We are starting to move very slowly. For the next 24 hours they will be changing up some meds, starting her on diuretics, and possibly removing her trans lines. Sadly her right lung is partially collapsing, however they have strongly expressed this was to be expected with being on bypass for a longer period of time. With help of the ventilator and the diuretics removing fluid it may start to balloon back up.
She opened her eyes really big today for a quick moment and started to squirm. I'm not feeling prepared for when she starts to wake up, because that is when mommy mode comes in and I want to pick her up and comfort her. It's still going to be a few days so I need to focus on here and now. Which we are trying our best to do.
It's so important to remain in Gods word at a time like this. I know we always should, but especially during a time like this. It keeps you from trying to handle it all on your own.
The Chaplin came in today and shared something a heart transplant mom wrote:
When Jesus is Lord,
In every heartache, healing
In every care, comfort
In every trouble, triumph
In every problem, peace
In every obstacle, opportunity
Loved those words! Then while I was reading a book by John MacArthur he shared at least eight purposes behind the Lord's allowing trials and tragedies to come our way:
1. To test the strength of our faith...Check
2. To remind us not to let our trust in the Lord turn into presumption or spiritual self-satisfaction...Check
3. To wean us from our dependence on worldly things....Check
4. To call us to heavenly hope...BIG Check
5. To reveal what we really love...Check
6. To teach us to value God's blessings...Check
7. To enable us to better endure future trials and difficulties....Still working on...
8. To help us develop "enduring strength" so we might be of even greater use in God's Kingdom...praying to have the opportunity
Had I not been through these trials I highly doubt (for me) that I would of been able to check them off. What a blessing I can.
Today we are still feeling emotionally an physically exhausted, but at least we have been fed by God's word and strength and for that we are thankful.
A mother's Love
[love] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:7
Came to your blog via Moriah Nelson. My prays are with you and your family through this time. The last picture of the two hands melted my heart. God bless you as a family.
ReplyDeleteTerra, your words are beautiful! Still praying along with so many others for the healing of your beautiful baby girl Abbey. I too melted at that last picture with your two hands together. Hoping that you can get some good rest even though I know it's hard. Your faith and strength is truely amazing and such an encouragement to me and many others.
ReplyDeleteTerra, still thinking and praying for you and Adam and Abbey and Luke all of the time! Love the words you posted...love the purposes about why the Lord allows the trials and tragedies that we endure during this lifetime especially #4. I definitely always try to keep that "eternal perspective". Thank-you Lord that we do have that heavenly hope. Praying for his perfect peace to surround you. Praying for new mercies every morning and the strength to get through the day moment by moment. Love you tons. Stay strong and lean on Him.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Chez family, I was not able to get on my computer yesterday, or until late tonight...and that drove me crazy!!! I am so happy that the repair took place, and so many prayers were answered. I will keep praying that slow and steady progress is made. She really does look good!
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