Emilie's first outside adventure

Hello everyone!!

On March 24th 2007, Emilie went outside for the very first time. She LOVED it! We didn't go very far because it was very muddy, but she got the biggest smile on her face as soon as we walked out the doors. A taxi driver drove up and waved at her before taking off and Grandma met us at the doors with Taylor and Dallas. She LOVED watching her brother and cousin in a natural environment being able to see them act more like themselves instead of quiet like in the PICU. When her battery beckoned us inside, Emilie cried all the way back to her room from the moment we walked back into the hospital. She had a great time.

Just to let everyone know, our day passes have been approved. When it happens we'll let you know what it was like. I know it will probably be better for her to see her family in a more natural environment than in the hospital. Thanks for all of your prayers...enjoy the pics.

Sherri

Praise report!!

Hello everyone,

Yesterday (March 22) we got a call from the hospital saying that Emilie's portable suction will be dropped off on Friday March 23. I thought, (I'll believe it when I see it,) but it was waiting there for us when we arrived to see Emilie tonight. Thanks again for all your prayers. So, right now, all that is needed is a portable oxygen so that we can take her easily on day passes. Thanks be to God!! I'll keep you all posted. Please continue to pray for her portable oxygen, hopefully that will arrive before her birthday.

Thanks again,

Sherri

Emilie - 11 months old

Hello everyone!!

Well, Emilie turned 11 months old on March 6. This past month Em began to hold her head up for a few seconds at a time. She finds this a great challenge. Her determination is amazing. She just keeps trying. She also LOVES to play games. Patty-cake, making faces at you, and singing when she finds her leak. She welcomed more teeth this month for a total of 8. She is also beginning to welcome her first set of molars as they begin to push their way through.

I am a little late mainly for two reasons. #1 report cards just went out and last weekend we found ourselves in isolation again. Finally today, Mar 18, they took her out of isolation. We were hoping to take her outside last weekend and were disappointed to arrive at the hospital to find her in isolation because of rotavirus. While in isolation we have to wear gowns in the room and sometimes even masks. This time it was just the gown. That is why Taylor is wearing a gown in the first picture.

Please continue to pray for Emilie's health and her equipment. We may be able to take her out of the hospital on Good Friday for awhile (her birthday) using the hospital's equipment, but please keep praying for hers. Also keep praying for homecare.

On Good Friday we are asking our family and friends to join us in a day of prayer and fasting for Emilie. If we are allowed to take her out we would love to have hands laid on her during prayer. Please pray for this as well because the devil keeps standing in our way when prayer for her is about to happen. Please pray that nothing will stand in the way.

Thanks everybody!!

Your prayers and support are very much appreciated!!

We love you all,

Darwin, Sherri, Taylor, and especially Emilie.

check out http://sdzeylion2003.multiply.com for the most recent video - Grandma and Emilie playing patty-cake.

Meeting with Doctors

Hello everyone,

Sorry, I didn't get a chance to take 11 month old pictures of Emilie last weekend. If she is feeling better, I will take some this weekend. She still has pretty bad diarrhea, but it may be beginning to slow down a little. Please keep praying that God will heal her from this. She is extremely uncomfortable.

Also, I have a major prayer request for Friday March 16th. One of Emilie's doctors wants to meet with us at 2:30pm. Please pray for a positive meeting. We've had so many disappointing ones. Please pray for this.

Thanks everyone,

Love,

Sherri

Praise Report

Hello everyone!!

I have a praise report. Saturday, March 3rd Emilie held her head up all by herself for about 5 seconds. I was holding her supporting her head and had my other hand by her chin. She moved her head up and it wasn't touching either hand for about 5 seconds. PRAISE JESUS!! Also, on Tuesday, March 6, Emilie turned 11 months old. (I'll send pictures next week sometime if not too busy with report cards). I took one of my grade 11 students into Saskatoon with me to see Emilie. Emilie held her head up all by herself for about 20 seconds I would say. She also turned it to look at Darwin during that 20 seconds as well. We were so excited. Definitely something to sing praises about. So please continue to pray with us!! God is answering our prayers. I also want to invite everyone to join with us in a day of fasting and prayer for Emilie on Good Friday (her first birthday) - remembering though that Jesus is the main focus as well as God's will. This is important....it's Good Friday after all. But Jesus and God's will should be the main focus everyday. Thanks for your continued prayers - PUSH - Pray Until Something Happens. Something is happening - she is now beginning to hold her head up!! Again, PRAISE THE LORD!!

Love

Darwin, Sherri, Taylor and especially Emilie