Things have been quiet with Carter for the last week! Yes, this is good news! Is Carter getting "better"...No but he is getting bigger which is what we need for his lungs. We have been very lucky that his NEC has not progressed. Hopefully on Friday he can start feeds, very small, but still the nutrition he needs. It has been almost three weeks for him.
I firmly believe in the power of prayer and in little miracles. I cannot thank everyone enough for all the love and support that has come our way.
This week was also Halo's birthday. As some may know, Halo was given to me by my Mother and was the last gift I recieved from my parents so she is a very special little girl to us. She celebrated her birthday with Jack & Josie and cannot wait to meet our little Carter.
I also want to thank "The Stars" @ The Bridge Community Church and Rebecca Crosen for their beautiful get well cards for Carter.
Carter is 53 days old today. He is 2 lbs and 11 oz. A friend of mine called him "ROCKY" and the name sticks. He is our fighter, our blessing, and a gift to remind me daily that God is with us and to believe we are never alone.
Some have wondered how I am getting through things. I feel like I am channeling my Father when I say we have choices in life. God gives us lessons and fills us with love. If I lay down now, what good am I for my son.
With much love and many, many blessings...Deanna, Andy, Carter, Halo, Josie and Jack.
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"...for You formed my inmost being; You knit me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your Works
and That my soul knows very well..."
Psalms 139 13-14
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Still praying and praising
let me know if you need anything...(coffee?)...
Love y'all
Joy in AL
SING Praise to the Lord!
I am praying for your strength. Your faith amazes even me, and I know God is well pleased in you. Continuing to pray for Carter ...
Leslie
You are AMAZING!!
I am in awe of your faith and strength. We continue to pray for you all. Oh and a very happy birth to Halo!
XOXO
Ang
Deanna,
You are a true woman of strength and courage! God is using you to be a beacon of light and give strength to so many...including precious little Carter! We pray for you, Andy and Carter daily! I love the birthday photos of your fur baby and the rest of your family who attended her birthday party! How sweet! Please know you are always in our thoughts and prayers!
Shannon, Jason & Halle-Grace
Deanna, My prayers are with you. I have just one child, Audrey, and I understand high risk pregnancies, etc so very well. Keep the Faith!! Your baby Carter looks GREAT and he is amazing--reading his story, what a fighter! Know you are a loving mother and that he knows your love, even this young. May you and your family be blessed & strengthened. --Autumn-Skye
"Through Him all things are possible..."
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. The girls always want updates on Carter and I can't wait to share on Thursday.
The spirit of strength will prevail ~
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