Benjamin Button
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Hi All,
I really have not been too active on the board lately, but when the time comes to be divvied up, family takes top priority, as I am sure you all understand.
Ella has been recovering nicely and is regaining the strength in her heart, which we are all so happy about. She may be able to come back home within a week to two weeks time.
Unfortunately, on Friday we were hit with some rather devastating news. She had an MRI on Thursday which determined that from the cardiac arrest and time that she was receiving CPR, she suffered extensive brain damage. The doctors advised that she may require lifelong home care and could possibly have cerebral palsy. It is unknown as of now, but we are remaining optimistic. We won't really know much until she begins to develop more.
She is an angel and to see her, touch her and be around her is amazing. She can overcome anything and has proven this to us time and time again, especially before she was born when the doctors said she would not have a chance of survival. She is stronger than anyone knows.
I am always faithful in the Lord and his plan. There is always reasoning and hope. She is strong and we continue our prayers and positivity despite odds that are being thrown at us. I find that lately I complain a lot less about the things that normally test my patience. Traffic, day to day office politics, bills, a common cold, the weather, time, financial burdens...all of that dulls in comparison to what is really important now. The words "life changing" & "new perspective" come to mind a lot as of late.
Just wanted to update those that have taken the time to leave a kind word, or fit her into your prayers. I know we all have a lot on our plates on any given day of any given week, and it is more than appreciated when someone can take a few extra seconds to just think of her. You all are truly amazing individuals. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and God bless.
-Adam
I really have not been too active on the board lately, but when the time comes to be divvied up, family takes top priority, as I am sure you all understand.
Ella has been recovering nicely and is regaining the strength in her heart, which we are all so happy about. She may be able to come back home within a week to two weeks time.
Unfortunately, on Friday we were hit with some rather devastating news. She had an MRI on Thursday which determined that from the cardiac arrest and time that she was receiving CPR, she suffered extensive brain damage. The doctors advised that she may require lifelong home care and could possibly have cerebral palsy. It is unknown as of now, but we are remaining optimistic. We won't really know much until she begins to develop more.
She is an angel and to see her, touch her and be around her is amazing. She can overcome anything and has proven this to us time and time again, especially before she was born when the doctors said she would not have a chance of survival. She is stronger than anyone knows.
I am always faithful in the Lord and his plan. There is always reasoning and hope. She is strong and we continue our prayers and positivity despite odds that are being thrown at us. I find that lately I complain a lot less about the things that normally test my patience. Traffic, day to day office politics, bills, a common cold, the weather, time, financial burdens...all of that dulls in comparison to what is really important now. The words "life changing" & "new perspective" come to mind a lot as of late.
Just wanted to update those that have taken the time to leave a kind word, or fit her into your prayers. I know we all have a lot on our plates on any given day of any given week, and it is more than appreciated when someone can take a few extra seconds to just think of her. You all are truly amazing individuals. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and God bless.
-Adam
