Friday, July 16, 2021

Madeline || Update #2

I’m writing this as I sit here with my baby. She loves to hold onto our fingers with her tiny ones and since that is all we can do right now, it is a pretty constant position. For such a tiny little person, she has a pretty strong grasp and it is the sweetest thing. šŸ˜

Thankyou all so much for joining us in prayer last night. God heard and answered and PTL the X-rays thus far have showed that the second tube has been successful in clearing air. She still needs so much prayer---the first tube was initially successful also so this definitely is not an instant or one time fix type thing. But we are praising the Lord for every little step of progress and are thankful for the praises of the hour! Also they are preparing to try taking her off the ventilator and moving back to the CPAP in another attempt to help her lungs heal and strengthen. So please pray with us that that goes well and is successful.

We were blown away by the incredible prayer response last night from you all---friends, family, and total strangers from around the world, all joining us to intercede for our baby. Your comments and messages to tell us you are praying mean more than we can say. Truly we can never convey how thankful we are. We praise the Lord for each of YOU. ❤️

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  1. Have been and will continue praying for you all!!

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  2. May god bless you chelsy n family.. praying for your dear little daughter! And for you as parents .. may God give you strength n wisdom during these hard days❤

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  3. A long time ago we were in a situation like yours. Praying so hard that all will be well.

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  4. We are lifting Madeline and your sweet family up in prayer! “O LORD, there is none like You to help, between the mighty and the weak. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You...” (1st Chronicles 14:11)

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  5. Much praises & continued prayers! Lifting Madeline Sue & all during this season as you wait special & lean on the Lord.
    For many years have been thankful here for the encouragement& example your families' are to so many, even through life's most trying times! Thank you for that!

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  6. Praying for Madeline and for you all.

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  7. Praying for Madeline Sue to be cleared and on the road to complete health.
    Joan,Marilyn and Marion

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  8. Praying for you! ��

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  9. sending more prayers to your daughter and to everyone. one day at a time.. hour by hour.

    from the east coast. i am googling what i should mail to you and your family... (your sister gave me your address).

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    1. That is so very kind of you! Thankyou!❤️

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    2. That is so very kind of you! Thankyou!❤️

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    3. That is so very kind of you! Thankyou!❤️

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  10. Praying for you. May you feel the Lords presence in all situations of life. He is a kind and gracious God. Keep praying and looking up. Love from London xxxx

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  11. Still praying! Thank you for the updates. I've had a NICU baby too and know how hard but important updating people can be!

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    1. Thankyou for understanding! It has been so encouraging to hear from so many other NICU mamas!!❤️

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  12. Thank you for the update on your sweet Madeline. Thinking of you often and praying that you may grow in God's grace as your family walks along this path.

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  13. So glad to hear of answered prayer. Will continue praying for all of you.

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  14. so encouraging to see answered prayers!! Continuing to keep your family in prayer!

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  15. Thank you for the update. Will continue to pray!

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  16. Wow Chelsy. Praying for healing, answers, and peace in this difficult time.

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  17. Continually praying for Madeline and mom and dad. God hears and answers. He is good all the time.

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  18. Continually praying for Madeline and mom and dad. God hears and answers. He is good all the time.

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  19. Continually praying for Madeline and mom and dad. God hears and answers. He is good all the time.

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  20. Hang in there! I was a preemie smaller than that 40-odd years ago and needed pneumothorax tubes on both sides. That was scary for my family - but I had no long term effects from the tubes besides very tiny scars on my chest.

    My son was born at 26 weeks after rapid onset severe pre-e with HELLP syndrome. He had a long NICU stay - but since home is where your heart is - I felt at home in the NICU after the first week. He's now four and doing great.

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    1. What amazing stories!! Thankyou for sharing a bit of your journey! ❤️

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  21. šŸ’• Thankful for good news. Continuing to pray.

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  22. Prayers for Madeline and your family and for the doctors and nurses taking care of her!

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  23. Joining in prayer from Canada! ~Susan & Bill

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  24. Great news!!!!! Still praying. God knows best šŸ™Œ

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  25. Praying for u! Any update?

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  26. Continued prayers for all of you! So thankful for even the smallest improvements!

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  27. Dear family! Web are glad to see how God is answering. He is faithful! I do know you but I follow the blog of both families since years :) a big hug from Spain and we Will continue praying!

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