Hey Guys,
I have some incredible news! Mandy is doing great! She is breathing on her own with just a little bit of oxygen for support. The social worker talked to us today about transferring her to a long term care facility. They have put her on the waiting list, and she could be moved as soon as a week. There the staff will train us to take care of her, which is one step closer to bringing her home I thank you for your prayers. They are being answered so thoroughly, it is hard to believe at times. God is so awesome.
All things work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose. Rom 8:28
Another really cool thing that happened is that Teresa and I were able to hold her today. (Check out the photos) We had tears running down our face, tears of joy. You see We have not been able to hold her for a long time. I think the last time that we held her was about 7 days after she was born.
She is officially 3 months old today, and it is hard to imagine everything that has happened within such a short period of time. Her Birth, her first heart failure, which was the last time we held her, 2 open-heart surgeries, the three times her heart stopped and they had to do CPR and life support to bring her back. And numerous procedures, including installing her Broviac, her Trach, and her feeding tube. Man it has been quite a ride! And I know her life is just beginning with all of these happenings it really makes you wonder what God has for her to do. I knew that she was special long before she was born. (Of course I thought she was a boy at the time. It took a little bit to get used to the idea of having a little girl ) 🙂
God Bless You All
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Love In Christ
Michael and Teresa Blaes
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PPS. If you need prayer about something, please don’t hesitate to ask.Our faith has been built up trememdously through this experience. We would love to pray for you. Just leave them in the comment section.
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Michael & Teresa,
We continue to pray for you, Mandy, and the doctors and nurses! God bless you richly!!! HE is sooooo amazing!
Love to you all,
Beverly Rogers
Corpus Christi, TX
Michael, Teresa & Mandy,
Good things happen to good people! All of the prayers, good wishes and fingers crossed start with you and your “goodness”. Our Lord has a plan for you AND that little girl. Keep your faith strong and keep your spirits high. There are prayer groups all over MY area with “Mandy” on their list, obviously the prayer is helping. Keep on doing the good things you are doing and follow “the plan”. Hope to talk tou you again, soon. Thanks for the updates and all of “Stomper” is pulling for you!
Sincerely,
David Gay
Atlanta, GA