoughts daily.
Praise the Lord for more answered prayers! She is absolutely precious!!
AMEN!
Oh! She is so beautiful. What big pretty eyes. I know you are so thankful this special day has come and that you're baby is continuing to improve. Please know that we are praying for y'all!
Oh that news just made my day. I'm am crying tears of joy right along with you. God has a huge special plan for Harper! She is beautiful!
I didn't know she could get prettier. Now I do. SO Precious.
HARPER YOU DID IT! I am bawling seeing the pictures of her with her eyes open! How amazing looking at you'r baby in the eyes for the first time! Who knew seeing a baby open her eyes would be one of the best moments of you'r life!!! God is good!
Her eyes!!! What a beautiful sight! My husband and I are both sitting here crying over those pics of you and Scott looking in on your alert little one!! Yay!!! You have made my night! What a blessing this little girl is that has changed so many lives!
Harper's eyes are so pretty. What an amazing sight to see!
Praise our wonderful Father in heaven!
I am soooo happy to hear she's awake! Holy cow! What a precious angel you have. I couldn't be happier for your family.
I am rejoicing with you about the good news on Harper. Y'all are still in my prayers.
Oh my goodness, I started crying when I saw your beautiful daughter's precious little eyes, I cant imagine how it made you feel. I keep Harper and you in my prayers!
Praise Him!
Oh, look at those eyes!!! You can just tell that she knows who her momma and daddy are!! I'm so happy for you and Scott!!!
Wow, what fun it was to open the page and see those little eyes open. Just wonderful, wonderful news! I'm so glad everything is working, wow what a feeling for you guys to see her this way. I hope you are feeling better and that silly cold better stay away.
LOOK AT THOSE BEAUTIFUL EYES!!!!!!! Gorgeous. Simply Gorgeous.
Kelly I cried when I saw the picture of you staring into your daughter's eyes...precious.
Thank you Jesus.
Such good news! Praise God! By the way, I thought Harper looked a lot like you and now that she opened her eyes I can see she definitely has her mommy's beautiful eyes!
God is good- all the time!
Kelly,
I discovered your blog right after Harper (love the name!) was born through Fran, a.k.a."Blessed by Him" -- we live in the same town and go to church together and have been following Harper's story ever since. Just wanted to send you a note to encourage you and let you know I have been praying for you. I have a 12 year old miracle boy living in my house. Circumstances were different but he was put on ECMO and so many of your experiences were ours. I have related to almost EVERYTHING you have blogged about. We went through so many of the same things and experienced all the same emotions, and received very similar outporings of love and support. There is just no beating the Christian community during a time like this. I have often wondered how others ever get through tough times with out Christ and His body of believers. Your daily news has caused so many flashbacks for me. Today was one I loved as much as you -- seeing their eyes for the first time! Precious. It is such a blessing to hear about how this has affected souls for eternity! I've always said no matter how long Patton lives or what he does in his life God has already used him more for His Glory and that of His Kingdom than most of us may ever experience. All at the ripe old age of 7 weeks. I feel a kinship to you and feel as though I have some small insight in how to pray for you, Harper, your husband and all your sweet family. Be encouraged, continue to be strong, know that there are so many praying for you, including one momma in Tennessee.
Bless you,
Pam
Awesome, awesome, awesome!
Great news - continued prayers for your family!
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful sight for Harper to see her mommy and daddy for the first time! You're in millions of people's prayers and hearts. I've never met you but feel I know you from reading your blog. Thank you for all the updates and photos of your beautiful family! Will continue praying for healing! Stay well!
God bless all of you!
Lynn in Texas
Precious Baby girl!!! Prasie the Lord she has opened her eyes, and some cute eyes may I add. I am so happy that she is doing better. You all will continue to be in my prayers. God is good!! Lori in GA
Praise God!!!!!
~Amanda
Wow! What an amazing day! I was so happy to see those sweet eyes of Harper's open today! Praying for you and keeping you in my thoughts daily! Hang in there! :)
OMG!!!! I can't even put words to this Kelly!!! :)
I get goosebumps everytime I read. God is so amazingly good. It is so awesome about the salvations through this journey of yours!
PTL! I am praying,too! (I live approximately 90 miles from Tulsa.) We have a miracle baby in our church who was born at 28 weeks! They gave her zero chance, not b/c of her preemie state but b/c of her health issues. God touched her and she is doing remarkable! The doctors had to give God the credit. Our big God still works miracles! He is working one for Harper, too!
Love,
Sherry
She looks wonderful! I read that you were able to change her diaper the other day and thats fabulous! I think its so great to have parents participate in the babies care, for them and for you. Even when its just the littlest thing it helps you to bond with your baby. I'm glad to hear that she's off the oscillator, she's getting better everyday!
Love her bows...I'm not sure how you get them to stick though. We make bows for our babies, but as headbands. I'd love to know your secret...
I got to know your family during Carrie & Chris' wedding weekend in Corpus Christi. From the moment that Carrie alerted us to Harper's birth and health issues I have been a faithful blogwatcher and have sent many prayers. Baby Harper is here to remind all of us not to take any of our blessings for granted. Hugs to you in Tulsa from Corpus Christi, Texas.
Kelly, it took my breath away to see her eyes open! What a wonderful moment for you - the same feeling you get when she was born~
Oh Kelly,
I have prayed that you would soon get to see Harper's beautiful eyes and Praise God you have! I am crying happy tears now as I am reading this. Such wonderful news!! I will continue to pray for you all!
Love, Tammy from Alabama
Okay tears in the eyes and everything!!!! I don't think I've ever been happier to see eyes and it's not even my daughter :) Seriously you will never know how much we all love your precious little girl!
Still praying..can't wait to see her in your arms!
I just clicked on your site,...and almost fell off my chair!..Princess Harper, looking right at me! Oh my, glory be to God! Your new family is inspiring so many of us here in Calif.
Still praying! (and may not stop til I see those photos of her first steps!)
Much love to you all.
What an answer to our prayers! I was overjoyed at the sight of Harper's sweet little eyes open!!! We need some kind of warning...I almost burst out crying!
I'm so happy that you are getting to share such sweet moments with her. God is so good!
Oh, what awesome, glorious news!! Praise the Lord for the miracles He is doing in your beautiful daughter!!
Thank you for sharing these pictures of your daughter with her gorgeous eyes open and alert!
Continued blessings to you!
That is incredibly exciting! She has such beautiful eyes!
Kelly I had tears when I saw the picture of your daughter looking at you!! Praise be to Jesus!!
Maybe when your life settles down a little you can walk us through a bible study on faith when this is over? I would love that!!
BLess you!
How precious to hear that she is opening her eyes and wiggling her toys. Before we know it, you'll be holding her! And soon, taking her home! God is so amazing in how He works. This first month of 2009 has definitely brought me closer to God and Jesus. Harper is truly an angel sent from Heaven.
Jeepers look at those peepers!
How sweet..oh I hope they let you hold her soon and feed her, she is going to love being held and loved on by you and your hubby.
She is so sweet, and has pretty eyes like her mama..
hugs..thanks for the update.
Kelly~I had tears come to my eyes as I saw hers!!! Praise God for another wonderful day for Harper and your family. What a blessing she is and how God has used her to brings others to HIM! Haven't stopped praying! Paige in Florida
Love seeing those little eyes! Praying for you all and especially for little Harper to get stronger and to go home soon.
Lori Newman
Praise God! We are so thankful your beautiful little girl has opened her eyes! Hopefully she will be home with you soon! Still praying! God is good!
Praise the Lord!! I love seeing those precious eyes. God is so wonderful.
I am continuing to pray, Kelly! God is doing amazing things through her precious life already. Praise His Name!
Oh Kelly, She is beautiful. I am just sobbing, my kids are so excited. As soon as I saw you updated I came over and was suprised to see her little eyes open. I count it such a privelage and blessings to be a part of praying for you and Harper.
Blessings,
Linda
My heart is filled with joy! As I read your post I began to cry...what a little miracle you have! Oh, what beautiful eyes your little Harper has. Praise God, Praise God!
God is so good and I have enjoyed seeing His Glory be done in your life!
Praise be to God!!!
Many prayers have been said for Harper and your family and many more will be made for y'all.
Your post brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for you! And it's so awesome how God is using all of this for His glory!
Congratulations! I knew little Miss Harper had it in her! Still praying for healing and now praying thankful prayers for everything you have been blessed with!
Beautiful girl - it's about time we saw those gorgeous eyes of hers!! Tell those other NICU parents that their babies are in our prayers here and we are so thankful to our Heavenly Father for watching over Harper and continuing to help her get better!
Well, you've gone and made me cry too! Thank you.
She's a beauty- and a real chubba wubba, which in our family means delicious kisses on sweet baby skin. I'm so thankful for the good reports and the beautiful eyes looking at her Mom and Dad.
Our God is an awesome God....those are the first words I uttered when I saw those awesomlely beautiful eyes of Harper!! And to think I almost didn't check your blog again tonight!!! To God be the glory!!!!!
She's a dollbaby with those eyes open and I love the pics with yall looking at her. You can see the love of a mommy and daddy in them. So beautiful. I'm so glad she's improving each day. We continue to pray for Baby Harper each day.
I was so excited when I saw Harper's little eyes open! That is great that she is starting to move her hands and toes! I will keep praying for you guys!
In Him,
Christa- Magnolia, Texas
Beautiful!!!! I have been following and praying. God is soooo good!
I am so happy for you. God is good. I know you are so excited.
Such great news today! I can imagine you've been crying at a peak of those sweet eyes. I'm crying, too, just reading your post! You've got a wonderful little family and I know Harper will be home soon and demanding that pony!
I have been praying for this sweet baby girl from the minute she was born! So amazing to see her eyes and have them look up to her wonderful parents, family, friends, and the angels surrounding her. Glory to God!
Sarah Jacobs
Kelly,
Harper is sooo precious.. For you to share these precious pictures is so breath taking. I had so many tears just to see harper with her eyes open... I excepted the lord into my life last june. Lately I had been feeling empty like unsure of many things with my faith. You kelly are an amazing mother of great faith and strength. Bless your precious family and thank you for sharing your life with each of us.
Stephanie in mo.
Harper is a tough little girl! She is BIG and strong and fighting to see her mama and daddy. Stay strong in the Lord. He hears you! Love, CArol
I am so happy you received the Footprints bag. Girl, you have had my heart since Angie sent out the request. Then our local weather man sent it out on Twitter so I knew I needed to check it out! Birmingham, AL is praying for you guys! You 3 definitely have my heart! Oh yeah and Roll Tide!
God is good!!!!
I am totally bawling here... Happy tears are the BEST, aren't they? :)
The absolute WARMEST of wishes to you all tonight, and many, many more prayers headed your way...
She has such beautiful little eyes. I know this was such an amazing moment for you and your husband. I'm so glad to hear that she's off of the oscillator! Praise God! Isn't it amazing how God works through our sweet babies to bring His children back to Him? I'm brought to tears when I think of the many lives that God changed through our baby girl.
On a sidenote, I was so excited to see the Footprints package! I'm wondering which of my sweet friends sent it your way. I can't wait to find out who it was. I was called to volunteer with this amazing ministry and I've loved every second.
I'm praying daily for strength and healing for Harper and peace beyond all understanding for your family.
~Lurenda
God's mercies are new every morning! What a great blessing. I have appreciated the strong faith that you have both shown through your adventure with Harper! It has renewed my spirit and love for our Savior! God bless your family!
Allisa
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