Sunday, August 10, 2008

Home


We finally made it home tonight at about 6:00, after a nice quiet day at the hospital. Alexa did well today and the doctor and nurses felt comfortable with sending her home. She didn't cry too much in the car, and we stopped by the Freeman sign next to Johnny Carinos to take a picture of her name on it.

I know we're not out of the woods yet, but I really feel like this whole experience has been a real faith builder for our family. They say you don't receive a testimony until after the trial of your faith. That's been so true in our experience. It's been so hard to see all the other babies come and go, but to have to stay behind with Alexa. I still don't even know why it was such a hard thing - she was never close to death or anything like that, but at times it almost seemed like it was more than we could handle. I really think this whole experience has tried our faith, and given us such a stronger testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. We've been able to feel of their love and see the little miracles and answers to prayers.

One answer to prayer that sticks out in my mind happened just yesterday or the day before. Alexa was starting to have problems again with her stomach, and we were really worried that she might have to stop eating and take the IV again. We prayed (and many of you prayed with us) that she would recover, but also that the doctor and nurses would know how to help her. That night, we left a little discouraged, and thinking that this would set us back atleast another week or so. During the night our nurse thought to ask the doctor if they could discontinue her milk fortifier. The doctor thought that was a good idea, so they did and she ate well the rest of the night, and the next day also. I guess you could look at that as a coincidence, but for us it was an answer to prayer
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7 comments:

Billy and Amanda Cole said...

Congratulations! We are so excited for your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always.

Kerri and Cody said...

I think any normal parent given your situation would have felt like it was more than one could handle at times! Alexa gave everyone some scares there and you can't help but worry about your children, especially when you see them go through some of the stuff she has gone through! She's a tough little miracle girl though, and we're so glad that you can all be back in your home now!

Thank you guys for sharing your faith and testimonies... Your experience has blessed everyone whom your life touches and helped us all remember a little more how Heavenly Father answers our prayers and is very aware of everything we're going through.

Mel said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I bet you are so excited to have your precious little girl home. We are so happy for you guys.

Rebecca said...

I am so excited for the 3 of you. What an amazing family you are!!

Sandra Giseburt said...

"HOME" says it all! A new beginning of a great life! Congratulations to you all, and of course, prayers will continue!

Steph said...

We're so glad that she got to finally go home! What a rewarding thing to finally get to take your baby home. That must be such a relief. We'll continue to pray for her strength and progress. And Scott keeps saying "I can't believe Trevor's a daddy". He has a tender spot for you guys as do I. We can't wait to meet Alexa soon!

Trevor and Melissa said...

I can't believe Trevor's a "daddy" either. But, I must say, he is the best daddy our little girl could have. My love for him grows each time I see him try to calm her down, talk to her, or feed her (no diaper changes yet). He has been a great strength to me, even when he was having just as bad of a time. He's a blessing to us both.