Hannah is okay.
The call came again last night. "Hannah is having another bleeding episode. You need to hurry in." Grab Ellie. Grab our stuff. Run a few red lights. Run to the NICU.
This time I was certain she would be gone when I got there. Why else would God let this happen again? Why all this needless suffering?
When we got there she was stable again. The bleeding had stopped on its own. They had given her another transfusion.
She had wild eyes, squirming and looking around. Why is this happening?
There is more granulation tissue. They are not sure if more has formed since Saturday or if it had gone unnoticed since there was so much blood when she was scoped last time.
There is not a lot they can do. The tissue needs to heal. They are giving her some steroid drops down her trach to help shrink the tissue. She is sedated, in the hope that if she does not move she will not irritate the area. Please pray for healing. Only time will tell.
I stare at the phone, waiting for it to ring.
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Oh Emily. I am praying that the bleeding is gone for good and her tissue will not return. I will also pray for peace for you and Adam in hopes that you won't get stressed out. (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteI wish I could say or do something to help you, but I am clueless. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers hourly. May God uphold you and your dear family in this trial.
ReplyDeleteEmily, I just got back from a few days of being away. I am so sorry to hear about all the suffering that Hannah, and your family is going through. How scary to get those calls. You and your family are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh Emily ~ I am so sorry about all these complications! What a scary thing for you and Adam. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers ...
ReplyDeleteDearest Em, I have the shivers as I read the last two entries. Praying for sweet Hannah and her family too. "The Lord in my shephard, . . ." What a blessing that the Lord never slumbers of sleeps but keeps watch over us day and night. Love you.
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for strength and healing. Much love to your family.
ReplyDeleteOh Emily, I am so sorry you and little Hannah are going through this terrible trial. I am praying for peace, comfort, and healing for your whole family.
ReplyDeleteYou are continually on our hearts and our prayers are ever-present for the needs you have.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for your family. I am sorry Hannah and your family are having to go through this. I hope you will get no more calls like this.
ReplyDeletepraying for you
ReplyDeleteVedra family I am so very sorry to read Hannah and you all had to go through that. Praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteAdam, Emily, Noah & Seth -
ReplyDeleteI write to you with tears, not even knowing what you must be really feeling. I'm sure it's the full scope of emotions. We will be praying that God's faithfulness is your surety during this rocky time. May He continue to give you grace for each moment. Always in our prayers - Pasmas
my heart breaks. love you, sister.
ReplyDeleteYou remain in my prayers.
ReplyDelete(Hugs) so sorry - still praying.
ReplyDeleteOnce again I offer my services from staying with Ellie during late night calls, to cleaning the bathroom. I pray daily for you and your children and am encouraged by your faithfulness and reliance on our Heavenly Father. Sincerely Viv Garen
ReplyDeletePraying for you all,
ReplyDeleteLove,hugs, and many many prayers
Julie & Philip
Emily, your family is in my prayers. I pray you will feel God's presence in everything you are going through. Praying that your sweet Hannah and her family will not have to go through another of these episodes.
ReplyDeleteThe roller coaster ride is not always fun. Praying you will be off this roller coaster and home together soon.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you. I hope I can see Adam at work today.
ReplyDeleteWe're praying for Hannah.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and for Hannah and med staff that cares for her.May you find strength from the Lord and from those He puts close to you.
ReplyDeletePraying for Hannah.
ReplyDeleteWe are continuing to pray for Hannah's life and health. What a gift we have with the NICU here.
ReplyDeleteWow, I was very surprised to read your last entry. I know how horrible the middle of the night calls are. I hope that is it now. We pray she will stabalize and still be able to come home soon.
ReplyDeleteEmily, I'm so sorry. There just aren't words, and I know they wouldn't be sufficient. I will continue to pray for God's miraculous intervention... as well as peace and comfort for you and the family. We're all standing with you.
ReplyDeleteWith you.
ReplyDeleteLove.
Prayers continue...
ReplyDelete...patience that Hannah is home soon.
Loving all of you, Juliet
Continuing to keep your family as well as Hannah's care staff in my prayers.
ReplyDeletePraying for your family.
ReplyDeletePraying!
ReplyDeleteIm glad that the lord has saved Hannah through grace. It's so great to see her eyes opened! I hope every thing gets less complacated! Praying 4 u!
ReplyDeleteOh Emily....I don't know how you do it. You have such a wonderful, strong family. I am proud that you are getting through all of this is such great spirits. Just know you & your family have thgoughts and prayers......even all the way down here in Arizona!!!
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