One week old today. One week down of our 10 - 12 weeks in the NICU. I'm gonna try to make it to "rounds" tomorrow morning to hear our next goal. We are down to being assisted only 15 times per minute on breathing. His bilirubin (jaundice) numbers are still slowly coming down. So I'll find out in the morning when the ventilator tube is removed and when he no longer is the "blue light special".
Brent spoke to a group of teens tonight for an area wide devotional. He read John 17: 20-23. It speaks of God being in me and me being in God. That is a hard concept to grasp except when I look at Brody. It is obvious we are in him, I see Brent's long fingers, the same legs (and cute little tush), Papaw's toes, Brent says he has my nose, and without the shades I think those are my Daddy's eyes. And I know Brody is in me. He flinches and I say, "I know that move, I remember that, I wondered what he was doing." He lives in my heart, he is in me. I also see The Father in him. He is a miracle!!! I see how his tiny hand wraps around my finger. I see how wonderfully and intricately he is made and I know God is in him - completely. And I KNOW Brody is in God. Brody is in God's care 24 hours a day. I feel the angels around his isolette. He is completely in God at this point in his life, it's all he knows. I needed to hear that from God tonight. I needed to remember to rely on Him and know He can take better care of Brody than I ever can and He (the almighty creator) is in Brody. If only every parent in the NICU could have this peace. I pray each parent and nurse we encounter see Christ in us. Because isn't that the goal?
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That was a beautiful post that you wrote. I am so glad that Brody is in the care of such a powerful and healing Father. We are praying for him daily here in Hungary as well as the congregation here in Szolnok. Brody is a beautiful baby boy. What a milestone he has reached. Happy 1st week Birthday baby Brody.
Your cousin,
Billie
Amen
After reading your comment, Deedee, I had to say a prayer of Thanks. I've been praying for Brody daily, but I've forgotten to just say a prayer of Thanks. I really needed a reminder. I also had a good cry. Needed that too. Love you, Leeta
that was so beautiful! you brought me to tears. thank you for such a wonderful reminder for all of us!! love you guys!
WoW! you know how to say it like it is!!!! enough said.. I am so glad to hear the news of his health! What a party we will have for him when he is home! He is loved by so many and touched by the almighty one! I still get all teary eyed over you and the news! must be family love! xoxo! cuz, Kelly
DeeDee, My twins were born premature and I know what you are going thru. There will be good and bad days but remember you know your child better than anyone. My girls are fine now but it is a long road. With your faith in GOD your family will be fine. It has brought back so many memories for me. Good and bad. Your going to be a great mother and of course Brent is going to be awesome.
We are praying for Brody everyday.
Love, Debbie WV
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