We had a wonderfully sweet day with baby Kelsey!!! Andy and I didn't know what to expect today but I can tell you we didn't expect to see a happy, awake baby ALL day long. God blessed us with one more wonderful day with our baby girl. My sister flew in last night and Andy's mom and sister flew in this morning and they were all excited to see baby Kelsey sucking on her pacifier and looking around at everyone with her sweet big beautiful blue eyes. Andy and I both held her again today and enjoyed spending time with her and our family. God is good!!!
We were preparing our self to say good bye to our sweet Kelsey but she wasn't ready to go and God wasn't ready for her to leave. We are grateful but also struggling with how much we want them to do if and when her heart rate drops again. We were ready to say good by this morning and now looking into her sweet alert eyes, all that changes. Please continue to pray for us as we wait for God's will and timing with all of this. It's so hard to know and feel like you are making the right decision.
We were also blessed with a photographer who came to take Kelsey and The Up Family's picture. I don't have all her info with me at the hospital but she was a blessing from God. We got to get Kelsey all dressed up for pictures and had a wonderful time. The fact that Kelsey was so happy and alert was another blessing. We will have these pictures to treasure for years to come. More info to come about this wonderful gift.
I feel like all of you are on this roller coaster ride with us. Thanks you for continued prayers for Kelsey and our family. We are just taking one day at a time. Only God know what tomorrow holds for all of us but what ever that is I know he will be with us through it all.
Thank you for praying!!!!
Patti
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Patti, We are thinking about you and your family and most of all Baby Kelsey. I am so glad your family is there with you and that Kelsey was happy and alert today. We are praying for Kelsey and that God continues to provide all of you with strength.
ReplyDeleteAs my dear Heather always says, "slow and steady wins the race". I have great faith that she will get through this. Continued prayers!
ReplyDeletePatti, Your family hasn't left my thoughts, heart, prayers -- I am so overwhelmed with admiration for you and Andy. What an incredible testimony you are... so strong and brave. And in the moments of sadness, struggle, pain... of course and how normal this is! Still - you have faith in God's perfect plan. You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI just love yall. Hang in there sister!!
~I'm so grateful Lidia was able to make it to you -- yesterday I remembered her beautiful foundation, just recently started, and I knew she was meant to capture Kelsey on film! I know Lidia's personal testimony well and know how much heart goes into her photography.
www.ohsoposhphotography has information regarding Tiny Sparrows Foundation. I believe that website is still under construction. I can't wait to see pictures of your precious, precious Kelsey! Lidia is able to catch the most incredible moments. What a treasure and gift this will be for you.
Holding you all close tonight - prayerful and heart full for you all.
I am asking precious Father to hold you as you heart hurts and as you hold each other. I love it that He is there with you His arms wrapped so thightly around all of you--the Spirit interceeding for you at this very moment there are angels I pray that you grap hold of your Jesus and hold tight. I love you dear sister and trust God for your everything at each moment you need. At the cross for you standing watch--Because of Christ, Therea Knight
ReplyDeleteAndy and Patti, Tonight as we were reading your blog, our hearts were just over joyed with the amazing day that you had with your sweet baby girl Kelsey! May tomorrow be just as great a day if not better! We are so glad that your sisters and Andy's mom made it safe and sound. Mom's and sister's have the best shoulders to lay our heads upon and have a way of easing our pain by just being there with us! Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you, the nurses and doctor's caring for baby Kelsey and especially sweet baby Kelsey who continues to fight for her life! God Bless each of you!
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Alan and Susan Price
Josh and January Fernandez
I hope you know people from all over the country are praying for Kelsey and your family. She will never know all the lives she has touched. May God continue to bring joy and peace to Kelsey's life and to yours. God bless all of you as you continue on the journey He has planned for you.
ReplyDeleteJust when a person is ready to throw in the towel, God takes that same towel and wipes your brow! Thank God for all his blessings, and his timing! And thank God for you! I am praying for Kelsey and her entire family!
ReplyDelete-Kendra Williams
What an amazing day it was for you all in so many ways! I was so thankful to see it this morning. My prayers continue.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had such a beautiful day with Kelsey yesterday! What a blessing.
ReplyDeleteAs the mother of "2" Angels in Heaven, my heart goes out to you ! Cherrish every moment you have as a gift from God.
ReplyDeleteCDM
A beautiful day is a true gift. Looking forward to seeing the pictures and hearing more about your photographer. Praying for you today!
ReplyDeleteI'm telling you guys - Binky's and Hugs could solve all of the worlds problems! Our baby girl loves her binks and it sounds like Kelsey does too! Those hugs from Mom and Dad and her feeling you hold her was probably the best medicine she has had in weeks. Nothing compares to love! We are praying that Kelsey's body and spirit will be strengthened and that the improvement you saw yesterday will continue. Praying for a miracle! David and Amy Ohlson
ReplyDeletei found your blog through the blog gifts and am seeing from comments we know some similiar people. i just wanted to let you know that you and your family will be in my prayers. your baby kelsey is as precious as can be. she is so beautiful! may God give you all the strength, support, and peace that each one of you need in this very difficult time, especially little kelsey.
ReplyDeleteJust saw some of Lidia's amazing photos. She did a great job capturing your special day together. You will have those memories ALWAYS.
ReplyDelete- Sheila
We are praying for you all. I know the Holy Spirit is surrounding you all right now. The pictures of sweet Kelsey are beautiful, especially the ones with Keeton. I am so glad that you have been able to hold and comfort her. A baby know's her momma's love! She is so loved and has hundreds of prayer warriors praying for her. We may not understand God's perfect plan and perfect timing, but he is in control!
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Ashley Scott
Praying for God's hand on all of you. We love you! So thankful for a wonderful day with little Kelsey!! Love, Angie H.
ReplyDeletePraying for your sweet family every day.
ReplyDeleteLove, Jen Reiter {Ashley's mom}
I just noticed Kelsey was born on the same day of my little Layla. Only two years later! I am saying as many prayers as I can...always. May God keep you in His arms.
ReplyDeleteDear Patti and Andy, I love you guys and will continue to pray for you. You guys have been a blessing to us all and Kelsey has revealed Jesus to us all.
ReplyDeleteI love you guys....Yolanda