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Another Surgery Planned

 Hello Everyone,

I have a major update. It has been a crazy week for us leaving little time to do updates. But very little has happened since I updated last, so I guess we are ok. Anyway here is the update. Mandy is continuing to gain weight. She is now at 8 Pounds 8 Ounces. All of her stats look good, and she is very stable.

As I mentioned in the last post, the doctors have decided to install a Trach in her and a feeding tube that will go directly to her stomach. It sounds a little extreme I know, but it will allow them to keep an open airway on her without having to knock her out and shove a tube down her throat. She won’t have to be sedated as much and will be able to move around more. The feeding tube will give them a direct pathway to her tummy, so they don’t have to keep using the NG tube. She cannot really suck yet, so they have had to feed her through a tube that goes into her nose and down her throat.

This has to be done surgically, and is scheduled for this coming Wednesday March 12, at 8:00 am. This is her third surgery. Please continue to keep her in prayer. We know that she is in God’s hands.

I get the impression that they are starting to gear her up to come home. I don’t know for sure of course, but it would be really awesome. Thanks for all the support

 Please click the comment link below and let us know that you are out there. Thanks

God Bless You,
Michael and Teresa Blaes

PS We have a major decision to make concerning her immunizations. Please pray that the Lord gives us the wisdom and information we need to make the right choice.

 Posted on: Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 11:17 pm
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6 Responses to “Another Surgery Planned”

1. Shawna

   We will pray for you all.

   March 10th, 2008 at 8:49 am
    
2. Chris Fritts

   Hi Michael and Teresa,

   My name is Chris and I just joyed the family. My friend, who sponsored me in this company, has been emailing me updates on Mandy, even before I came on board.
   I have been praying for the three of you. God is with you all and He will get you through it. Mandy is a very beautiful baby!!!! You three will always be in my prayers.
   God Bless

   Chris
   Luke 1:37

   March 10th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
    
3. Aydan

   Dear Michael and Teresa,
   Just when I thought I couldn’t hang on any more, I came across your and Mandy’s stories. You are an inspiration and you gave me the courage I needed to go on. I pray for you.
   Hang on tight,
   Aydan (from Istanbul, Turkey)

   March 12th, 2008 at 1:45 am
    
4. Denise

   Hi Michael and Teresa–

   My prayers are with you and little Mandy. She must have a great call on her life for the enemy to fight against her so diligently. The good news is, you WILL win this fight through Christ Jesus. Keep your minds fixed on what God is able to do and continue to stand on His Word.

   Hugs and prayers to you and little Mandy!

   March 12th, 2008 at 8:00 am
    
5. Ellen

   Hi Michael and Teresa,

   Just saw your post on Rich Schefren’s blog. My heart goes out to you and little Mandy. I will most certainly keep all of you in my prayers. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want…”

   God bless you all,
   Ellen

   March 12th, 2008 at 8:05 am
    
6. Bob Rutledge

   God Bless you and your family. I have nothing to say to inspire you during this time, but I will pray.

   March 12th, 2008 at 9:20 am
    

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