Every time I sit down to write on the blog... I fall asleep thinking about what to write (I'm slightly sleep deprived)! So this time, I'm not thinking first, just writing - consider yourself warned!
First off, my little miracle boy is doing amazing! He is off of oxygen and Cpap and is nursing like a pro! He is so sweet and "smiles" constantly in his little "fat and happy" state after he nurses! We are free to hold him whenever we want and they are moving him to the "going home soon" side of NICU tonight! I walked in this morning and saw him "tube free" in the nurses arms drinking a bottle and started crying tears of joy and thanksgiving! What a testimony God has already given this little angel! Glory to God!!!!
I have had a few setbacks... But so far it has kept me here, close to Ezekiel (right where I need to be)! I had a bowel blockage from the surgery. The blockage has cleared (confirmed by x-ray this morning) however, "things" still are not moving, so please pray that my system would start working how it was intended! My hemoglobin is on the rise, so that is wonderful and I can "feel" the difference 1 "point" makes - our bodies are incredible! We had a little blood clot scare today that almost got me feeling defeated. Almost! After running some tests, they found that the clot is in a "superficial" vein (one that doesn't lead to the heart, lungs, or brain) and can just be treated locally! Praise God once again! I think He keeps testing me to see if my first response is faith or fear.... Sadly, I think we all know the answer - hence, another test! Praise God that He is faithful, even when we (I) struggle with these kind of things! He is so worthy of our (my) trust!
A couple funny stories... When I was talking on the phone shortly after getting some "bad" news - Shayli (my 11 year old) overheard me saying through tears that "they" were going to "put me to sleep" and that I wouldn't be able to see Ezekiel. When I hung up, she was crying. After a little probing, I found out that she thought "they" were going to kill me (like when you put an animal to sleep)! So sad, but so funny! I ensured her that wasn't what I meant and explained the process. Then today, Tom brought 4 of the kids up to see me (and Ezekiel). I was in the shower when they got here. Levi (5 years old)was so excited, he ran in the bathroom, yanked back the curtain and just stared at me, then ran out! Apparently, he came out saying "Mommy has braces in her tummy" (the 44 staples)! Then, I showed Judah (my 2 year old) my "boo-boo" hopefully encouraging him to be gentle around it... And he just stared wide eyed. Then he said - "is that your diaper?" We all cracked up! I am wearing a "maxi pad" as protection and padding over my stomach. I love my kids! They make life fun!
So... I have been discharged from the hospital as of about 7 tonight. I am now "boarding" as a guest and will stay just a couple doors down from NICU until Ezekiel is released! It won't be long now! I stand amazed - in complete awe - of the happenings in the last 6 days! Never did I expect such an incredible outcome! Yet I KNEW with everything within me that God was/is bigger then all of this "mess" that He has brought such beauty from! I am honored and humbled to be part of His plan to show Himself to be Lord of all!
Here are a couple pictures from today! Love and blessings and much thanks!!!!
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