It's the morning after my best day so far as a mommy and I am still walking above, not on, the earth. I got to hold my Brody last night!!!!!!!!!!We were so snuggled in, it was so awesome. First I got to help give him his bath, which he didn't love and his Daddy giggled at him; especially when he peed everywhere. Then with my hands in the isolette I held him so his nurse could change his bed, that alone made me loopy with love. Then when his nurse said, "No don't tuck that in yet because you're gonna hold him." I'm sure the look on my face was priceless. We did kangaroo care. It is based on how kangaroo mommas care for their babies. They are born at a young gestational age then feed and matured in their mommas pouches. So I put on a hospital gown backwards and Casey (Brody's nurse) put Brody right up against my bare skin. He was so peaceful, Brent said it was the most peaceful since he came to earth. I got to hold him for nearly an hour (Craig, see why I didn't call you back?) Saying it was awesome seems to minimalize it so it was more than awesome.
The first thing that came to my heart when he was all settled was worship. Brent was over my shoulder looking down on us. I asked Brent to pray. It was the best prayer. It was his heart and mine, B knew how I was feeling and he expressed my joy, my thankfulness, my worship to God and we sang a song to God that Brody got to hear. Off and on during the time I held him, I prayed. I also talked (shock,shock) to Brody and to Brent, and I sang. I can't imagine having an experience like that and not seeing God in it. I can't imagine not giving God the Praise for moments like these. I can't imagine not inviting God to share in our life. So many only pray during their time of struggles. I'm sure there has been lots of prayers go up in that NICU while babies are struggling. My prayer last night (after my giggling joyful thankfulness) was that when NICU parents feel overflowing joy they express that to God also and that they see that we rely on him during all times.
11 comments:
Oh deedee i am soooo glad i got to see you today you looked BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!
Love you soooo much
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I am so happy you were able to finally hold Brody. I know you and Brent were both on cloud nine. I know Brody was at peace too!
Awesome SIS. I don't blame u at all for not calling me back.
We love u all.
Craig and Jamie
WOW! Tears again! That was the best yet! God, I am sure was looking down grinning(my dad too!) see,,,God does answer prayers! love to you all! cuz..Kelly
Hi to the three of you. I tried to post yesterday, but was unsuccessful...maybe today is my day. It is so wonderful to see little Brody and hear of his victories! We will continue to pray for God's blessings on all of you. Oh, I was reading some of the comments and one of them was from a cousin of yours named Billie in Szolnok, Hungary. I met her this summer in Hungary...no kidding! She has a beautiful little girl named Ester. We had no idea that we had a mutual connection in West Virginia. What a small world! I love you and I am praying specifically that Brody grows strong and healthy and develops into a perfect little soldier for Christ and that God will give you an extra measure of energy, peace, patience, and confidence.
Lots of praise and prayers going up to God in Arkansas!
Sandy
yay!!!!!! I'm so excited you got to hold precious baby Brody!!
Deedee and Brent, I'm so glad we saw you with the baby in the last post. We're thankful that you were able to hold him. I cried to read your comments, DeeDee. On Saturday, we were sightseeing in the town of Eger.
Bill commented that we could see God all around us in the scenic view and the trees changing. Then Eszter Rose said to her Pops(Bill)"God isn't here, he's with baby Brody." Of course we explained how God is everywhere. But I think it does show you how much you are in our prayers.
We were at the church in Miskolc yesterday, they prayed for baby Brody and both of you in Hungarian and English for us. It was very touching to me. I'm sure all the prayers you are getting mean alot to you but you are also being a witness to us all.
Love you,
Ellen and Bill
Dear DeeDee and Brent and Little Brody. I have been reading your entries. So Beautiful!! I am so glad that this web page was set up!! What a great way to keep up on Brody's progress, and for you to know just how many are praying for you and to know that you are so very much loved. Your Aunt and Uncle Naomi and Gene are praying here in Vienna and The church here is too. Love you Aunt Naomi
Brent & Deedee: You are going to be such a great Daddy & Mommy. Love you both & Brody too.
Leeta
Hi Brent and DeeDee. I was so thrilled to finally see your little guy. As I just found out about what has been going on. He is so beautiful. I think he looks like his daddy. You guys are going to be the best parents ever! I have been praying for all of you and I just know that this will turn out just fine. Before you know it you will be teaching Brody how to ride a bike!! Hope you liked the gift I gave to Brent when I seen him. Relax, enjoy and pray. Everything will be fine.
Good for people to know.
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