Friday, January 23, 2009

TGIF

We've had another good day here at St Francis NICU! We had a lot of wonderful visitors again today - thank you Joyce, Taylor, Melinda, Mrs. Kisor, Jordan, Mary Avery, John Michael, Joy, Katie, Meredith, Russell and Mike and Sharon for visiting us today. It brought us so much joy to visit with each of you!
Here's the little princess - she had a good day. They brought her back up to almost 60% oxygen but they have been adjusting a lot of other things today and tweaking down things so it's just fine that they brought her back. We met with the doctor today (we can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Gomez) and he was very optimistic. He thinks by next week she could be off the ventilator and start waking up. We are looking at probably being here about two more weeks. We are fine with slow but steady progress and just so blessed that our baby is doing so well. God has been so good to us I can't ever thank Him enough.
We have recieved so many wonderful gifts and I know it could be FOREVER before I get thank you notes out and I also may never track you all down so I wanted to put a few on here to show you how grateful I am. My sweet friend Jenna in GA made mom and I these awesome blankets - if you can't tell - my theme verese is on there - Ephesians 3:20. These blankets are so wonderful Jenna - I love them (and you!)
I got this wonderful basket full of baby goodies from Linda at No Monkey business. Thank you so much!

These beautiful flowers came Kirby at Good Gals, Inc. I love the PINK!!!!!!!!!
And this sweet candy basket came from Laura Joseph and family as a one week birthday present! Ya'll have blessed us abundantly and I'm praying God will bless you for your kindness 10 x what you have blessed us.

We also have a special friend, Michael and Shanna Blount. Michael has visited us several times already in the hospital and he is just a light to us. He works for Blue Bell Ice cream ( the best in the land) and I just found out he brought us some to the RM House along with a precious "Blue Bell Baby" t-shirt and bear!!!! I can guarantee that if Harper is like her parents - she will LOVE ice cream.

Tonight we celebrated my parents 38th wedding anniversary and I'm pretty sure there is no place they would rather be than with their new granddaughter. We all just love her so much and we can't begin to explain the tears of joy we shed every day at God's goodness to us. And so much of that is because of all of you who read this and share your lives, your prayers, your generosity, and your love with us. We can never, ever repay you but we can just keep trying to "pass it on". I hope we will all try to pass it on and do things for others. It's amazing how much you can change a life with just a small gesture!

I love each of you so much!!!

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Suzi K said...

Harper is just gorgeous!

And those blankets are adorable!

We're still praying here in Texas!

Lesleigh said...

Hi Kelly and Scott,
So glad to hear that Harper continues to improve daily! Still praying for this little lady.
Love, Lesleigh

Allison said...

I am so thankful every time I hear how wonderful Haper is doing. What a strong baby girl you have. She's a fighter...to say the least!

We pray for you all so many times a day. I showed pictures of Harper to my 3 and 1/2 little boy, Hudson. He talks about her and says the sweetest prayers for her.

I am so thankful for what the Lord is doing for your family!

Love, The Mullins in San Antonio
Matt, Allison, Hudson, and Harper

Bella said...

What a beautiful girl.

She is such a small bundle, but such a mighty force for God. She is changing lives and inspiring people to come closer to their Savior. That is an amazing way to enter the world.

Even though the circumstances are not what you would have wished for, your family is changing lives everyday by being an example of faith and trust in God.

Thank you for keeping us updated.

Love in Him,
Bella

Vanessa said...

It is so nice to get on here and see her improving day by day! Little Harper is beautiful!

The Garners said...

Kelly,
I've been out of town for a couple of nights, but I've been SO thrilled to hear of H's wonderful wonderful progress!!! I've been calling Mom to ask and I was able to check your blog last night at Mary Katherine's house. This has been one crazy but blessed week for you all, huh!? Happy 1 week (and a day) b-day to sweet Harper!

A Little Water said...

Kelly & Family,

I am praying for you all and sweet Harper! Your family just seems to overflow goodness from the Lord and I'm praying that you feel so loved and comforted by HIS compassion and love for you. Ya'll are prayed for so much!

many blessings,

lindsey

Lindsay Day said...

Kelly,

Just another example of how God is working through your precious Harper. I have been longing for a daily devotional, but have not found one. I know I need one on one time, daily, with God, but I always make excuses. This morning I started my day looking for something of this sort once again. I got sidetracked and ended up reading my friends blogs (this happens a lot!). One had a link to yours. First, I went to the beginning of Harper's incredible journey and cried and prayed. Then, I happened to see the link to your dad's blog. I went to it and found what I had been looking for! I am going to "cram" and try to catch up, or I will just finish a little later than the other readers...but God led me there today and He used your angel to do it. Please give Harper a kiss for me and tell her thank you! She has one more prayer warrior praying for her!!!

Lindsay

Donna said...

So glad Harper is doing so well. The Lord is working through this child. Kelly, you look great. You have such a sweet soul and great faith. You are an inspiration to us all. I went to the Cary's bows site and saw the Harper hat and bow.How cute is that?? She is famous at one week old.What can the future hold? Keeping you in my heart in Ga.

Anonymous said...

DEAR KELLY AND SCOTT,
CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR ALL OF YOU. SO GLAD HARPER IS DOING BETTER!! SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL PRAYING FOR THE NURSES AND DOCTOR GOMEZ PRAISE GOD FOR THE LADY WHO GAVE HER HEART TO JESUS WE SEND YOU LOTS OF LOVE AND HUGS
LOVE JANET ♥

burgmom said...

Glad to hear Harper is doing better. We are still praying for you and your family.

Kristin said...

Each and every day that I read your blog, it gives me such hope! Your family is precious, each and every one of you! I am so glad that God is answering our prayers for sweet Harper!

Happy Anniversary to your parents!

Kaylee said...

praying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shanan said...

I don't know you Kelly, but I am praying for Harper, you, and your family. God does amazing things! Stay strong.

Praying in Texas,
Shanan Fowler

Georgia Girl said...

So glad Harper is doing a lot better! To this day I still think back on how our little Lexi was fighting the same as Harper is. Also Lexi keeps asking to come back and see Baby Harper so I bring her to see her everyday and she just says awhhh. Thanks for sharing your time to let us all know how Harper is doing.

Beth & Lexi

Stacey said...

Hi Kelly, I am new to your site, and I know this is going to sound crazy, but I know you from somewhere! I am in Pensacola, Florida.... I am going to read more to see if I can figure out where I know you... I am praying for your precious baby. No, there is nothing more precious.

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