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 601 – 640 of 640 Newer› Newest»Great news about the vent! That oscillator is so mean looking, isn't it?!? Ask if they will let you play her some music now that all that racked is gone. Alison always had great sats whenever we played soft worship songs! I am so glad she is off paralytics and can see her mommy and daddy. Get ready...you think life is crazy now? Wait until she comes home! Praying for you and your ministry through this blog...Stephanie Rogers
www.alisonrogers.net
What a wonderful day!! I cried when I saw the first picture of her precious eyes open. Continuing to send prayers.
My heart absolutely melted when I saw the picture of Harper with her eyes opened. And, you can just feel the emotions in all the pictures!
I know I'm going to have a good day today, because of this....
Still praying,
Alice
I am in tears! Harper has the most beautiful eyes, and I'm sure, the cutest little wiggly feet and hands. God is already using her for His work - what a blessing! Still praying for y'all. l am so happy for you, no words . . .
Laura J. (Alabama)
God is SO good!! I am so happy to hear that Harper is doing so well. Gorgeous pictures!!
Still praying...
Jenny B in TX
Of course she knows you love her....I'm about crying.
Her eyes are open. Praise You, Jesus!
Can't wait til tomorrow's news, J
Kelly, I am so very happy Harper Opened her eyes to see her mom and dad. When my son finally woke up (like Harper) that was one of the sweetest moments I ever had. Don't worry about puffy eyes when you have good tears, honey and know that all things work together for the good...Rom 8:28 . You are absolutely beautiful and look GREAT for just having a beautiful girl!
It is a great honor to pray for all of you, and I cried just as much reading your update because I am happy with you :) I am also praying for you to have endurance... the 2 week mark.. you may be getting homesick if you haven't already.
It wasn't until I had my own surpise journey through the nicu that I began to appreciate and CELEBRATE the little things I would have missed had I not had that crazy detour.
We spent 55 days in the nicu and half of those were on a ventilator... She is making AMAZING Progress:)
BTW YAY for Nicu buddies!!! That was a life saver for me and you might want to stay in touch.
Lots of love from the Hoover family from SC
What an answer to prayer! She has beautiful eyes!!
Praise the Lord for little eye! I cannot even imagine your joy at seeing little Harper waking up, moving around, and seeing her momma and daddy for the first time! It's exciting to hear how God is working in lives through your family. Continuing to pray!
What a miracle! and what pretty eyes she has ...
Praise God! Harper is fearfully and wonderfully made by our creator His works are wonderful, and we know that full well!
(adapted from 139:14)
so glad to hear that she's on a regular vent know! That's huge!
I'm a pediatric nurse and i LOVE when God works miracles right in front of your eyes and proves all of the medical intelligance wrong!
i'm rejoicing with you right now!
Psalm 139:14
(i forgot the book the first time :)
Those eyes are BEAUTIFUL!!! I can just see the joy in your eyes looking at her...I now have a permanent box of tissues on my desk reading your blog...again, you, Harper and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Praise God.
He is so good.
Oh Kelly, there is nothing sweeter!!! I love those precious pics and I am thrilled that you got to gaze into her beautiful eyes! I am rejoicing with you over the work that God is doing in her life and the healing that He is bringing, and in the lives of others who are coming to know Him. To God be the glory, great things He has done!!
Love you and still praying! Faith
What beautiful eyes you have Harper!! I am so glad we are all getting to see them. Praying for you all!
What a joy it was to see Harper's sweet little eyes! I can only imagine what you and Scott were feeling seeing her look at you! What a blessing she is!
Oh Kelly, Praise Jesus! I am so excited that your baby is moving and opening her eyes. I am thankful that you did not get sick and that you were able to be there.
Kelly- God is truly great! We are continuing to pray for lil harper and her continued recovery! glad you guys are sooo close to st francis! we are iced in here in jenks too:) Soooo happy Harper is doing soo wonderfully!
Great news all around. Her eyes looked simply beautiful open! Yeah for Harper.
Praying things keep moving up!
Rachel (Lee's Summit, MO)
luvfor9@gmail.com
God is Good. You are very blessed.
Awww, Kelly! We are all just joyful for you and Scott. Still praying!
Yay Harper! I loved opening your blog and seeing a picture of her eyes! I'm so happy that I'm jumping for joy over here
AWWW...I am so happy to see Harper with her beautiful eyes open. I don't know you guys but I have been praying for Harper everyday. So happy to see that she is improving everyday. Praise God! He is good!.
I am so glad to hear the good news about Harper and will continue to pray for her healing and your entire family. You are amazing people to understand that through lil' Harper, God has been able to save several people. At such a young age, Harper is already blessing so many lives.
it's such a blessing to see those beautiful eyes!
I am hoping your dvr holds on to all those great shows. You will have alot to catch up on while holding sweet Harper! I saw a youtube video that said they investigated how the Bachelor was going to end and I think your fav Melissa from Dallas is going to win! We will see though! Hope you stay warm today!!
Oh yay for sweet baby eyes! I'm so glad you were there for her to see. I'm sure she knows just how much you and Scott love her! I'm praying she continues to get better quickly so you can hold her in your arms.
Yay!!!! I am so happy her eyes were open today!!! Harper will be home in no time!
Goodness she is so beautiful!! I know you guys were absolutely thrilled when she opened her eyes! She is so lucky to have you as her parents. This update was wonderful, thank you so much for keeping us updated on her. Looks like you might be having her home sooner than you first thought! :)
kelly she is so beautiful!! Truly such a blessing from God. What wonderful news you got. I pray for her healing and for God to receive all the glory!! Those eyes of hers are stunning!! Just precious!!
Praise the Lord! Kelly I have been reading this blog after hearing about it on Angie's site Bring the Rain. I have to say you are a wonderful testament to relying on the Lord through good times and bad. You have encouraged me in my walk with the Lord and I wanted you to know we will continue to pray for your family as Harper continues to improve. Praying for you all in NJ. God Bless!
Thank you for the wonderful update - tears in eyes over this! We'll keep praying for your little one.
PRAISE GOD! We have been and will continue to pray for all of you here in Helena. Be blessed and may his love engulf you!
Jessica Breland
I don't think I've seen a little girl with more beautiful eyes than hers.
The picture of you looking at her makes me cry!
Oh! I just shed tears seeing her eyes open!!!! I am so happy to see her pretty face. You and your husband, and especially Harper are always there in the back of my mind, and I am so overjoyed to see her improving. May God continue to bless Harper and your family!
So HAPPY!
I ran across your blog from another blog. Your blog is such a blessing to me. God is really doing miracles and blessing you and your family.
My daughter was in NICU for 2 months she was 2 months premature and I remember the first time she opened her eyes I cried tears off joy.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and it is awesome that God is using this to witness to others. God Bless you and your family!! Tonyia from Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Kelly~I have just followed my way to your blog & read back over the last few posts to see what had happened.I am so pleased to read your darling Harper is growing stronger & stronger each day. I have twin girls & they were born at 32 weeks after developing TTTS.Oddly enough only yesterday I was sat with my darlings looking at some photo albums with them in their incubators in NICU.They laughed & wouldnt believe what pipsqueaks they had once been.If you peek at my blog you will see they are healthy hearty girls now,3 & 1/2 & to say they light up our lives is no overstatement.Every day I thank for being so blessed with them.
One day you will be sat with Harper & she will be looking at these photographs of her & giggle & will say thats not me mama as mine did :o)
Keep strong,our time in NICU was so unreal,so intense yet in its own way so precious,the outside world is far away & its just you & your little one.
I will keep your little girl in my prayers
GTM x x x
Wow--God is so good, and you are keeping such a good attitude! Amen and amen. grace, peace, strength, and more healing to you and your little one.
It is so wonderful to read that you are HOME. I hope everything goes smoothly and you can update us when you have time. Enjoy all the love and cuddle time ! Ypu definitely have a precious daughter !!
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