Christmas Tree - Dec 4

Hi everyone,

Taylor, Grandma and I took up a small Christmas tree for Emilie last night. She LOVED it!! I sat her up and she grabbed the branches and spent some time pulling on them and feeling them. She also grabbed one of the red balls that Taylor had put on and was trying to pull it off. It was so amazing to watch her reaction to this new object. Then Taylor was given a popsicle by one of the nurses and her eyes went from the tree to the popsicle - back and forth. Her big brother gave her a taste of his popsicle and she loved it.

She is a very persistent little girl. She tries very hard to control her head. We are praying that soon she will be able to hold her head up. With her determination and God's help we know that this will happen. She is NOT going to sit by and just watch Taylor as he moves and runs around. You can tell by how she watches him that she wants to move just like him.

Pray for her equipment to come. We really need it so that we can start taking her out on day passes and the like.

Pray for the communication between the hospital and the parents. - Not too much has been communicated lately.

Pray for a caregiver for Emilie when she comes home. We need someone who is NOT going to be grossed out by the procedures that they need to know. We also need someone who can come and train and look after Emilie ASAP. (At least Minimum wage will be paid). This caregiver will only be required only on school days every other week when my husband is at work. Roughly 25 hours a week. Please help us pray for the right person. Any recommendations??? Please call me or email me.

Pray for Home care - that nurses will be found for the nightime hours and that the coverage will be there.

Thanks to all of your encouraging words. Pictures next week!! Emilie will be 8 months old!! Complete update in email as well!!


Love all of you!! Thanks for your prayers and please don't stop. I know sometimes it can be discouraging, but God is listenin and He is healing her in His own way. PUSH - Pray Until Something Happens!!!


Darwin, Sherri, Taylor, and especially Emilie :0)