THANK YOU FOR PRAYING FOR THE PICC LINE.........................Our prayers were answered above and beyond once again. Harper doesn't even need a PICC line!!!!! We got here this morning and the doctor had to do one test on her and then he said we could take her completely off the respirator and start feeding today!!!!! PRAISE MY JESUS!!!! The nurses were cheering - I was crying - it was just a great day! We didn't expect this for several more days!
(Get ready for a long stream of pictures from our wonderful day!)
Could I smile ANY bigger?????
They gave her a little dog that looked like Dawson and she loved it!
Daddy's little girl
They warned us she might not want to eat. Bigger babies who have been through what she has been through normally don't take to eating. NOT our girl - she's a Stamps. She gulped down her first bottle and was looking for more. So we gave her a 2nd one and that was gone in minutes!
We had a fan club! Our nurses are SO great! I'm going to miss them when we leave.
Harper just STARED at her daddy.
Daddy fed bottle #2
Somebody loves her flower head band
She's already such a happy, content baby.
I've changed a few diapers today
We've got a good eater on our hands!
We call her our "chunky monkey" and we just ADORE her!
She had her 2nd feeding at 5 and we are waiting to feed her again at 8. Tomorrow we start nursing!!!!
I prayed for this child and God has given me what I asked of Him
I Samuel 1:27
We recieved so many cards and wonderful packages and gifts today. If you have sent us something to the hospital - we are getting it! I'm working on thank yous but I want you to know we are SO appreciative of every thought and gift! The love we have been shown by the body of Christ is overwhelming!!!
P.S. I just wanted to say that I have not forgotten the prayer blog. I have been very distracted the last two weeks but I will begin updating again soon. Most likely when I get home - which we are thinking could possibly be the FIRST HALF of next week (if things continue so well!) Oh we can't wait to take Harper home!!!!!!!
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«Oldest ‹Older 801 – 1000 of 1305 Newer› Newest»PRAISE THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD!!!
Your blog has touched me so deeply and it is amazing how complete strangers can be such blessings. I have told my own personal friends and family about your blog and they too have been blessed and touched.
Thank you so much for posting so many wonderful picture of sweet Harper! I just love it! May God continue to bless you all!
Alison
Praise God - she is beautiful!
I have the biggest tears in my eyes. Kelly, you are glowing with such a joy that can only come from the Lord! How amazing is he.
And really, she is truly, truly an absolute doll. Completely gorgeous.
Praying more blessings!
Lindsee
What a glorious day! Harper is beautiful. She doesn't even look like a newborn. I can't believe how alert she is! I am thrilled beyond words for you and Scott.
Sheryl
I am so teary eyed! Praise our Jesus is so right!!! Beautiful, lovely Harper! I am so happy for your family :-)
Suzanne in California!
Our family is so happy for you! What a great blessing it is to be holding little Harper in your arms at last. She is a special little girl and will bring so much happiness into your lives. We are praying that she continues to thrive!
Charloe and family in Utah!
She is absolutely precious! Praise God for all He's done and will continue to do. So great that you got to hold your baby today.
Praise the LORD!!! Made my day!!
My goodness, Kelly, she is beautiful!!!! Those eyes and sweet round cheeks. How will you ever sleep when you get her home? I'd be staring at her 24/7! God is so good. Thank you for not growing bitter and allowing yourself to be used by Him. I love you, Sara
I'm sure you won't ever get to reading this comment because you'll be soon taking care of Harper at home!! But I cried looking at those pictures. She's made such amazing progress it's a miracle! I know you already know this, but she is a BEAUTIFUL baby! I'm so happy for you and Scott and that you finally got to hold her. That pic of her staring at her daddy is so great!! And oh my goodness that lil smirk she had in the pic w/ her headband is beyond words!! She's such a lucky girl to have you as her parents! I hope nursing goes GREAT tomorrow and that you will be home soon! It's amazing what God can do :)
Oh my goodness! She is BEAUTIFUL! It is amazing how well she is doing and she truley looks so happy! God is good!
Praise the Lord!! I'm so happy for y'all..She is so precious :-)
Praise God, she is beautiful and has come so far! What an amazing little girl, and you look like the happiest mommy ever! I am just so happy for your family! May you all continue to be blessed.
PS: I love the flower headband, oh my goodness is that ever precious!
Kelly,
She is absolutely gorgeous! Praise the Lord for the prayers He has answered not only for Harper but for the lives that have turned to Him during this time. Love it!!!
I found you through Bring the Rain and I have been following your story. I am here in T-town and I'm so glad that you've found some helpful, happy, kind staff at the hospital little Harper is at.
I'm sitting here crying seeing how well she is doing, now she's eating, with those headbands and hats, and her eyes open!! Thank you Jesus!!
I can't wait for you to bring her home too. Home -- where babies belong.
Blessings to you!
Praise God!
This news make me cry with joy.
xx
I am smiling so big, it actually hurts my face! Praise God! She is just beautiful. So happy for you guys!
Oh Congratulations :) It is wonderful to see you hugging your wonderful daughter and feeding her. WOW "What a difference a day makes" huh! Am so pleased for all of you.
Praise the Lord! It has been good to pray for you and Harper this past week and a half. What a blessing to follow along as God shows Himself faitful to you and reveals Himself to many. I always pray for you as I nurse my baby daughter at bedtime, and I was so happy to read this post and see how God answered above and beyond. I so hoped to see a photo of you holding Harper and there you were! Yay! And no PICC line. I am so happy for you and your chubby little girl.
I have prayed for your family since I started reading your blog around Thanksgiving. Harper is so beautiful! May God continue to bless you!
Tiffany- Las Vegas, NV
Congratulations!
Jenny
Praise the Lord!!! She is so beautiful and I can not imagine how good it must have felt to hold that precious girl!!! We are continuing to pray for you guys in our Sunday school class (FBC Booneville, AR. I gave the class your bog address after I learned about Harper being in the NICU from a friend!! YAY Harper!!!! What a blessing.
Jessica
I've been following your blog for a few weeks and have been praying for little Harper. I'm so happy things are looking up and you're getting to hold her. She is beautiful! I'll continue to keep your family in my prayers. I've been in the same boat before with my daughter when she was born so I know how you're feeling! Take care!
HOORAY! I just love that picture of the nurses who are so happy to see Harper doing so well! :) Still praying your transition to home will be a smooth one and for the other babies. :)
God is so good! I am praising Jesus with you! I am so happy to see Harper in your arms and healing.
LOVE IT!!! I'm crying :)
She is a so sweet and cute!!!! Praise Jesus!
I can't get enough of Harper...I'm so incredibly happy for the two of you! She is absolutely beautiful. May you continue to be blessed by God's grace.
Praise Jesus! What a joy to stop by today and see Harper in your arms! She is so cute! Absolutely adorable!
Sandy
Plano, TX
Oh my Gosh!!! She is precious! The last pic is my favorite. Found you blog two days before you gave birth to Harper and have been following along and praying for her. You are an amazing and inspiring person.
Oh PRAISE GOD!
She is so beautiful!
The picture of you holding her made me cry, she looks so like you!
Truly precious!
Yey for the flower headband!!!
May there be many more!!!
Sam
Your baby girl is beautiful. And I just have to say that is absolutely the most adorable headband ever.
My second daughter was a big girl and I think she ate non stop for the first 5 months of her life. It certainly felt like it anyway! She is a tiny petite 18 year old now but boy could she eat when she was a newborn.
So happy you finally get to hold her. Enjoy every minute...Joyce
Im sure with a new baby at home and the amount of comments on here mine proabably wont be read, BUT I am sooo happy that Harper is doing so well. PRAISE GOD PRAISE GOD!! only He can heal and He has done so. I cannot wait to see updates from YOUR HOME!! Sweet Harper you are just beautiful and so special. You have the most proud parents. We all continue to pray that you continue to grow strong, healthy and stay just as beautiful as you are today.
God Bless Always
Blessings! Blessings! Blessings! She is a BEAUTY!!! Our Jesus is faithful!!! Thank you Lord! Enjoy your new Time with baby Harper! Y-E-A-H!!!
God is good!!!!
I am crying right now. I am soo happy for you all. She is absolutley adorable:))
We will pray for Harper and her family
Wib og Rune
Praise the Lord!!!! God is Good
It's been a great blessing to see how God has miraculously touched and healed your girl.Everyday when i see your update on her progress, I believe the best is yet to come.She's gonna be totally healed and will be out of the hospital even before u think.This testimony has blessed me and it has helped me put my trust in God more.
Praise the LORD!!! For he is GOOD!!!
Harper is just the sweetest little girl! I have prayed night and day for her, and am happy that she is doing well. As a NICU nurse, I have learned so much from your family and hope that you all get home very soon.
Praise the Lord indeed!
Kelly she is SO alert, I can scarcely believe it. You would never know she had spent the first few days of her life asleep. And look at all the colour in her cheeks. I am so in awe of what he has done for Harper.
I swear that in the 3rd last picture she is smiling! So priceless.
Praying that nursing goes well. I figure if she's willing to take a bottle she'll love nursing!
P.S. Her hair is all kinds of funky!
She is absolutely GORGEOUS Kelly! I just love the pic of her grinning with the huge flower bow in her hair!!!! God has blessed you so much!
the picture with you holding Harper brings back alot of memories. This is one day you will never forget.
Praise God Kelly! That is wonderful news! We are rejoicing with you and praying for you constantly!
The Mizell Family
Callahan, Florida
Thrilled for you! Loved all the photos but something about the one where all the nurses are standing around you watching you hold and feed Harper was just tugging at my heart strings.
You can tell how much everyone adores her!
joy! joy! joy! i am so pleased that now you get to handle the wonderful part of being a mommy... your little family is simply glorious! touched by God's loving hand :) God is good... all the time :)
SO exciting! I'm so glad she is doing so well! I love the picture with her staring at her daddy, priceless...
Congratulations, the best of news.
She looks so healthy to have been so sick.I don't know who I think looks more radiant Harper or her momma! Praise Jesus. I am so happy for all of you - We will keep praying
I checked your blog before I went to bed last night, and since you hadn't updated all day, I just knew you all had been busy with your little angel, and it looks like I was right! It so exciting that she didn't need the PICC line and that you got to hold and feed her. Your little beauty queen gets more gorgeous every day!
glad to see all things are getting better, good luck and enjoy nursing. I nursed my first son till he was 18 months, and my second son is almost 14 months and he's still nursing. LOVE the bonding. he will be done by 18 months though. Best wishes for your family
Yay! Our God is so good. Hope the nursing goes well.
Oh this is such wonderful news! I can't imagine how happy you must be! Good luck with nursing. She is absolutely beautiful!
Ok so now I'm bawling! I am so happy that you got to hold your baby girl! She is adorable!!!!
Praise God! I saw the picture of you holding her before I ever read a word and knew it was a glorious day!!! Thank you Sweet Jesus. She is gorgeous and so happy and thankful for her parents I'm sure!
That is SO wonderful! I'm so happy for you guys! I didn't know about your blog until I saw it come up when people started praying for Harper, and I won't miss an update now. We'll keep praying.
How beautiful! What a GREAT God we have! I've been waiting for this day and am rejoicing with you!
Following these moments with you
has been such a blessing! Praise God! It is such a joy to see you holding your precious daughter! I just know God will continue to do great things!!!
I was praying for your family this morning! God Bless
I have only been following for about 2 weeks and your story is so amazing!! The power or Prayer - WOW it is amazing!! HARPER IS GORGEOUS!!!! Congrats Mommy!
Praise the Lord!! What a glorious day and what a beautiful little girl you have. She is just precious. The look on her face says it all. "I am in my mommy's arms now, I am fed, and changed, life is wonderful!"
Kelly,
If those aren't the sweetest pictures I have ever seen!!! Just look at that face and how she looks at you and Scott! Oh, I'd love to give that sweet girl a big squeeze!
She is such a miracle...isn't God good???
Oh tears down my face..... Praise OUR GOD, AMEN!!
Oh my gosh, she is too stinkin cute for words! I love her headband! All of the pictures were so sweet, especially the one of her smiling! I am so glad you get to hold your precious baby! I can't even imagine how exciting and amazing you feel! We'll continue praying for baby Harper, you and Scott.
As soon as the pictures started loading, my eyes filled with tears and I rejoiced with you. Harper is so sweet, so precious. So beautiful! Praise the Lord for HIS mighty works! And thank you for wonderful nurses and doctors, too!
wow is she smiling already?!?! she is so darn BEAUTIFUL!!!! i cryed reading your post today, this is just wonderful! i pray that she continues to do SO WELL!
-Mary
She is absolutely gorgeous, and I am so happy for your family.
Kelly, I just sat here and cried tears of happiness and said THANK YOU LORD over and over. I am SO happy for you all and so thankful for what GOD has done in Harper's life! He is the only explanation to this all. I thank Him for working and for you being willing to be used in this trial, however He saw fit. I know you didn't want to start out with her like this, but I am fully aware through our own situation that God uses the unexpected and EQUIPS THE CALLED as I heard on the radio the other day. He truly called you and your family for this and I know He is receiving all the glory for it. Love you like a friend of my own...and praying, too.
Yay! She is so cute!!
Oh kelly I'm so excited for you!!! We called our daughter chunky monkey too but then had to switch to chunk o love. =) You have a very sweet chunk o love!! She's so cute!! Praying that everything will keep going smooth!! Take care!
PRAISE JESUS!!! This is so exciting!! I am crying right along with you!!! Harper is the most beautiful thing. Look at those big blue eyes!!! Ooh, I am so happy for you, I don't even know what to say!!!! Keep eating baby girl & good luck with the nursing today!!
I have been praying for Baby Harper, You and Scott. SOOOO glad she is doing so well. Makes me cry and rejoice over the Lord answering prayers! You have such a precious family! You have no idea how many people you have touched through your blog.
Faithful reader in North Carolina,
Amy B.
Praise God!!!!!!
What a wonderful way to start my day, crying in joy over the pictures of you feeding that precious baby girl, and of her staring at her daddy. I just can't imagine how thrilled you are to get to hold her and love on her...praising God with you.
Dear Kelly,
This update literally had me jumping for joy! I am so thankful to our Lord for answering all of the prayers for Harper. These are some of the most beautiful, happiest pictures I have ever seen in my life. I am so happy for you and Scott. What a joyous day!
Colleen,
Louisiana
What a beautiful gift from above! God is so good. Looking at those eyes, she is going to be one determined little girl, and she is loved by so many people. Still praying in Tennessee! Regina
Wow!!! What a happy, amazing post!!!
I'm so, SO pleased for you!!
Saskia x
Kelly,
I am so truly happy for your family! (Even though I'm a Gator! :) Harper is the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning. You are all in my prayers. The Lord is faithful to hear us and I'm so thankful for that!
PRAISE GOD!!! I am in tears from reading this post! So HAPPY for you and Scott. She is absolutely adorable in the pictures.
Praying you are able to take her home very soon!!
Hope you are staying warm in the ugly weather there.
Diana in GA
Oh Harper! You are a gorgeous little girl! You have me crying as I read about your recovery. Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! He is worthy to be praised!
What a great post! I am beyond happy for all of you! Harper is absolutely beautiful and it's so nice to see her alert and in your arms! God has been so good to all of you and it's wonderful to see prayers answered!
Kelly,
The hard thing about reading this is that I CAN'T GIVE YOU A HUG! I am so excited for you, Scott & Harper. She is absolutely breath taking. I LOVE ALL the pictures, just all of them. I have tears in my eyes. God is good, all the time. I will continue to pray for you.
Oh Kelly! I woke up to find this beautiful surprise this morning. You holding and feeding your little girl. Such a wonderful blessing! I love the picture of all your happy nurses.
I'm so excited to you get to nurse!! It is the most special bond. You will love every moment of it. (I am nursing my little girl this very minute at 4:00 am, ha)
Kelly she really is gorgeous!! I cannot imagine how thrilled you are to be holding her!
I am so excited and grateful for the changes of today!!
Continuing to pray!!
Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a wonderful post to see from you all! She is such a beautiful little girl. I hope she keeps improving and is home soon!!
God is so GOOD!!! She's a beautiful baby. Love and prayers for a smooth transition home soon.
It's so amazing. I am sitting here bawling because I am so happy for yall. She looks so beautiful and happy. It's amazing what the power of prayer can do. I love the flower headband by the way.
Tears of happiness & JOY for your beautiful family, my friend!
Blessings~ Rebecca Butcher
Kelly - I don't know you, have never met you but I sit here with tears of joy seeing you hold your baby girl. She is such a beautiful baby. Y'all are gonna have SO much fun together. Hope the weather clears up for you in the coming days so the ride home will be a calm one.
Oh, what a wonderful wonderful day! I've been watching your updates (I didn't know you were here before Harper was born) but I haven't commented until today. I have prayed for all of you though.
Hallelujah! What a Savior.
My daughter Anna (who died in 2004)was born with CHD and was in the hospital several times during her life for surgeries and heart caths. - while they took good care of her, I always preferred home (Of course!). So, I'm so glad you are getting ready to blow that joint!
I can't wait to hear the news of your home going.
Tell Harper - GOOD JOB! :)
Love,
Lynnette
Praise the Lord, Kelly! She is absolutely beautiful!!!
I have renewed faith! Thank you Kelly, thank you Harper, thank you Jesus!
Praise God Kelly! What a testament to how great our God is. I hope she continues to improve ever day. Blessings and Prayers from NJ.
I've been away from your blog for a couple of days. I literally GASPED when I opened my Google Reader this morning and saw the photo of you feeding Harper!! Can I tell you, the tears just welled up in my eyes!! If I am this happy for you, a complete stranger (smile), I can not begin to imagine the overflow of emotions that you must have been feeling!
Oh, and she's even more lovely now that we can see those beautiful eyes. And, those chubby cheeks! Did you just smooch on them over and over? How thrilling was it to finally touch her? I swear, a baby's skin is a soft and delicate as rose petals! I bet Harper's is, too.
My, how far you've come. I will continue to pray that you will all be home by this time next week!
Sending you much virtual love,
~Grace
She is beautiful, these really are the sweetest pictures! I'm so glad she's doing so good. Hopefully you'll be taking your beautiful little girl home soon to enjoy.
Praise God!
all i can say is PRAISE JESUS!! and of course that she is beautiful!! kelly, you look so happy feeding her, hope nursing goes well today!!
BLESSING!!
~jamie
She's a DOLL!
I'm so happy for you guys!
Carley
PRAISE JESUS!
Baby Harper has brought me to my knees!
She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Oh, Happy Day!!! Many have prayed for your little Harper, for there is no distance in the Holy Spirit.
I always pray Psalms 118:17 over you ..... "Harper shall not die, but live: and shall declare the works of the Lord".
Go, little Harper, for you LIVE and are ALREADY declaring the wonderous works of our Lord through your testimony!
He has great and mighty things for you to do in this life. Godspeed little one.
Your friend and sister in Christ...
Cheryl in North Carolina
Wow! You make a beautiful baby! I am just rejoicing at what He has done.
She is beautiful! My last one weighed 8 15--- you gotta love those cheeks! My favorite picture is the first one with the flower head band. It's good to see you and Scott getting to love on her. As soon as I get to work, I'll pass your good news on to my Kindergarteners who've been praying for Harper every morning. :)
I do not know you, but I ran across your blog on Monica Tanners page and I have been amazed at the wonderful work of God. I am so very happy for you and your little angel. May God continue to bless you and your family. It just warms my heart to see prayers being answered. Harper is so precious. Much love and blessings.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Harper is so beautiful, and she looks so alert! I am thrilled for all of you. She is one special baby girl and I know God has special plans for her.
Praise God for the good things He has done! Harper is beautiful! Your family is blessed. I have tears of joy for your family this morning and I don't even know you, but I know you are my family in Christ and that is what binds us together.
Love reading and seeing the pictures in this blog!! Harper is just a doll!!! You will have that girl home in no time!! Praise God!
I have found your blog through another and I am so happy for your family! Harper is truly a Godsend and your faith is unmeasurable! I love your blog and will continue to check in on Harper! I have given you an award so when you have time check out my blog...one day I would love to share our story of our angel, Olivia, with you...your pictures bring back so many memories for me and my husband:) Thanks for sharing your story:) God Bless!
God is so good! We've been praying so much and will continue to do so!
Yay! That is so exciting! She is such a beautiful little girl and I love how girly she already is!
I am so happy for you guys!
I am so happy for you all!! I just love pic #4. She has a look of determination that say..."yeah, I did it, did you really think I wouldn't?" Looks like she might have a bit of an attitude, you better watch out!! :0)
Oh congradulations to you and your family! God has really shown himself through you and baby Harper. You all are so amazing! I will be praying that she continues on this path.
Oh Happy Day is right!!! Praise Jesus Praise Jesus Praise Jesus!!!I am so happy to see you holding that baby girl! She is truly God's little miracle and WOW the power of prayer!!! I have to tell you, i think she looks like Scott, or at least she has his eyes. Kelly, Life is great! I am so thankful of Harper's progress! She is just beautiful!
I am so happy for you and your family!!
I'm not sure which was more precious - you guys holding her, her flower headband or the look on those nurses' faces watching you with her. I can only imagine how much you've encouraged other parents, in the middle of a scary time, by seeing God's goodness to your family. Loved, loved the photo update.
Oh, she is even more beautiful with those big eyes open! I am so happy for you all, I know holding her was the BEST feeling in the world! I hope nursing goes well today! God is good...
Thanks be to God!!! I have tears in my eyes right now, and am so happy that the tide has turned! Looks like little Harper is a fighter!
xoxoxo
PS - Kelly, you look amazing!!
Congratulations - she is beautiful! We've been praying for her - this just made our day.
Praise the Lord! She is absolutely precious - so alert and definitely knows her mommy and daddy! I'll be praying that the nursing goes well. It was a struggle for us after being in the NICU, but it was worth the struggle, because now she nurses like a champ and LOVES it! She won't even look at a bottle anymore...so much so that the one day my husband had to give her bottles when I stood up in a wedding, she refused to take it...and was NOT happy with him.
PRAISE GOD!!! She is so beautiful and my heart is just singing for your little family!!
Praise God Almighty! Words can not describe how happy I am for you and your family right now! I can just see the angels in Heaven dancing around God's throne! Best wishes!
What a great testimony this sweet baby girl has been to so many families!! God is truly amazing and you can see every bit of his amazing grace in that sweet and beautiful baby of yours!! We will continue to pray for your family as well as the other NICU babies and families!!
How fantastic! What a little trooper!
Praise Lord Jesus!! I am so, so happy for you. I have been checking your blog so much. I was so concerned yesterday when you did not update. It makes me so happy to see you with your little baby girl in your arms. I have two daughters and they are the best. Your life is going to be so sweet! All glory to God! Still praying for you in Ohio.
Kelly, As time goes on and Harper continues to grow up, you will grow to love the last picture of this post more and more. I have one of my only son (only child) just like that where you can see him and only my arm and a wee bit of me holding him and he is looking at his Momma just like Harper is looking at you. I cherish that picture more than any other and still have it proudly displayed on my desk 7 1/2 years later. Praying for blessings to continue and your sweet family to be able to go home together soon. Nancie
Harper is so beautiful! Praise Him for the great work that He has done in her life! What a miracle!
Oh she is just GORGEOUS!!! How priceless to hold that sweet girl in your arms.
I'm crying tears of JOY!!
May GOD KEEP blessing your family!
She is a miracle and miracles are ALWAYS beautiful!!
The last picture makes me cry as she's just looking up at you in awe. I too waited for 2 years to get pregnant, so the verse below that picture is awesome too as I sit here nursing my 5 month old baby girl...you will LOVE being able to nurse -- it took my sweet girl and me a while to get it all figured out, but it's so worth it!
I don't know you except through your blog, but I am crying like your best friend would!! How beautiful and wonderful! God is so good! She is precious and beautiful! May God bless your sweet family! So, glad to know you will be home soon!!
OH, WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!!! SHE IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL!!! STILL PRAYING DAILY FOR YOU LITTLE MISS HARPER!!! LOVE THOSE HAIR BOWS!
SENDING YOU ALL HAPPY THOUGHTS AND LOVE!
MELISSA JO
Praise God! I am typing with tears running off my face. I have been waiting for the first pic with Harper in your arms. This week has been rough for me, but seeing your precious angel up and awake and eating has just made my day. Congratulations Mom & Dad & Harper!
-Love and Prayers from Texas,
Stacey
PS: I so love, love, love that flower headband! Too cute!
As I opened my blog this a.m. and looked for updates, before I even read the title to this post, I saw the pictures and my hand covered my mouth and all I could do was say "thank you Lord!" I am moved beyond words to know that you are now holding little Harper and to see that smile on your face truly blesses my heart! I am so grateful for the blessings that God has bestowed upon your family.
Harper is such a little star! Good for her for being such a good little eater, and boy oh boy can she make those flowers beautiful!! :) May God continue to pour blessings upon your family!!!
Give her a hug from Florida!!
oh Kelly..I am in tears here...This child of God is sooo beautiful..those eyes, those cheeks...that smile! God is sooo good!! I just want to know if any of the staff at the church has come to know Jesus through all this? Its just so awesome. Will you be able to post your home address for cards, etc? I just know yall will be heading home soon. Harper can't wait to put on some pretty dresses and hang out in that girly nursery!
Continued Blessings,
Alyce
I don't know you, but have been keeping up daily with Harper's progress. I am so very happy that she is doing so well! Your smile (in the picture) says it all. What a joyous day. Prayers are still going up for all of you.
Soooooo - that first picture totally brings tears of joy to my eyes for you! I know that was probably the most special moment for you getting to hold her for the first time!
And you are going to start nursing soon --- YEAHHHH!! There is nothing better or more special than that time nursing.
I am just crying tears of joy for you and Scott (and Dawson too)!
PRAISE THE LORD!!! She is stunningly beautiful with those eyes & that smile... just like her mommy!
We rejoice in this wonderful news and are thankful to God for His amazing blessing on little Harper's life. We will continue to pray for her and your family. Anonymous in Nashville, TN.
Kelly-Harper is so beautiful! Enjoy feeding her and changing her diaper. I know she is so happy to have you holding her and taking such great care of her. Thanks for updating your blog with all her successes and pictures. I look forward to seeing them everyday. Praying you all get to go home very soon with a healthy baby girl.
Oh, just amazing. She is so perfect. I'm so happy for your family.
Best wishes,
Kara
that is the verse i loved to read when we were trying for our first baby!
tears of joy for you all! she is gorgeous & looks like she is going to be a very strong, healthy girl!
God is Good!!!
I nursed all 3 of my babies for their first year...it is an incredible bond! It does take a bit of practice on both your parts, but it is wonderful! Stay with it!! You can get through ANYTHING now:)
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!! Oh, she is just beautiful and you & Scott are just glowing!!!!!
Rejoicing with you and continuing to pray!!
Amy in NC
Praise God!! SO SO happy for you all. She really is such a beautiful baby, too! I love your nickname for her, and the pics of her staring at her daddy are so priceless. Good to see your big big smiles! :)
That is so wonderful!! What fabulous pictures and what a great day for all of you!
Praise you God - for YOU ARE SO GOOD! Harper is just beautiful and my heart is so blessed by the way God is taking care of her. You are such an inspiration and example of faith to me Kelly.
What a WONDERFUL day Kelli! She is beautiful and already looks like she is smiling! Congrats and may God continue to bless you all so very much!
Praise God!!! She is beautiful!!!
I am absolutely ELATED for you guys! I also love that her bow matched your outfit! Hot pink!! She is precious!! GREAT PICS!
Praise Sweet Jesus!!!!
Sooooo happy for you all~
tabitha
She is sooo cute!!!! You are soo lucky!
Praise God, He works miracles in ways we can't begin to comprehend! I am so glad that your precious baby girl is doing so much better. And who wouldn't love that flower headband?!
Praise the Lord !!!
Tears of Joy for his miracle that he provided for you.
She is so cute!!!!!
Love the picture with Daddy.
That is awesome! Before you know it they will be sending you home with a wonderfully healthy and beautiful baby :-)
All I could do when I saw this was shout Praise God in my soul....
The Hope Harper's situation has renewed in me is more than you will ever know!!!
God Bless and Harper will always be "The Hope OF Harper"
Just A Gal...
KELLY SWEETHEART,
PRAISE GOD!!!!!! This 49 mother of three (almost) grown children, who doesn't cry easily, is now crying for joy over these new pictures of you and Harper! Kelly and Scott, we are sooooo happy to hear that your sweet baby is doing well. She is absolutely beautiful. A gorgeous baby. Perfect! Thank you sweet Jesus for allowing all of us to witness your comfort and love.
Thank you for sharing your story during such a difficult time.
Enjoy your day with your "chunky monkey". She's a doll.
Love,
Margaret and Len Duffy, Virginia Beach
YAY! YAY! YAY! This is so great. God does work miracles! I'm so happy for you guys. She's a beautiful little girl. Enjoy every minute with her!!! Good luck with nursing and stay strong!
I too recently found your blog, Kelly, through Marlene's blog at Stitchin'by the Lake...I have been following Harper's story and am so happy for you and your husband now, to see these beautiful pictures of you holding your precious baby! May God continue to heal Harper and may your lovely family be blessed and home soon!
Love from another Kelly!
I have just loved hearing how Harper gets better and more beautiful by the day, but this post sent chills and goose bumps all over my spine. You feeding her a bottle is just the most beautiful sight. I'm so happy for you.
Sincerely, Anna
Oh Kelly - these are the pictures that I've been waiting to see!! How amazing to see God answering prayer left and right. It is a personal joy to me to see your precious daughter finally in your arms and looking up at her sweet mama. These brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Lord for you goodness!!
Praise God for this wonderful news and the health of your precious daughter!
She is beautiful!! I have lifted all of you up to Jesus in prayer for many days. May you continue to feel these prayers of strength and continued healing. You have a wonderful family. May God continue to abundantly bless all of you.
You brought tears to my eyes! AMAZING!! What a beautiful little girl...just LOVE that flower bow. I am praying for you everyday! GOD BLESS!!!!
I thought for sure I would scream when I saw that 1st picture.....I had figured that was probably going to happen when I got to see you hold her finally...but nope...I just cried......and then I called my mother...and we both cried as I told her.....
I am so so so happy for you and Scott....there are no words........thanks Lord
She is beautiful beyond words.
I am not the first to cry, but I definitely welled up with tears when I clicked on your blog this morning and saw you holding your baby girl. Beautiful. I love our Jesus!
Wow! Tears are streaming down my face. I am so happy to see you and Scott holding you darling daughter. She is adorable! I am so happy she is eating and you get to start nursing. My prayers are still with your family. I hope you get to take her home soon. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. God is good!
Natalie
HALLELUJAH!! I have been praying for Harper & found your blog weeks ago, but this is my first time to post. I have tears and am SO HAPPY that she is doing so well. She is the cutest thing ever and looks so happy! Precious baby! Wow, thank you Jesus for your answer to so many prayers on behalf of this Godly family and sweet little angel!! I will continue to pray for sweet Harper, mommy & daddy and a smooth transition home - SOON.
Blessings,
Kristin
I have never commented before, but have been praying. What a beautiful family, so happy to see God answered all of our prayers.
Congratulations!!
Praise the Lord! She is just about the prettiest thing I have ever seen! I am a momma to 3 boys, so I am not used to pretty little girls, but she is just gorgeous! I have tears in my eyes as I read the update and see the pics! Still praying for you to take her home soon!
Kara in NW OK
Tears are just running down my face as I look at the beautiful pictures of you and Scott holding your miracle!!
Our God is so good!!!
Kelly, Reading the good news and seeing the pictures has brought tears of joy to my eyes. In addition to my personal prayers, Park Hill Baptist Arkadelphia, AR has been lifting you up.
AWESOME... GOd is so good.
still praying for you little chunky monkey miracle!
HAPPY HAPPY DAY!! The Lord is good! I literally cried when I looked at these pictures. She has the prettiest smile in the world! And I adore the precious bows and headbands. I'm so glad that she's feeding so well! This is just the beginning of a long life of loving her. :)
How strange that I have never met you but am trying to hold back tears after looking at you holding your precious daughter for the first time. I have prayed for this day! God bless you and your family.
Carolyn
Harper is a true testament to the power of PRAYER!!!!!!
PRAISE GOD! Harper has made my morning. She is absolutely gorgeous, who doesn't love a chunky monkey baby?
Y'all have fun!! It's a wild ride from here on out.
I'm crying with you. Just happy tears. I'm so thankful that Harper is doing so well. She's so beautiful. Congrats to all of you. Oh, and her nursers look like little angels surrounding her. They just might be! :)
Jennifer in WI.
When I clicked on your blog this morning and saw that picture of you with Harper in your arms I started bawling!! What sweet happy news!!
Look at those huge smiles and her beautiful eyes!!
Sending more prayers and big hugs your way!!!
~Tidymom
Praise Jesus! Look how awake and alert she is! It's an amazing miracle and I'm so glad you have shared it with us.
OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!!! She looks SO much better today!!! Her face is no longer puffy...her color looks phenominal!!! She is just GORGEOUS!!! This is just the best thing I have seen ALL WEEK!!!
Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I read the first post after Harper's birth, all I could think to pray was, "Lord, heal this baby." And now look what He has done. Over and over again, He does beyond what we could ask or imagine!
She is absolutely beautiful! And I don't think the hospital has phased her at all. Hope y'all are home with her soon :)
-The Trouts
Praise the Lord! She is absolutely gorgeous & looks SO happy! Glad she's eating well...bonus!!
Kelly,
I was just shown your blog by a friend. I am expecting a girl on May 17th and reading about your journey with Harper has been such a testimony to me. I thank and praise God that He is in control and I'm so joyful to hear about Harper's improvement. I will jump on the bandwagon and begin praying for even more healing. I have no doubt that God is using you, Harper and your family to reach others and I truly admire you for being so strong and having so much faith in Christ. I'm afraid I couldn't be as strong if I were in your situation. Thank you for sharing your story and you, your husband and most definitely precious little Harper will be in my prayers. I look forward reading about how God is going to work in all of your lives in the days to come.
SO happy for y'all! She is going to be a little heart breaker! Congratulations on all that happened yesterday! Good Luck with nursing today! She is SO precious and already loves her momma and daddy! love all the pictures!
Congrats!!! Harper is beautiful!!! We're rejoicing with you here in Michigan!!
Look at your big smile happy momma. Congratulations!
She is beautiful! I have been praying for Harper everyday.
Love,
Karol :0)
Blessing upon blessing!!!!! She fits JUST PERFECT in your arms and she is a dollie! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!!!!!
She is definitely a testimony to the power of prayer!! Glad she is doing so well! Good luck with the nursing--it is such a rewarding experience!!
Amazing....... Praise God!!!
Amazing the work God is doing in Harper's life as well as the lives that surround her. Will continue to keep praying. And by the way, Harper is BEAUTIFUL!
I found your blog through MckMama's. I have been praying daily for you, Scott, and precious Harper. Isn't great that our God still performs miracles. Thank you Jesus for holding Harper and her family tightly in Your hands. Prayers are still coming your way from cold Minnesota.
There's nothing like holding your baby in your arms for the first time.
Sorry your moment was delayed but you look completely elated now that she's in your arms!!! Congratulations on an awesome milestone!
Who knew I could be so overjoyed for a complete stranger...but being a parent puts you in a special club.
Welcome to the club sister! :)
I found your blog 3 weeks ago too! I'm completely caught up in Harper's story and am praising God that it is a HAPPY one!! She is gorgeous! I LOVE the pictures of her smiling in that flower headband. What a happy girl! We had our third daughter last spring and love having girly girls in our house! Thank you for sharing!
We're praising God for Harper!
This is so wonderful! She is just beautiful. I'm so happy for your family!
I have been reading your blog i found through another blog. I have been praying for your little one! what a precious and sweet baby girl! we will continue to keep you guys in our prayers.
*The Balch Family
Dallas, TX
Oh wow!!!! Praise the Lord!!! What a miracle! I love the headband!!! So precious!!!! Can't wait to see more and more pics!
Oh my goodness! She is SO BEAUTIFUL!
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh what a GREAT post!!!!!! I'm soooooooooooooooo glad yall were able to feed her today!!!! She has come so far!!!!! Praise God for he is GREAT!!!!!!
I'm soooooooooooooooooooooo happy for yall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY!!!!!!!! i'm sooo sooo happy for you! that is so wonderful! prayer works and this is proof! you are so lucky and she is beautiful! congratulations!!!!! =]
Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl! She has the prettiest little face! So happy things are going well!
So great! So wonderful! So beautiful!
With tears in my eyes I AM REJOICING!
Praise God!
PRAISE GOD! PRAISE GOD! PRAISE GOD! I'm so happy for you! She's beautiful. Congratulations!
Amazing, the Lord does amazing things. I'm sitting here in tears, so thank you for this. Our God is an awesome God.
I only just found your blog from Mckmama's site and I have been so touched by your faith and by the way God is using your tiny girl to impact so many for Jesus. I have prayed for her each day and sometimes at night as I rock my own little one back to sleep. I will continue to pray for her and for you. God Bless!
Praise Jesus, he is so good. I am so happy for you and beautiful Harper. I pray nursing goes well today. I can't wait for the update.
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