Another Day

Sierra is still in very critical condition. She is very touchy right now because of all the medications and things they have her on. They were moving her and her heart stopped for a second. It was terrifying.

Renewed Strength & Blessings

"He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power...those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength" Isaiah 40:31

I was getting mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. This afternoon God gave me renewed energy and an overwhelming sense of peace. I can feel all of your prayers. Thank you for lifting us up before the Lord.

"When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say, 'Blessed be the name of the Lord!'"

Today was one of the most difficult days so far. Right now Sierra is still very critical, but amist the storm there is peace.

Something I have been thinking a lot about lately is how great God's sacrifice was to let His Son go through so much suffering. I have a much better understanding what He went through. It is so comforting that He knows the pain and anguish that we are going through.

I have also been thinking about all the wonderful blessings God has poured out on us. I am going to list just a few.

1. We still have our precious daughter and she had 14 months of excellent health (amazing for a brain injured child!)

2. We are surrounded by the love, prayers, and support of brothers and sisters in Christ (Facebook, Crossings, Grace Waco, KBC, homeschool group, and many people who don't even know us)

3. We have had wonderful doctors and nurses

4. We took Sierra to the doctor as soon as we knew she was sick rather than waiting a while to see if she got better.

5. We have an excellent hospital that people from all over the state and nation come to and it is only 10 minutes from home.

6. We are in a nice big room that has a bathroom and bed.

7. Jason and I both fit on the twin sized bed in our room :-)

8. My parents and siblings are close by.

9. My MIL is flying out to help us during this time. (YAY!)

10. Jason's boss let him take FMLA through Jan 31st.

There are many, many more but I will stop for now. :-)

Thank you all for your prayers. God is bathing us in His grace and giving us enough strength to face one day at a time.

New Ventilator

They have to put her on the other ventilator afterall.

Letter from Sierra's Uncle

Dear Ya'll,
she would look at me with blue eyes that don't see. she reaches and holds onto my finger for dear life. She would fuss and then if I waltzed around the room she would relax and calm down. she hates having hick-ups, she is my neise! she's 14months old, but I love her!!

She has been sedated and placed on a ventilator, her parents can only stand by in the ICU and worry at the sudden drops in her heart rate.... the continual strain of Drs and nurses rushing in and out... not knowing, kind of like being the star in a night mere you never wnated to be in and that you can't wake up from.

That is what I can only think of I'm in South coralina . life seems to have passed someone the short case, I don't know how to put it but it hurts. I'm powerless (not the first time) I can only recall the last time I saw her. I bent close to car seat and wispered take care I love you Sierra. I doubt she knew what I said but I knew. I am remembering and praying that as her life once again hangs in the balance of God's love and His hands. I can't tell you why it is all happening but who cares anyway?

May the Lord Continue to shine on you,
Josh

Your Prayers Are Being Heard--Keep Praying!

Well she is still far from being stable but she is much better than an hour ago. They are holding off just a little bit on putting her on the other ventilator. They want to see if she continues to improve. The doctor said that the next few days will be like a rollercoaster.

God has given me an incredible peace. We know that she is in His hands and that is the BEST place for her! He will be glorified. He has great plans for this precious little one.

New Ventilator

She is getting put on the new ventilator. Please pray that God's will be done and that He will be glorified. Also pray that He will strengthen us.

Not Going Well

Things are not going well at all. Sierra's circulation isn't doing well. They are going to give her medicine to make the heart pump stronger to help increase the circulation. This is probably a result of her being put on the vetilator.

Her blood gases are also very high. Pray that they will go down. If they do not go down she will need to be put on a different ventilator.

Pneumonia & Ventilator

Apparently Sierra has pneumonia in addition to the viral infection. Her lungs are pretty congested. The bipap machine that they had her on was not effective enough. This morning she had some serious drops in her vital statistics. It gave us quite a scare. They got her stabalized again but have decided that it is time to put her on a ventilator.

The doctor is also going to check her heart as well.

Please be praying that the pneumonia would clear up soon and that her breathing would improve. Also pray that God would give us all strength.

URGENT PRAYER REQUESTED!!!

Sierra' stats started dropping dramatically. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER!!!!!!

Breathing

One of the biggest prayer requests right now is that Sierra's breathing would settle down. She is breathing really fast. Since she is breahthing so fast she can't have a bottle because she might aspirate the milk and get it into her lungs causing pneumonia. They just put a tube down her nose so that she can start getting milk that way. Once her breathing slows down, she will be able to have a bottle.

The doctors are saying they think she has a viral infection and that it will just have to run its course.