UPDATE:
Our wonderful doctor just came out and talked to us and talked to us about her oxygen going down. He said she has to get to 40% before they could start taking her nitrate down (but he acted like that could happen in the next few days) and he said then they could possibly start waking her up. I may get to see my baby's eyes VERY soon!!!!!!! I can't wait for the day she looks at me and Scott and knows we are her parents!!!
This has been such a wonderful day and it's not even noon!!! :-) Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you for praying for Harper!
I will be honest - I had a hard day yesterday. I think all the time in the hospital had started to catch up with me and looking at my baby still on 100% oxygen was really scaring me. I worried she would never breathe on her own. I worried we would never take her home. It could be the hormones - but I just was very very sad yesterday even though I've tried so hard to be positive. I normally always see the glass half full and the silver lining in everything.
We were so glad when we left last night and Harper was at 95% oxygen. I prayed all night long as often as I could that when we got to the hospital this morning - she would still be at 95% but deep in my heart I worried that she wouldn't be.
God knows just when we need a little encouragment. We got here this morning and she was at 80% oxygen!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it. (I think it was the bow that made her feel pretty and she wanted to try harder to get home so she could put on some dresses)Ha! A few minutes ago - they had her at 77%. I can't even begin to tell you how huge and amazing that is to us. To God be the Glory Great things He has done!!!!
We know it could still be a long road but we are so thankful for the blessings of today! Thank you for your prayers - we are in gratitude to you forever!!!! We love all of you SOOOOOO much - we will meet you and thank you in heaven if we don't get to here!!!!
P.S. If you are worried about Dawson - you can read here and see he is JUST fine. I don't think he'll want to come back and live with us. (Especially when he finds out he has to share his home with a spoiled baby girl).
The "LOTness" of it All
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 527 Newer› Newest»AMAZING!!! I had to pull myself together from crying (tears of joy, of course) to comment:) I will continue to pray for your sweet baby girl, you and your family:) Your faith has been more inspirational to me than you could ever imagine.
~Holly
kelly! that's terrific news. i know you're going to have down days. i did and my baby wasn't even sick. give yourself time to heal, hormones and all.
I am Soooo happy for y'all! I'm fairly new to your blog, but you have touched my life so much in the last few days through you blog.
God is so good & Harper is such a fighter! Just think how far down they could take her oxygen if she got to wear her BIG bows!!!
You will never know how you have helped me over the past few days. Thank you
Amber~West Texas
Praise God!!! That is such wonderful news!!
That is fabulous news!!! I am so excited! Praise God.
That is the most fantastic news. As I sit at my desk in Minneapolis working, I just want to go home and hug my kids. I will continue to pray for Miss Harper and dream about what this little girl will achieve some day! Thank you for taking the time to add the updates to the blog for those of us that have become a part of your family.
Praise the Lord! Isn't God good? He is at work all the time. He hears and answers our prayers. It is so awesome to see all who are praying for Harper. It's amazing how vast God's people are...I just can't understand. I can't comprehend the numbers who are coming together to pray for such a sweet precious little one. I am so glad God has brought me into His presence once again. God can use all kinds of things to draw us back to Him. I am eternally grateful to God and you for allowing me a peak into how God is working in and through Harper.
In His arms,
Shellye
With tears rolling down my face, I am praising the Lord right along with you! Great things He has done! We continue to pray for precious Harper and the whole family, the doctors, nurses, and other NICU babies and families.
Rejoicing and praying with you!
GOD IS GOOD! Kelly I am in tears at the glory that is our Lord. He will heal, do not worry! I promise that you are probably getting some baby blues, they normally kick in right about now. But, with the positive news of 77%!!!! should help kick those blues in the butt! Lifting you up in prayers of healing and thanks for the healing that is already happening!
Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow. You may not only be seeing her eyes soon, you may be holding her!!!! Keep clinging to Jesus :0) Make sure you are resting too so that you can care for her when it's your turn :) Love ya!!
Terrific news. God is good. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Glory to God!Hang in there we are all still praying for your sweet Harper!
Priscilla, Northern Missouri
The bow is adorable! Aren't NICU nurses wonderful? So glad that Harper is doing so well this morning! Baby steps...she will get there! I can't wait for you to hold her and for her to wake up...what a sweet moment that will be! Is everyone always commenting on how big she is? Our son was 8 lbs 15 oz and no one could believe he was in the NICU! They didn't even have any onesies that fit him!Keeping you in our prayers!
I am so HAPPY! This is just great news! Harper is so beautiful! Will keep praying for her complete healing!
Just found your blog and you have touched my heart. Isn't it wonderful to know that God is always with us? That He is there to give us strength when we most need it? You and baby Harper are in my prayers.
Fantastic news!!! Continued prayers :)
I just got goose bumps!! Yea, God! And you go, Miss Harper!
Praying, praying, praying! :)
Father, I pray that Harper will breathe in your Spirit and that will always, all of her long, healthy life, be the breath she prefers. Thank you for normal, healthy lungs with no trace of problems. Thank you for an atmosphere of love from her family, her nurses, her doctors, her aides and therapists. Thank you for extending that love all over the NICU to every one of those precious babies. Thank you for a quiet and restful place for Harper's parents to hear your voice so they may speak your words to one another in encouragement. Thank you for healing for Kelly, for courage, and for confidence that You are the healer, the One who is always Good. In Jesus' name.
Oh what wonderful news!! Still praying for your family and the families of the other kiddos that are not well. Thank God for the wonderful staff of care takers! God is GOOD!
Wow...another update....I am crazy excited!!!
Oh Harper.....come on girl...there are many, many, many more bows at home!!!!!!!
Let's get out of this place and go see them!!
Hi Kelly, I just heard about your blog from a friend last weekend and I have been following very closely these last few days. This is such an answer to prayer. I have a little boy (Carter) that is 15 months old and when I look at him I say a prayer for baby Harper, so as you can imagine he is a constant reminder to me. You and Scott are a wonderful reminder to have faith in what the Lord will do. Such wonderful news today. I am so happy! I'm afraid that Harper is going to have a major crush on Carter cause he is pretty cute. Take care, Hannah
PRAISE HIM!!!!PRAISE HIM!!!! GOD IS SO GOOD!!! I'm so happy to hear such happy and encouraging news today. I'm positive it was the bow, it just had to be! I'm so sorry that you were having such a sad day yesterday but so happy that you got some encouragement today! God knows! I can't wait for Harper to see her beautiful parents and see how wonderful they are. She is so blessed and so you are you!
Love and praises!
Jennifer (Yukon, OK)
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!!! Kelly, I am so so happy to hear that Harper is doing so much better, YAY HARPER!!! Stay positive and remember that God loves each of you sooo much!!!
Take care, The Bliznik Family
Bucharest, Romania
Tears of joy, tears of joy, and even MORE tears of joy!! Yay!!!
Awesome news, Kelly :)
Harper will be the best of both worlds... a girly girl and a true fighter all in the same little bundle of joy.
What WONDERFUL news Kelly! I am beyond thrilled that things are going so, so well for Harper. I am continuing to pray for her as well as all the doctors and nurses and children in NICUs around the world! What a mighty God we have!!
YAY! What wonderful news! I'm so happy to hear that she will be able to wake up and look at you and Scott soon!
I think it's very normal to worry about things when you're in a hard situation. I've been really impressed with how positive you've been through this blog and how strong your faith is. Keeping up with Harper's story is really showing how wonderful God is and how well prayers work! I will keep praying!
I just cried happy tears reading your post! I stumbled upon your blog the day Harper was born, and I've been checking it everyday for updates. You have shown tremendous strength during this, and I admire your faith in God. Sweet Harper will continue to get better, and I look forward to seeing a "going home" post in the next few weeks! :)
I just am so happy I can not believe it!! I went to bed way too late last night, and read your update--and I thought about leaving a message about changing that prayer to 90%, but didn't want to be discouraging if 95% was all to expect. But the Lord did better than I would have thought to ask!!!!! I am sure you will never forget what 80% oxygen looks like...rejoicing with you!!
Brittany
You don't know me and I'm sure you have a bazillion of these comments to read up on. I just wanted to say Harper is an angel (you already knew that though ;) and we're praying for her.
We know first hand not getting to hold your baby.. watching them on the vent.. PRAYING that they will make it home!! Our little guy only has 1/2 a heart, is waiting for a NEW one and is undergoing Chemo therapy as well. We are in and out of ICU for all his treatments and my heart aches for every other family that has to go through this.
God is good. He is comforting Ms. Harper while she's lying there. He's making sure her dreams are sweet as sugar! We're praying for LOWER O2 and for decreased nitrate this week.
It's a SLOW process... but the BLESSINGS are wonderful aren't they??!
Hugs from AZ,
Andrea
simmonsfamilyupdate.blogspot.com
Awesome news!!!!!!!! Still praying for everyone.
Nicole (Rhode Island)
That is good news! I'm so glad you are updating everyone. I catch myself thinking about you and Harper at random times throughout the day and I always say a little prayer.
Kelly what wonderful news!!!! God always knows best and when we need those special "pick-me-ups". What a great one y'all got this morning! I'll continue to pray for Harper, as well as you and Scott, and for your emotional strength during these scary and trying times.
Phil 1:6
Your update has made my day. You have also reminded me to hug and love on my kids more and be more patient with them. For that I thank Harper.
To God be the Glory!!!!!!1
Harper is on her way to a full recovery. Keep the Faith. Praying for you ALL.
That is AWESOME news!!
PRAISE GOD!!! What a blessing...so many prayers going up in our home on your behalf and on the behalf of the medical staff taking care of your beautiful baby girl and on behalf of all those precious babies in the NICU. May the Lord continue to rain his peace and provision down on you. You truly are a blessing to me....your strength and faith in such a trial have changed me in ways i can't even describe. Keep letting His light shine thru you!
Praising Jesus for this awesome news!!!! We continue to pray for you and your family constantly!!
Love, Faith
I cried as I read today's update. Expect through our precious Lord and Savior, how could I get so drawn to a family in just a few short days. Again, my class asked me first thing this morning about an update. Thanks for keeping the updates coming.
I cried as I read today's update. Expect through our precious Lord and Savior, how could I get so drawn to a family in just a few short days. Again, my class asked me first thing this morning about an update. Thanks for keeping the updates coming.
Oh, Kelly. We are still praying here in Arizona for you all!
Remember that the fourth or fifth day after delivery is typically the hardest with the hormonal crash, so be gentle with yourself when you feel overwhelmed.
Praise be to God for He is GREAT! GO HARPER GO!
Love,
Amy in AZ
Kelly-
My family and I continue to pray for you and Scott and Baby Harper and your strength. It is o.k. for you to have weak moments. My daughter was in the NICU for a week after she was born and I definitely had my moments where i just wanted to ball up in a corner and cry and be mad all at the same time. You are one of the most amazing people that I know...even though i don't know you, but I feel like i do. You and Scott and your faith are such an inspiration to me. I believe that God will continue to take care of Harper and help her to be strong.
Kelly - That may not only be hormones, but also pure adrenelin that you have been living off of the past several days! Almost a week now! I know how hard it is to rest and take time for you, but it is almost a doctor's orders thing sometimes!
I still can't wait to see her in monograms. I did make my first tutu over the weekend but somehow, Edwin (one of the triplets), was not a willing model!!
God is amazing still preying for baby harper
AWESOME news. Praise God!!
I was SO GLAD to come on here this morning and see this wonderful news! What an AWESOME God we serve!
Still praying...
I don't know you, or you me, but I wanted you to know that I have been praying for your baby, and all the babies in the NICU. You are not alone - I pray that you feel that every moment of every day. Thank you for your posts...I will continue to follow Harpers progress.
Praise God!!! for the wonderful news. I will continue to pray for Harper and your family. Ever since I found out about Harper I have asked everyone I know to pray for her and her amazing parents and the rest of the family.
Can't wait to see a picture of you holding your precious Baby Girl.
In Jesus Love
Praying in Fl
Mari
mariacleon@yahoo.com
yay!!!!!!! i've been praying for sweet harper and you. i can only imagine how hard this has been on you and scott. still praying and hoping all 3 of you will be home soon!
Hi Kelly!
That is FANTASTIC news!!! What a little fighter Harper is. I know the days ahead will continue to get better and better. Still praying for y'all!
Love Lesleigh in Texas
Thank you, Lord! We rejoice with the wonderful news!
Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow! Great things He has done! We just prayed for Harper and you guys in our women's Bible study this morning. I come home and get to read this great update!!!!! Praise His Holy Name!!!!!!
I am so excited. Thank you for the update. We still are praying and thinking of you all.
What wonderful news! Still praying for Harper in California! Take care
Pam
Kelly and Scott- what wonderful news! I'm SO happy to read this and I know you must be beside yourself! Don't be too hard on yourself Kelly, you've been through a lot and all the hormones..ugh. :)
Harper is just so sweet and cute and I could squeeze her little legs! So cute!
Blessing on y'all today!!! We continue to pray!
Kelly,
Amazing how much someone you have never met can touch your life in such a big way. I have been reading your blog (found it through Bienvenue)although I do not have a blog. Your faith in God through all of this is such a powerful testimony. I think of you all often and praying for you daily. You look great, take care of yourself. Harper is absolutely beautiful!
I pray you continue to feel the hugs from your heavenly Father through all of this.
Many Sweet Blessings,
Margaret, NC
Kelly, I am eagerly waiting for that day when you get to hold Harper and look in her eyes and just...love on each other. It's funny, but even I will be relieved when that happens, so I can't even imagine how you'll feel!!! Hang in there, dear heart. Jesus is with you and Scott and your precious baby girl. He will unite you and bring you together in health and happiness!!!
Praise God for all he has done!! I have to say that when I read that Harper was better I cried. I stop what I was doing at work and just had to thank God for what he has done. You are so right when you said "TO GOD BE THE GLORY GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE"!! Thank you Lord for all that you do!!! I was telling my two children 6 & 8 about you and how your baby girl is very sick and that they needed to say a prayer for her. My 6 year old little girl said " Mama if I sing a song for her do you think she can hear it" I told her I'm sure she could so she started sing "Jesus Loves Me" but she took out "ME" in the song and put
in "Harper" after it was over I asked her why she wanted to sing a song to her and she said she just wanted Haper to know that Jesus loves her!! We will keep praying & "singing" that Harper will be better soon!!
Oh thank GOD! What wonderful news! Still praying, and my whole family will keep praying!
Ashley in Georgia
This put tears in my eyes! Tears of JOY!!!! Praise God and His holy and magnificent name!!!! My family and I are still praying for her and your family!
Katie Cole
Bentonville, AR.
www.bentonvillecoles.blogspot.com
Yes, Praise God for He is Good! Thank you for sharing your story with us all... and being real in the fact that you were discouraged too. It is only Jesus in you that can bring you that unexplainable joy in the midst of this trial. We will continue to pray for Harper. Many blessings all the way from British Columbia, Canada!
so glad to hear she is doing better! you and your family are still in my prayers! =)Harper is just precious!
That's good news.
My mom had to watch my brother and in NICU for months. She's told me that was one of the hardest thing she's ever had to do. She knew she could do nothing to make it better, except pray.
Don't give up hope.
Praying for more strength and grace for you,
Madison
Praise God! Praise GOd! i am just jumping up and down I am sooooooooooooooooooooooo excited... Isnt our GOd awesome!!!
Won't stop praying, we love yall!!
Francine
What great news! She is an absolutely gorgeous little girl! God Bless you all and all the other little ones in the NICU with her!
Way to go Harper! So excited to hear this great news. We are praying hard in Atlanta!
YAY...FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!! Continued prayers!
PS your dad's post about Dawson cracked me up!
What wonderful news! Praise God!
I'm sorry yesterday was a difficult day. I wondered whether you'd get the hormone-cocktail that I always seem to get around day three or four. NOT fun, but even more tough to handle when there is real stress and worry to add to it.
My seventh grade bible class (all girls) prayed for Harper yesterday. It was so precious. God has certainly raised up some prayer warriors on your behalf!
I've had a few tiny twinges where I wondered why God didn't choose to turn our own situation around as he has turned yours. But his wisdom is inscrutable and the peace with which he surrounds us assures me that God is in as much control over our situation as he is over yours and Harper's. Different outcome, same amazing, wonderful, merciful God.
It's the bow and the prayers! We'll keep the prayers coming and I have a feeling you'll be ready with the bows!
Lots of love,
Kelly from Georgia
This is great news! I just found your blog a couple few days ago, but have been checking it daily for updates. Praise God! Continuing prayers in Tennessee.
Your little girl is such a cutie. I'm so happy to hear that she is getting better each hour. I pray that you get to bring your little blessing home soon.
So glad to hear things are improving for baby Harper. Whenever I think of her, I say a prayer for her. I am praying also for strength for you and your family. I'm 27 weeks pregnant with my little girl Chloe right now and I don't know if I would have the strength you have if this would happen to me. I know God gives us strength, but I know it is harder to picture ourselves in certain situations. Praying for you and Hoping that sweet baby Harper can come home soon so you can love her up and dress her up! Girls are so much fun! I have a 2 year old little girl too and I go overboard with all of the big bows, flowers and boutique stuff! So much fun!!! Hugs!
Such good news on a Thursday morning. My wife is close friends with Hillary R-B. and we went to school with Julie G. We are all keeping up with you and Harper's progress...our extended families as well. In fact, my mother just yesterday was concerned about who was watching Dawson in all of this...and don't worry, the walking like an 80 year-old goes away (Jenny can definitely relate).
AMEN! Oh my goodness God is so good. I have tears streaming down my face I am SOOOO happy for you all- keep healing lil Harper you are doing an amazing job little girl!!!
Kelly- don't get down on yourself. Hormones after baby can be wild and given the last few days... I don't doubt you were feeling down. Keep trusting in the Lord like I know you do and will. My hormones were a mess after pregnancy - it's just a wild ride.
We will keep praying and I CAN NOT wait for you to look at your gorgeous baby girl for the first time in the eyes and I can not wait for you to hold her. It's going to happen soon I just know it!!!!
Lots of love and prayers and BIG kisses for Harper! Someday we'll all meet even if it is in Heaven!
GOD BLESS!
XOXOXOXO Taryn
That's awesome!!! But don't beat yourself up for being upset yesterday. Don't forget, you have crazy hormones going through you, and then you have a child with a serious medical condition. Its ok to take some time to be upset. It's cathartic!
Praise be to Our loving Lord!!!! What a great update today! I just found your blog right before Harper was born and I've been checking in on your blog everyday. Even though I don't know you and probably will never meet you in this lifetime, I feel like I'm getting to know you. Thank you for honestly sharing that yesterday was a hard day but that you are continuing to trust the Lord and His healing hand on your precious baby girl.....THAT shows your faith!!!! Trusting not in the circumstances but in the character and power of God! Will continue to pray for you all.....
Psalm 147:5 Great is our God and mighty in power
I am so happy for your family. I have been praying for you every night since I found your blog. We also had a sick newborn that we almost lost and though it has been 4 years now, I can still remember running through all the emotions.
God Bless You and Harper.
I check so often during the day for updates even though I only expect to see them at night. I was so thrilled to see the wonderful news from this morning! Thank you so much for keeping us updated on sweet Harper's progress. I have followed your blog for over a year and lately I find myself in near constant prayer for your baby girl and your family. I can't even imagine how your arms must ache to hold her and how much you must want to see the beautiful color of her eyes. It is my prayer that it will all be fulfilled soon. God bless!
Great News! Praise God!!
I think even at this age, Little Harper knows that if she looks good she feels good! The bow was just too cute!! It makes the outfit!! I am encouraged for you all! Will continue to pray for this little fashionista!! {And her parents, caretakers... etc}
Praise the Lord. We are still praying for you and your family and Harper everyday.
PRAISE THE LORD! Praise Him! Oh, Kelly, I'm so happy to read the good news about the oxygen! Wow! 80%! I prayed and prayed and prayed last night, every time I woke up (which is quite often since I have that oh-so-fun tiny pregnancy bladder capacity and general preg. insomnia). I bet you're right...it was probably the promise of bigger bows and monogrammed dresses. Just wait till she finds out about pearls... ;o) My heart aches to know that you had such a hard day yesterday. I can only try to imagine. All I want to do is hug you and find a way to lift and carry some of y'all's burdens. I'm sure there are so many more who feel the same way I do. But I KNOW that the No. 1 very BEST thing we can offer is faithful and committed prayer. I have never prayed so much in my life as I have in the past week. To say I have been blessed by this is simply an understatement. The way our God works, bringing us closer to Him, is truly amazing!
And I howled when I read your Daddy's post this morning about your "First Baby!" Bless his little pea-pickin' heart! When I saw him all propped up in that leather recliner...and then your daddy was telling him to "Dream on!" Too cute!
GOD IS SO GOOD! He heard your prayers and has answered them. Last night when I read about them trying to decrease the oxygen again, I prayed that she would be able to breathe with the oxygen down. This report from you today is awesome. I can understand how you must have felt yesterday but God's timing is right. It won't be long now until you will see those beautiful eyes and be able to have her home and what a story you will have to share....all for HIS GLORY!
Great news. I have been following your blog all the way from Wilmington, NC. I am praying for you little family.
Kate
That is AWESOME!!!!!!!! I too prayed for Harper every time I woke up during the night. God hears and answers prayer!
Erin Klitzke, Louisiana
Wahey for Harper. She's a fighter!!
Continuing to pray :)
I read your dad's post about Dawson and was laughing SO hard!
I'm so glad to hear that Harper is improving. My son was in the NICU after he was born. It is a scary but amazing place. My son now loves his chenille lamby blanket and I noticed that Harper has a pink one with her name on it! Where did you find a place that could personalize??? I cant get enough of those cozy things. I will be thinking of you and your sweet baby. Good luck, get lots of rest, the NICU is mentally and physically exhausting.
Kelly that is awesome news!! We are still praying for little miss Harper. She is such a beautiful little baby. My heart aches for you....for the day that she can look into your loving eyes and the day that you can hold her in your loving arms. Harper's experience and your faith through out has been such a witness of God's grace and love for us. Stay strong!!
Prayers from Paris TX!!
Kelly,
I have been reading your blog for awhile now, I feel if we were in the same town we would be friends. You have an amazing family and an adorable little girl. I have been praying for all of you since I read about Harper. I cannot stop reading your post from this morning! God is good! I am sooo happy to hear she is getting better. I can't wait for the first picture of you holding her! I have been hugging my 1 year old a little tighter this last week. I look forward to your next update with good news and I am praying for you, Harper, and you family. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good news.
Natalie, Texas
Looks like things are looking up. I'll keep praying!
So great! Harper is just adorable, we can't wait to see her in one of her dresses!
That is huge news! Way to go, Harper!
We are praying throughout the days for all of you. God is so good! What a wonderful update, I can't wait to hear more!
Kelly, this is great news! I can totally realate to your relief... my baby developed RSV at 10 weeks old and was in the hospital for about a week (small peanuts compared to your story). But, I remember feeling sick about her requiring the oxygen and just delighted every time they notched it down, even just a bit. We continue to pray for Harper and your family!
That is wonderful news!!!!
And I said I was shutting my computer off the rest of the week. I had to check for an update here!
I hope that she has turned that corner and headed to a full recovery!
Still praying. And she is sooo pretty!! Even without a bow!
What wonderful news! I'm glad Harper is doing better and I think she is very lucky for having parents that love her so much!
I was praying for 95 but 80 is WAY BETTER!!! Praise God!
I can understand having down days. It's so hard trying to stay positive in those moments where fear and worry try to consume us (I'm right there with you...just in a different way). Take every thought captive to Christ, Kelly! I have to tell myself the same thing. (:
that made my eyes fill up with tears! PRAISE JESUS!! that is so amazing, and it makes me so happy to hear the news! The Lord has His hands on her and it is just simply amazing!!! I picture Jesus standing right next to her holding her and it just makes me smile :) WOW! The Lord is good!! can ya tell I am excited :)
Oh Kelly, I am just sitting here with tears of joy and rejoicing with you. PRAISE HIM, PRAISE HIM! HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD!!!!! That is all I can sing!!
Praying, praying, praying!
That is awesome news! Praying for you all!
Oh Kelly, I am so amazed you have been holding it together as well as you have been and continue to. Rough days are bound to happen. Thank you for being so honest here, now we know to pray even harder for you and Scott to conitnue to be encouraged, and for strength to fight the enemy's attacks.
I am SO HAPPY to "hear" the joy in this post!! PRAISE THE LORD!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!
That is such great news, and we will continue to pray that the oxygen requirements go down and that you get to see your daughter's eyes VERY SOON. Oh I can't wait to see what color they are...
Praise God! We can't wait to see her with her eyes open either. Wow! 77%.........Way to go Harper!!!
Whoo hooo! I am so happy that Harper is getting better. It won't be long before those beautiful eyes are starring up at you. Best Wishes and God Bless!
Praise the Lord. I have been praying that God speeds her healing. You are tired and you need to take care of yourself.
I was so excited to read your post today and am so thankful that Harper is improving. I have been praying daily for sweet Harper and you and Scott. And I am just being blown away by what God is doing, not only for Harper, but for so many others who have joined together to pray! It is a true testament to God's grace and mercy! I can't wait to see pictures of Harper in some pretty dresses! Lots of prayers and love coming to you from NC.
I just want to say that your site has me in awe and crying here in Cali. You open your heart and life for all the world to see. Through good and bad, struggles and triumphs you are genuinley amazing. I don't know you or your family but have been praying for your daughter like I would for my own. Reading your blogs make we want to be a better wife, mother, daughter, friend and human being all together. More than that I now long for a close relationship with God. Your faith and trust has never faultered, when most would question yours seems to increase. I know that it is not an accident that I came across you, this was a divine appointment. Thank You and May God continue to Bless you and your family.
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!
What wonderful news!
Yea God!
Yea Harper!
Woo Hoo! What wonderful news - I'm still praying! And LOVIN' the bow - how sassy! ;-)
Just wanted you to know that this OBU alum. in Africa is praying for Harper. She is beautiful!
Oh Kelly! That is wonderful news! I am so happy for you to know that you soon will be holding that beautiful little girl!
Kelly...it has made my day to read this update from you! God is so good!!! I know it will be a wonderful day when you can look into her eyes! So sweet!
Oh Kelly, I am beyond thrilled! We are all still praying!
oh this is just wonderful news! i have been praying for you ever since i happened upon your blog. harper is gorgeous and i am beyond thrilled that your spirits have been lifted with good news this morning! many, many, many prayers and blessings from our family to yours!!!
--tamara in minnesota
I'm sitting here in tears as I read this update! What FABULOUS news! That precious baby girl is a true testament to God's faithfulness and answered prayer! I will continue to lift all of you up in my prayers daily! Keep the faith!
Jennifer H.
Greenville, SC
I am almost in tears reading this post! I just have to say that our GOD is so amazing. I prayed last night that God prove himself in a huge way and that all of us following Harper's story would witness a miracle like never before. I felt led to beg him for a miracle last night and we have all certanly seen it today!!! I just can't believe how amazing God is and how visible he is making himself. I have struggled with trusting God and have gotten away from church- but your story and the work he is doing in Harper absolutely assures me of how great HE really is. I will not ever doubt him again. He is using your baby in the most amazing way. Hang in there- I know that it has to be so difficult- but God is shining through you and Harper- and it is definately something to admire. Your family is being used by Christ to witness to so many people who have found your blog. I am amazed and thankful that God has shown himself to all of us through Harper. I am just in awe. I may never meet you here on earth- but KNOW that one day in Heaven I will be able to thank you and hug you for being God's light to me even through your most trying times. God is SO GOOD!!!
praise God!
Kelly,
This is great news!!! He is Mighty and Powerful and Faithful!!! I have chills after reading this. I can't wait for the day when you see your little girl's eyes looking at you!! Still praying here in Tennessee and my church, World Outreach Church is praying for Harper too and I cannot wait to give the prayer ministry team your report!!
Love and Hugs,
Patty
Oh, what GREAT news!! Praise God. I wanted to tell you Kelly I emailed your father yesterday to pray for my boss and he wrote me back letting me know the WHOLE church was going to pray for my sweet friend. Today she seems to be doing a little better and I am going to go see her after work so I will know more then. I just wanted to tell you (like you did already know Ha!) how lucky you are for the family you have. Please, the next time you see your dad will you give him a BIG hug from the Twins? He has NO idea what he has done for me by lifting up my friend in prayer. Fran is the one yesterday that suggested I get a hold of your father and I am so glad I did. Linda now has many people praying for her. THANK YOU.
Praise the Lord! I was praying for her levels all night!
Hi Kelly, I have been looking at your blog for a while now (not really sure how I came across it -- back several months ago), and I have been thinking a lot about your family and precious little Harper. I pray that Miss Harper continues to get stronger every day and that you are able to look into her little eyes very soon.
Linzi
That is excellent news!! Praise Him!
Praying,
Rachel
Praise God! What uplifting news. We are still praying for Harper and you all too!
Love and continued prayers,
Karen (TN)
What wonderful news! I continue to pray for sweet baby girl daily, as well as you and Scott and your families.
Can't wait to see those eyes open!
Such wonderful news! I was crying when I read it! Praise the Lord!!!
I continue to pray. Praising God for the baby steps to good health your baby is making.
I'm not sure how I even came across your blog...I guess your sweet little Harper needed one more prayer lifted up for her today! Our nephew just came home from the hospital last week after 2 weeks in the NICU (over a week of that on a ventilator) from a spontaneous pneumothorax at birth. So the thought of such a scary and unbelievable experience when you were expecting a normal, healthy baby is near and dear to our hearts right now, too. You have a beautiful little girl! We have a Harper, too...she's 6 months old.
Oh wonderful news! Praise the Lord!
When I read this:
"To God be the Glory Great things He has done!!!!"
I got all choked up! He is SO good!!
Continuing to pray for Sweet Harper!
You'll be seeing her beautiful eyes before you know it! Still praying!! =]
WOW! My heart just feels so good when I read the update today. Little Harper is definately a fighter. It makes me so happy and reminds me of God's wonderful grace. I am keeping your family in my prayers in WV.
In God's Love,
Kelly
Praise GOD!!!
And the bow! Good hair days make everyone feel better!
I have always had bows on my 4 1/2 year old daughter since the day she was born and they are great.
It is a Southern thing... a lot of people don't understand.
Your family will continue to be in our prayers!
Great news! Harper is just beautiful and I love the pictures. You take care of yourself too.
Prayerfully,
Karen Needham
Yay, Harper!!! You're constantly on my heart and I'm praying for you and your precious mom and dad. What great news!!! God is so good....
how wonderful!!! praise the Lord!
Wonderful news!!! I have prayed and prayed for your sweet baby and last night and all morning specifically about oxygen. How wonderful!
Your dad's post was great. :)
God is so good!! Continuing our prayers for your family and that beautiful, sweet little girl!!!
Praise the Lord!! Thank your for your updates. I remember when my baby was being taken off the oxygen and the excitement of each time the number would go down. You will be holding her soon! I am still praying!
What a wonderful birthday present (to me) to find this AMAZING news from you this afternoon! God is really working a miracle here. So true - to GOD be the GLORY!!!
Kelly, I am sooo glad to hear that. You have talked about Harper getting a "little" better each day and I prayed last night that God would do something "Big" for ya'll. So you would be encouraged. I have no doubt that God is healing her and she will be home sooner than what they say!! I know you melt when you look at her because she is yours and she is so beautiful but like you were saying- wait until you look in her opened, alert, sweet, little eyes. You are just going to bawl like a baby. I am crying right now thinking about it and how long you've waited for that moment. It won't be much longer. Congrats!!
That is so exciting about your beautiful girl!! All Glory and Honor to You Lord!!
Harper is my prayers everyday and night!!!
Such fantastic news! We are still praying for you and your family. Bless you!
Yeah. Yeah. Yeah!!!!!!! So glad to hear the good news! Praise God!
---Anna
Such wonderful news this morning! We are thrilled for Harper here in Colorado!
As a Mom of 4 precious little ones, I have been highly concerned for you and your little Harper since I first heard the news on a friend's blog. Harper has captured my thoughts and prayers- please know we are still praying for your precious family! God has aleady been glorified greatly through this situation. It is so amazing to read how you have been so selfless despite your trials with your heartfelt concern for all of the other little babies there as well. I pray that our Father will continue to strengthen you, as Mommy and that He will bring little Harper to health in His perfect timing. I know you are so thankful to be resting in His arms with lots of hope.
Thank you for keeping us all updated so well so we can continue to pray without ceasing and be able to offer up praises as well!
Go Harper GO! :) She is just precious. You are doing amazing too- its not easy. Keep that beautiful smile on your face, Kelly.
Love,
Joy & family
What good news! We will continue to pray that she continues to get better.
Praise to our loving God. When two or more are gathered in His name believing, great things will happen. I continue to pray for your beautiful little girl and that God will continue to hold you up as well. I will look forward to more good news!
Cathy
Prescott WI
Wonderful news! I am praying for Harper from SC. I have a two year old granddaughter and know how special these little girls are. I am praying that Harper grows stronger each day and her dependency on the oxygen grows less as she grows stronger.
I'm so glad to read the good news. Yeah for Harper!!!!
You have so much love and support from the blog world. I can't begin to estimate how many people have your logo on their blogs in getting prayers for Harper, Scott and you. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I can't wait for you to share photos of Harper looking at you and you looking into her eyes. I'm praying that day will be very soon for you. She's such a precious, beautiful little one. Babies are truly a miracle.
God is so good!!! I am so thrilled with the wonderful news. I know you can't wait to see your precious Harper open her eyes and look at you. There is not a more precious thing than looking into the eyes of your child and especially awesome when she smiles back at you!! It will melt your heart. Your "down" day was totally normal. Cry if you have to and don't feel guilty. Look what all your body and your emotions have gone through in the past week. You are a very strong woman, but we can't be strong every minute. God will uplift you and give you all the strength you need to get through this. Remember that God never gives us more than we can handle. I can just see Harper now with her big bow on and a prissy little dress. She is going to be adorable!!!
Love & blessings in NC!
Praise the Lord!!! I am so excited and still praying! May more good news continue to flow, GOD BLESS you all!!!!
GOD IS SO GOOD :)
HE IS HOLDING HARPER IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS...PRAYING FOR YOU ALL DAILY :)
GOD'S WAY ARE HIGHER THAN OUR OWN...
Kelly,
I know you have NO idea who I am. But for some reason I found your blog through my friends and their friends and their friends and so on. However I am glad I did, I think God lead me here to tell you my story. My nephew was born on Dec. 3rd and was a health baby boy. He was brought home and even had his first check up at the doctor's office and they said everything looked GREAT. I believe that was on a Tuesday, However by Thursday night things changed. Luke stopped eating, became very pale & cold and we all assumed it was a stomach ache. His parents called the doctors and they said to just wait until morning if the symptoms kept occuring, they thought it was just a stomach ache, also. Thank God for his smart parents to decide to take him to the ER. His temperature at home was 95 degrees, however when they arrived at the hospital it dropped to 80. They immediately treated him for a septic problem( I think? I am trying to learn all the medical terms, hehe) and a heart problem. We learned later most hospitals would never treat infants for a heart problem, but by the grace of God they did and sure enough he had a very complicated heart problem. So after they got Luke stable, he was immediately transferred from Hickory, NC to Charlotte, NC to the Children's Levine Center. That Friday was horrible and I am sure you know all to well. News kept getting worse. Luke had a hole in his heart, his capillaries were bad, his aorta was to small, and on and on and on. The doctors were going to watch him over the weekend until time for surgery. Luke's parents were told they had 2 options, one surgery would be extremely risky that no doctor at Levine had done and would fix his entire heart, or the other surgery would fix one chamber of his heart and the goal would be to get him to go kindergarten. They thought they were going to have a tough decision. However, the doctors watched him through the weekend and came back Monday and said they were going to go with the risky surgery, because they felt confident. That Tuesday, Luke was in surgery for 18 hours and made it. He is doing extremely well today, but is still in the hospital. I just wanted to share this story, because I know what you are going through. This journey will be a roller coaster, but you WILL get through it. You will have bad days and you will have good days. After Luke had surgery, the first step was to close his chest up and the next was to get him off the venaltor, this just happended about a week ago and it was a major hurdle. He is having to learn to eat on his own again and this is where we are now. Please do not get discouraged, babies are VERY strong and can do anything. Have patience, as hard as that is right now, but always remember things will happen in God and little precious Harper's time. When their ready they will let you know! Please keep the Faith and know God has his arms wrapped not only around Harper, but also you and your husband. I know you are spending a lot of time at the hospital, so I was going to give you the website to my nephew's webpage to read if you find the time. http://caringbridge.org/cb/viewHome.doIt is called caringbridge.com and it is just a blessing. I know you have this blog, but this website lets you update it and keep a journal through what you are going through and lets others keep updated also, and leave comments for you. At the end of this journey, they print it our for you in the form of a book to have for Harper one day. You may or may not be interested, but just wanted to let you know it was out there. Sorry for being so long, but know that me and my family are praying hard for baby Harper. Prayer does work and it WILL work. My email is lucy_sig@hotmail.com if you need ANYTHING or just need to talk! God Bless
Lucy
You are entitled to feel down sometimes! But I pray that things keep looking up, and you only have reason to feel UP!! And, yes, the hormones intensify ANY emotion you may have, so I can only imagine how it would be in your situation. You have some incredible faith!! I am so impressed and in awe! Can't wait to hear when you take your sweet girl home with you!
Marissa
Oh, I am so excited for your family and for Harper! The Lord had me interceding for her right before I went to sleep last night. He is being glorified through this entire ordeal. It is so evident. Thanks for the update.
LOVED your dad's post! Dawson is at a great vacation spot while you're away.
Great news!!!
That is absolutely wonderful news about Harper. God is great!!!!! He knows exactly when you need lifting and He shows Himself everyday in your baby's life. I cannot wait to hear a report that she laid her eyes on you for the first time. It will be amazing to read your experience. Keep up your spirits~ You are an inspiration to us all. She still has hundreds of thousands of people praying for her. We will not let you down. We cannot wait to see her beautiful eyes.
Keep fighting Harper~you're almost home with mommy, daddy, and Dawson.
That is absolutely wonderful news about Harper. God is great!!!!! He knows exactly when you need lifting and He shows Himself everyday in your baby's life. I cannot wait to hear a report that she laid her eyes on you for the first time. It will be amazing to read your experience. Keep up your spirits~ You are an inspiration to us all. She still has hundreds of thousands of people praying for her. We will not let you down. We cannot wait to see her beautiful eyes.
Keep fighting Harper~you're almost home with mommy, daddy, and Dawson.
Praise the Lord! This is great news.
That is absolutely wonderful news about Harper. God is great!!!!! He knows exactly when you need lifting and He shows Himself everyday in your baby's life. I cannot wait to hear a report that she laid her eyes on you for the first time. It will be amazing to read your experience. Keep up your spirits~ You are an inspiration to us all. She still has hundreds of thousands of people praying for her. We will not let you down. We cannot wait to see her beautiful eyes.
Keep fighting Harper~you're almost home with mommy, daddy, and Dawson.
Woohoo!! GO GOD!! That's amazing news!
She is so beautiful Kelly, even hooked up to all those machines. What a precious baby girl.
Still lifting you guys up in prayer!
Never underestimate the power of good accessories! Wonderful to hear Harper continue to improves. Blessings on your day.
Go Harper, Go! You can do it, girl! I prayed a very long prayer last night for you, and for your mommy and daddy. But, then in the middle of the night, I had a strange urging to pray for you again! So, of course, I did! I think God was in your presence and you are on your way to going home, little one! You open those beautiful eyes and show your mommy and daddy their hearts looking right back at them!
Lots of love,
Kelli Linkis <><<
Kelly~
My heart goes out to you and I am praying. I've been where you are. God will see you through!
Kelly, I'm so happy to hear this news...I had butterflies in my stomach just reading the newest update! Awesome Awesome, thank God she is improving, thank God!! Heavens to Betsy, you should celebrate with a diet vanilla coke from Sonic....tell hubby to take you to get one. (that is my choice of drink, for sure)
Hope you and your husband are doing well. Hugs! Katy
You're going to think I'm a nutcase but my word verification is "cries"....I bet you can't wait to hear her little cry. Sweet little squeels and sqeeks. :)
Hopefully me acting nutty will at least put a smile on your face!!
Praise God! I think the bow probably helped things out too :). A girl knows when she is being pampered!
Praise God!!!!! Still praying in Alabama...
Your dad is precious...love that post about Dawson!!
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! You continue to be in my prayers. Hope you get to hold that sweet girl soon!
I smiled from ear to ear when I saw the block capital title, I just knew this post would be good news!
Praise God for such an amazing improvement. I'm really quite stunned. I also think the bow has something to do with it. She's such a big girl already I know she'll be worried if she doesn't get home soon she may never get to where her tiny newborn clothes!
Still praying!
What wonderful news! I'm continuing to pray
Praise God! Great news! Rejoicing with you...
And bows always help a girl feel better, right?? ;-)
That's such great news! I'm smiling & rejoicing for you & Scott! I will continue to pray that Harper is HEALED.
Maiisha
I am so glad that things are turning around for Harper! I've been a bit faith challenged these days, but after reading your story, and Harper's, I felt compelled to pray. I posted her story on my blog and asked for prayer. I don't know what I expected, but seeing and reading about all the miracles happening for your family, I feel a renewed Spirit. My favorite verse growing up was "I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13.
I hope you feel this way!
Hi from England,
I have been lurking on your blog for ages and ages but wanted to pass on our prayers and thoughts to you and your precious family.
Blessings,
Sarah x
YIPPEE! Keep on fighting Harper!
I have been praying fervently, even waking up in the middle of the night and praying. I confess I'm checking your blog like somewhat of a stalker! I am sooo happy to hear little Harper is healing!! But I'm sad there isn't a picture of her cuteness!!
My girlfriend found your blog page and told me about it. I have read your story and it just touched my heart. We will be praying for Harper and your family.
God Bless
Kelly...I learned about precious little Harper on Saturday through my niece, Annalee. I want you to know that I have prayed and cried and prayed cried every day since then! Thanks to the mighty hands of our loving God, today, I cried tears of JOY for Harper and your family!!! We have a nephew, Witt, who was born with a very rare chromosomal disorder...I have had a ringside seat to a similar experience...it's terrifying...but I can assure without a doubt that God will never leave you nor forsake you! But, it's very apparent that you already know that! I pray that you feel, physically FEEL, His loving touch and can be filled with the blessed assurance that His Word is Truth and Harper is being cradled in the adoring arms of her Father!!!
I also firmly believe that God is still in the business of miracles! I'm anxious for Him to really "show off!!!"
I just have chills reading this. Praise the Lord! He has done great things and I pray that He continues! Such good news!
Ashley
Go Harper!!! More good news, I know you just must be elated and we are so happy for you!! We're gonna keep on praying for Ms. Harper and for a speedy recovery!! This is so awesome!!! YAY!!!! God is great!! Blessed be His name!!!
It is neat to see the Lord give you guys what you need everyday to get through. Then the next day. May God continue to give you all you need each day. Prays with you. Thanks for sharing
Still praying for you Kelly!! I know you are tired sweetie and that has a lot to do with being upset. I'm praying for your baby each day several times a day.
Katie <><
PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!! I AM SOOOOOOOO HAPPY! WHAT PROGRESS!! GOD WOKE ME UP THIS MORNING AROUND 5 & I WAS PRAYING FOR HER & YOU GUYS! YAY! GOD'S SO GOOD!! HE AS AMAZING PLANS FOR THAT GIRL!
Yay! He always answers our prayers!!! So happy you may get to look your baby in the eyes soon!
That is so great that she is down to 77% oxygen! God is so amazing! I will continue to pray for sweet Harper's healing!
Christa - Magnolia, Texas
Harper has been hearing your voice praise GOD for 9 months now. I feel sure she is always comforted when she hears you talking to her while GOD is taking care of her.
I pray for all of you all the time. I am a 75 year old mother, grandmother, and a great grandmother, all of these births have been a miracle from GOD.
May He bless all of you all your lives. May he give all of you long and passionate lives also.
oh how wonderful!! praise GOD!!! i just sat here and cried reading that because i know what you are feeling and it just makes my heart SING!!! it seems like once those big girls want to get better, they just get with it!! will continue to pray for you and for her. i'll pray God gives you the patience and that He'll give Harper all of His strength right now!
of course it was the bow - think how much better we feel when we get our roots done? :)
God is so good! I'm off to NYC this weekend and will be picking something up for that precious girl of yours...she neeed something from the fashion district.
Lord, let Kelly see those eyes she has loved from the moment she knew of Harper Brown Stamps!
Praise God...tears flow. As an insane night owl, I pray for Harper in the middle of the night. In my mind I have a view of the NICU completely full of God's ministering angels. Docs have to push their way through. :-} I continue to pray that your sweet Harper will be in your arms soon.
Hugs from Illinois,
Elizabeth
Yay! Thank you Lord! God is faithful! :)
Thanks for the update - so glad it brought positive news!
So glad her levels went down. We are keeping Harper in our prayers as well as you and Scott.
Dear Kelly,
you dont know me..but i too have a little girl and know as a mother what you are feeling. I am praying for your family and for your wonderful little girl....
Everything will be good in the end as God is good.
Love from Canada.
Sandra
What a sweet blessing! In my church we have a saying... God is good, all the time; All the time, God is good. So very trui and such a blessing to witness through your little Harper. She is so gorgeous and I am praying for the day to come for her to open her eyes and meet you, and for you to hold that sweet little :) thing in your arms!
Blessings, Angie
What GREAT news! Praise God! I know this has been a wonderful day for y'all! She will be in those pretty dresses and big bows before you know it! I will still keep her in my prayers till sweet Harper is home with you and Scott! Hope you are getting some good rest and feeling well Kelly.
God is truly amazing!!! Praise God! I am so glad that He could pick you up today with such great news!! I am still praying...and wishing I was close enough to come visit you guys in person! Hopefully soon you will be able to look your beautiful baby girl in the eyes!!!!
I just wanted to offer encouragement. I've been following your blog for just a few weeks now. The week our son spent in the NICU on oxygen was the longest week of my life. Even now the thought of it is difficult for me.
I hope Harper continues to improve quickly and that your NICU stay is much shorter than anticipated. She's gorgeous! Congrats!
Glad you guys are getting great news. She'll look adorable in all her monogrammed dresses & pretty headbands.
My daughter's name is Harper too. I am touched by your story and will pray that your little girl gets to come home very soon.
hooray, Praise God!!!
I just got straight out of bed and came to check for an update.... this is simply wonderful news. How exciting that you may see her beautiful eyes in just a few days (or sooner!). Keep us posted :) xo
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