Finding Contentment

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01:30 PM, Friday, September 21, 2007 .. Posted in Family .. 7 comments .. Link

Great news, everyone! Today my brother asked for a second opinion from a doctor who ultimately decided Alisha didn't need a tracheotomy. He felt like they should try removing the ventilator tubes again.

They removed them, and Alisha is doing quite well. She is still on oxygen, but she is breathing on her own - the machine isn't doing it for her! This is a really big step. She is also now conscious and mostly alert. She even laughed silently behind her oxygen mask! She can't talk because of the tubes being in her throat so long - they said a speech therapist would work with her over the next few days. She tries to write notes but is so weak she can't really hold the pen. But she is in great spirits and is once again motivated!

Just to show you how God works, I had a couple of really rough nights with the baby. Last night she didn't fall asleep until 3 a.m. and then I had to get up to make sure Hubby got off to work at 5:30 a.m. (he's been sleeping on the couch so at least he can get some sleep).

Sleep deprived and stressed, I broke down during the night and decided I was not keeping these two extra babies anymore! The doctors had said it would be at least a month before Alisha was released. I had to get back to homeschooling, I had things at the church to do, and Cub Scouts is starting back soon.

I took the baby to the doctor this morning and then stopped by the hospital. I had every intention of telling my brother that I was sorry, but I couldn't handle the extra responsibility anymore. I know that's selfish of me, but I have never been so overwhelmed.

As soon as I saw my brother, before I could get a word out of my mouth, he joyfully told me Alisha had just been taken off the ventilator and was handling it well. He was grinning from ear to ear as he told me she should be able to go home in a couple of weeks. I could only smile back weakly. While he was chatting animatedly, I was asking God for forgiveness for my selfishness. My brother was so excited at this new development, and what's two more weeks in the scheme of things, anyway? It's certainly better than a month!

And then, more relief. Alisha's sister is taking the babies for the weekend, so I will have two days to pay attention to my own kids. God only gave me as much as I could possibly handle, and when it became too much he provided me with relief.

Thanks for your prayers, and please keep them coming!

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Great News

01:54 PM, Friday, September 21, 2007 .. Posted by browns71280
I have been keeping up with your story and and so glad to hear that your SIL is doing so much better. Has she got to see the newborn yet? I know it must be hard for you right now with all of the kids but the next two weeks are now going to fly by and before you know it, your brother and his family will be back home together.

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04:49 PM, Friday, September 21, 2007 .. Posted by Karen
Hallelujah!!! I am so glad to hear your SIL is doing so much better! Praise the Lord!! And I am glad to hear that you will be getting a break this weekend and will have time to spend just with your family. I understand the importance of that!!!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Karen
http://thetagblog.blogspot.com/

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12:49 AM, Saturday, September 22, 2007 .. Posted by FoggyMountainFarm
I am praying for full recovery for her. She has been through a lot recently.

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08:52 AM, Saturday, September 22, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous
Oh what wonderful news!!! Praise God for His healing powers. Praise God for the break you will be getting from watching the two children. May Alisha continue to get better each day!!
Blessings,
Melissa D. SC http://www.xanga.com/MelissaDSC

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10:33 PM, Monday, September 24, 2007 .. Posted by meme21713
Wonderful news.....Don't be so hard on yourself..We can only do what we can...And you are right, the Lord will not send more than we can handle...What a wonderful knowledge to lean on.....Prayers still going your way....Debbie

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12:30 PM, Tuesday, September 25, 2007 .. Posted by Karen
Just checking in to see how you are doing. Hope everything is going well.

Take care,
Karen
http://thetagblog.blogspot.com/

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01:47 PM, Wednesday, September 26, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous
I am so glad to hear Alicia is doing better. I cannot imagine how hard it would be to not be with your new baby and not know what your future holds. I pray God will continue to give you strength during this time and allow your kids to realize what a wonderful example of servanthood that you are showing. I know it has to be hard on you but joy will come in the morning!!!
Adena
www.friendshipalley.com