Hi Guys,
I just wanted to express my heart-felt thanks for the donations that came through. We were able to raise enough to cover the next two payments.
It was just the timing that threw the budget out of sync. We had some unexpected expenses that came at the wrong time.
Again Thank You
Back to Mandy……
We started training on Wednesday, and so far everything is going well. The facility that she is in is awesome, and the staff are incredibly patient and hospitable. I practiced suctioning some more, and began to learn how to setup and change her feeds. Friday I am supposed to learn now to change out trach.
According to Mandy’s doctor, she will be at the hospital for about a month. They have to wean her off of one of the medications before they can release her to our care. And of course we have to know how to take care of her.
Mandy is not a fussy baby at all. She cries when she needs something, diaper changed, trach suctioned, etc. But once the need is filled she settles down right away. She has a very soft cry that you really have to learn to listen for. In fact it is uusally the monitors that let us know something is wrong.
One of the funny but annoying things is she is starting to wiggle more, moving her arms and legs. But everytime she moves too much it sets off the monitors. The technology is just not geared for children.
To be honest, its refreshing, seeing her move around, and not have to be sedated all the time. At one point she was on 3 different pain medications all at the same time. So she was always groggy and not very responsive. Now Im starting to see her personality emerge, and it is really cool.
Thanks for all the prayers,
Love in Christ
Michael and Teresa Blaes
But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” Matt 19:14 (NLT)
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God bless your baby. May she be healed and may you two find strength in Him.
I’m praying for your little girl and your family.
I heard about your little girl on the March 28 Daily Audio Bible broadcast. God is able to all that we ask of Him. You two and Mandy will be in my prayers and in my heart.
Love and prayer for all of you!
The new banner is beautiful, Michael and Teresa.
I also heard about your daughter on Daily Audio Bible broadcast. I pray that our loving Heavenly Father would shower all of you with His mercy and loving kindness. He is willing and able to do more than we can ask or think.
I heard your prayer request on the Daily Audio Bible so I came to read Mandy’s, and your, story. The incredible amount of faith in our Heavenly Father that you and Teresa have shown throughout this difficult trial is truly inspiring. It makes you think, “Would I have that much faith if I were under such tribulation, worn down after enduring for so long?”. Perhaps God is already using Mandy for His purpose- through you and this blog-to increase the faith of His people. My faith has been strengthened. I will be praying for you and everything that surrounds you and your family in my daily prayers. God Bless you.
Michael—I heard your prayer request on the Daily Audio Bible podcast yesterday and wanted to let you and your wife know that you have my prayers. God has given you such a beautiful little baby. I am confident that he will equip you both with everything you need to care for her.
May God continue to protect Mandy and surround your family with his perfect love.
Michael, Another DABBER here and I just wanted to let you know that the Lord has laid the health concerns of your little Mandy on my heart over the course of these two days more than you can imagine. I am praying as I am sure many of us DABBERS are. I pray for the doctors to have the skill and insight to deal with her problems and for you and your wife to have the strength to endure what is ahead for you. She is a darling and fortunate to have Christian parents! I am glad to hear she is responding well. God Bless.