Bella has been recovering from her surgery quite nicely. She is back on full feeds, the chest tube has been removed and she is back in her isolette. She pulled out her breathing tube again by herself on Saturday night. They decided to give her a try without it and put her on CPAP again. We all knew it was a bit too soon but she did make it 24 hours before going back on the vent. The Dr seems to think the surgery is showing some signs of helping with her lungs. Her blood gases have all been really good. We are so thankful and blessed for all of this. The plan now is to keep weaning her down on the ventilator and hopefully a planned extabation is in our near future. She weighs 2 pounds and 12 ounces now!
Chris, Dylan and I have all come down with a horrible cold. Thankfully God kept me well enough to get them somewhat better yesterday and now I have taken their place on the couch. Unfortunately we can't visit Bella for a few days until we are symptom free and without fever for 48 hours. I miss her terribly already and am craving to see her sweet face but I know she is in good hands. I am going to allow myself to rest and make a quick recovery.
Chris' grandmother was taken off of a breathing machine on Sunday. The family gathered to say their goodbyes and tell Gran stories. I have never seen someone so truly excited to go to heaven, she just loves Jesus so much and is ready to join him. He so far seems to have other plans and she is still here with us...she has lived an amazing life but we would be ecstatic if there were still some more years left but only time will tell. Thank you for the prayers...
It has been quite a load to carry. I would be lying if I told you we weren't worn and weary from it all. But sending up prayers that the Lord renews our spirit, keeps us gracious and thankful for these times that we have been able to turn to Him, and witness His daily miracles and the beauty of His love.
Much love to all
Telisha
May God speed his healing hands to Telisha, Chris and Dylan and heal them quickly so they may return to Bella's bedside and witness her healing and daily growth as she becomes stronger and closer to the day she comes home happy and healthy and full of energy and laughter. May the angels continue to sit by Bella with their beautiful wings wrapped ever so softly around her and sing to her while she awaits her Mommy and daddy's return to her. God bless Chris's granmother as she rests here till her day of rejoicing in Heaven arrives. Not our will but yours be done heavenly Father. Thank you for allowing her a little more time with her loved ones. Thank you For allowing Bella to heal quickly from her surgery and become the strong little soilder and miracle you have made for all to witness. God Bless the little children and God bless the Cobb family and all whom have a Guided hand in Bella's care.AMEN
ReplyDeleteThat IS a lot to carry! Know that we and many others are holding you in prayer. Sometimes we have to be carried!
ReplyDeleteYou are all in our thoughts & prayers. We have completely fallen in love with this miracle child. Chris please give your mom a hug from us & tell her we think of her often. Just know that you are not alone in this-you have more people than you can imagine praying for you & we all know that there is nothing stronger that the power of prayer!
ReplyDeleteLove you T. Always thinking and praying for you. Love, Jocelyn.
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