Sweet Baby Girl,
You know how much your daddy and I love you. Today was another really tough day for us. We woke up early and got ready to see you. Before we left Pastor Roger phoned us and told us that the whole church would pray for you today and we were very thankful. When we got to the hospital to see you they told us that you hadn't had a visible seizure since last night, but they wanted to run a long EEG test on you for 24 hours to be sure the seizures were under control. So they put those electrodes back on your cute head, but this time they glued them down. I got worried that the glue would hurt when they took it off, but they assured me that they have a special liquid to remove them. And then I felt better. A neurologist came to talk to us then about your MRI and she was not very positive. Your daddy and I got really sad when she said that a lot of your higher learning functions would be severely impaired and that she didn't think you would be able to see. She said you should be able to breathe and eat and smile and laugh, but she didn't think you would be able to do much else. But your daddy and I know that God is so much bigger than this and we believe that you will be able to overcome this. And then we were encouraged later by other doctors who told us that babies have an ability to compensate for damaged brain matter that older people don't have. And we are praying for that baby girl because we know that God can heal you if that is His plan. Later during the day I got to hold you again for a long time and it was so nice, you were sleeping so peaceful and so content and then daddy came in and said, "when do I get to hold my baby girl?" and so daddy then held you for a long time...you really liked that too. Grampa flash was there and so was Nana and Grandma Cheri. Galen and Lita came to visit you and so did Aunt Dorothy, Uncle Jarrett, and Uncle Paul...there were others who wanted to come, but we told them to wait because we'd had a lot of visitors. Later one of the doctors from neurosurgery came and looked at your EEG and said that you were still having seizures even though they weren't visible, so they were going to change your medicine to make it better and then before we left tonight you had one more visible seizure. We love you baby girl and don't understand why this is happening, but we know that God is still taking care of you and we are trusting in Him.
All of our love forever,
Mommy and Daddy
P.S. The nurses adore you and keep talking about how cute you are...we know!!
14 comments:
Even though this was a tearful and heartwrenching day, we were so thankful to be there with you and to get to spend some time with you, Mia and the family. We love you guys, and we are praying that soon our heavenly Father will make some sense of all of this. Our hearts hurt so badly for you, but we know that He has the bigger picture and that He has something special in mind for all of you as you walk through this valley of pain. We are hanging on to His grace and mercy and claiming an extra measure of peace and strength to see you through this extremely difficult time. We love you guys so much!!!!!
We hold you in our hearts and in our prayers,
Lita and Galen
I am thankful for Galen's updates and am so sorry about the setbacks of today. I am praying for your continually for strength, wisdom, and faith for you, Brad and Lisa, as well as for your dear parents. In Jesus, Kathy Bowe
May the Great Physician, who knows our bodies better than any doctor, touch Mia in such a way that He is seen through her life. I pray for Brad & Lisa as they are Mia's warriors in this life, with Jesus as their supplier.
GinaEtherton
Brad, Lisa, and precious little Mia - you three have been in our (ALL of my family's) prayers since you were born. What a testimony you guys have been of God's love and comfort and of a peace that passes all understanding. My heart breaks for you and all you've had to go through. Mia, you have incredible parents who love you so much (I know you know this) and a God who loves you so much more. Rest in Him for He has you in His hands and is taking perfect care of you! We love you guys!
Jana (Shugart) Hillen
Dear Brad, Lisa, and sweet Mia,
You all have been in my family's prayers since precious little Mia was born. I want to let you know that we continue to lift you up in prayer. May our Lord provide you with His peace that surpasses our earthly understanding. Brad and Lisa, thank you for your example to all of us in how to handle such trials with the strength and reliance upon our heavenly Father that we are called to as believers. Sweet Mia is blessed to have such loving and amazing parents!
Love,
Jena D'Cruz
Dear Lisa, Brad, and Mia,
You are in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers. We are checking your blog everyday, and praying for you at this difficult time of your lives...
God bless you.
Love,
Adriana, Todd, and Gabriela.
Hi Brad & Lisa,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Mia & your whole family. God is so powerful & we believe Mia will be a walking miracle. We will all stand in faith with you!!
Blessings,
The Freidt, Hinkle, Nogosek & Mason Families
This is Marty.. I am amazed at what strength both Mia and you as parents have !! This is the time to be optimistic !! Everyone at IST is ready to do what we can. Let me know how we can help !!My prayers are with you. Marty Popplewell 747-4377
hey there, just wanted to let you know that i am praying for you. i have been keeping up with galen's emails as well. i shared your most recent blogs with some of the nurses here at vanderbilt, and they are praying for you as well. know that you are covered in prayer here in nashville :)
Lisa and Brad-
Just want you to know that we are praying for you and Mia. Every hour classrooms full of teachers and kids are lifting you up. We love you!
From Your BCHS Family
Lisa Brad and little Mia,
We are praying for you.Uncle Arn and I had tears together after reading the blog in the last few days.You are on our minds and in heart all day long.
We Love you
Auntie DAr
&Uncle Arnie
Dear Little Mia,
All of us here at PROP (and BAS) are praying for you and your Mommy and Daddy. Your parents are wonderful about keeping us up-to-date on how you are doing. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Love,
Linda Karber
My sweet little niece Mia,
Your parents sure are caring and devoted to you, their sweet baby girl. I continue to pray for you, as many of my friends and classmates at school do also. I'll get to come visit in just a couple weeks! Then I can hold your hand. :) You are so beautiful, and I hope only the best things for you.
Much love, Aunt Goose
I don't know either of you personally but Heidi and I are good friends with Tim and Rachel and have been following your posts about baby Mia. I have been praying consistently for her health and restoration. You two are a great inspiration to us as you follow Christ and hold closely to Him while these dark times are over you. Keep holding on, there will be better days to come.
With Love in Christ,
Chris and Heidi Hege
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