Hope for Baby Bennett: Picture Overload

Friday, June 25, 2010

Picture Overload

Today, Bodie was so unbelievably smiley. We had a visit from my close friend Gina and she took lots of great pics. Here are just a few:

Flirting with everyone in sight:

Big blue eyes:

I love tummy time...

but man does it make me tired!

I love mommy:

As far as prayer requests go, Bodie responded really well to being put back on the Milrinone and his sweating has almost stopped entirely - praise God!!! His BNP went way down and his weight went back up a bit, so the doctors were really happy. This afternoon he was a little fussy and not quite as interested in eating. He's also drooling like nobody's business, so there's a good chance it's teething. But with these heart kiddos, little things like fussiness and a slightly decreased appetite can be indicators that something is seriously wrong. Please pray that it's just teething and his appetite picks back up! He also had blood in his stool earlier today, so there is some concern that his c-diff may be back (seriously, can this kid puhlease stop catching infections???). Please pray that the blood was a one-time thing and not c-diff.

Thanks!!!
Amy

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AnonymousJune 27, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Amy, still praying for Bodie all the time. Milosh was successfully weaned off milrinone this week and was a super sweaty guy for a few days. He seems to be getting better. His BNP was 16 this week. I can remember when it was in the 40thousands. Our little guys are so tough and continue to amaze, teach lessons and touch lives. Glory to God!
Brie
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The Chosen Mothers by Erma Bombeck

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. Did you ever wonder how mothers of children with life threatening illnesses are chosen?

Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew. Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint Cecilia. Rutledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint Gerard."

Finally, He passes a name to an angel and says, "Give her a child with cancer." The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy." "Exactly" smiles God, "Could I give a child with cancer a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."

"But, does she have patience?" asks the angel. "I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it." "I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has it's own world. She has to make it live in her world and that's not going to be easy."

"But, Lord, I don't think she believes in you." No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps -"Selfishness? is that a virtue?"

God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take anything her child does for granted. She will never consider a single step ordinary. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty, prejudice...and allow her to rise above them." She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side." "And what about her patron Saint?" asks the angel. His pen poised in mid-air. God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."