Saturday, April 19, 2008

The Power of Prayer

We are so thankful for all of the prayers being sent up on Abby Grace's behalf. She went through surgery very well. There were no unexpected findings and Dr Bradley was able to complete the surgery just as he planned. He said she was a great case. Last night Abby Grace was weaned off of her ventilator and was awake at brief times and responding this morning. She is on some pain medication and lasex (sp?) for now. The doctors say she may be moved to a 7C later today which would be great. She managed to pull all of the tape off of her IV site so the nurse had to wrap her hand up like a boxing glove. he is such a curious little thing. Dr Bradley came in and spoke with us a few hours ago and said she may, depending on how she is over the next few days, get to go home late next week. I am amazed at her ability to spring back. She is so resilliant and so strong. I know God chose Abby Grace to be our daughter and he placed her where she needed to be.
We know we have a long road ahead of us but we also know that God guides our days. He has been navigating Abby Grace's life perfectly since the moment she was conceived in her mother's womb.

We wish to thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. Please continue to pray for Abby Grace. Please also pray for this hospital and the wonderful team of physicians and nurses who work here. I'll update periodically to let you all know how Abby Grace is doing. Again, thanks for your prayers and may God richly bless your life.

7 comments:

Karen said...

PRAISE GOD!!! I am so happy to hear Abby Grace made out so well with her surgery.We will continue to pray for a very speedy recovery so she can be in her home again very soon! Thanks for the update!

R. Chan said...

Praise God, Praise God. He's an "on time God, yes He is". Jenneifer I read your update with tears in my eyes. I tried to read it to my daughter and was so choked up, I had to keep stopping. We will continue to pray. God bless and strengthen you.

Cindi Campbell said...

Praise God!!! He is so good to us. She is such a trooper and will have an awesome story to tell of God's love for her.
Cindi

Michelle Ward said...

Jennifer and family,
We are praying for Abby Grace and for all of you. This is the first I have been on the internet all weekend and wasn't aware this was all going on. I am so glad she went through surgery well and we will be checking periodically to see updates. I hope she continues to do well and that you get to take her home next week. I know how scared and exhausted you must be, but you are right, it was all in God's timing and he knew that her little heart needed fixing now. You are in our thoughts and prayers, God bless, Love the Wards

lisa said...

Praise the Lord for He is the Mighty Physician. He has orchestrated her life and placed you all together in His perfect timing! So glad to hear she is doing so well. Hope you guys are able to get a little rest. How are the kids doing, especially V? We love you all and will continue to lift you up. God bless you all and the staff there. We're praying for them also.
Lisa, Kevin and Andrew

Beverly M. said...

Jennifer,
We have been thinking about you and your family. I am so glad to read that Abby Grace is doing well. She is a lucky little girl. Keep us posted and let us know if YOU need ANYTHING!
love to you...

Sharon said...

Hey guys!!!
So rejoicing that things are going well.
The girls keep asking about Abby and V...wish we could come visit right now!!!
you will continue to be in our prayers!!

LOVE from Texas!!!
Sharon