Something New. Laurel Linnea Sharp.

So, we got to hold our daughter today, and it was so good to be able to know what she looks like, what size she is, and what she sounds like. Mom was at the hospital all day, and she wouldn't leave (even for a doctor's appointment that she was supposed to be at). When she was going home last evening, she said "Well, we made it."

We did indeed.

Mom has been hurting more and more, and has been nearly unable to use her arm. She has started taking pain medication, which is a big deal for her. Mom has had a high tolerance for pain, and usually refuses medication that will affect her coherence. She was eager to have some relief.

We are now looking to July, and to some peace and quiet. I would imagine that Mom will be glued to Laurel like crazy.

-n

(by the way, the baby looks alot like pictures of Rebecca when she was a newborn)

Nothing New

I thought I'd post a quick note to let you know that nothing new has transpired. Mom is still resting uneasily at home, and has begun some small Physical Therapy to manage the pain and discomfort that characterizes her mobility. She looks forward to the beach and some well earned down time. Drop her a line if you'd like, and in the mean time, we're praying for a baby to arrive...the due date was Saturday the 18th.

Swelling and the latest.

Mom was taken to the hospital last Friday due to the concern that she was experiencing congenital heart failure. She has been swelling in her extremities. After some time at UT and an x-ray, they concluded that the swelling is around her liver, and that the heart is o.k. There wasn't enough fluid on the liver for them to be able to draw it off, so they gave some medication and some physical things to do at home to keep the swelling down.

This isn't the best news, but it sure beats admittance into the hospital. It tells us that the liver is struggling, and shows another of the signs of the last stages of Hepatitis C. This is a challenge, as she is more and more tired and finds it harder to get around.

In an appointment with the Radiologist this morning, he is having her do some physical therapy, and is confident and encouraging even about the swelling, feeling that it can be "re-routed."

It's the little things,

-n

- Rebecca and Bruce

Momma has the most tremendous attitude and we children seem to be the ones needing spiritual guidance the most. Imagine that! If we could fight the fight for her, we would surely conquer! Nathanael's upcoming bundle of joy is an inspiration and motivation. The sweet baby that will soon meet us is keeping Momma going. She is nesting along with Nate and Emily and she was so excited to tell of the accouterments she has acquired for when the baby is at our homestead.
Thank you all for your elevation of Momma in prayer and consideration.
-Rebecca Elaine

Praying Currently...

Mom's swelling has increased throughout her body, and we are praying currently that it is not congestive heart failure. We are currently going in to get some things checked out, and are praying for stability. The past week and a half has been quiet, but she has been hurting some, and we hoped that it would pass. The gallbladder was thought to have been the culprit, but is (again, due to Liver fragility) inoperable. So, here in the next few days and hours, be praying for the above.

-n