A Bow for My Baby Girl

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Monday, 9/8/14 - Day 3

Today I got to put a bow on my baby girl's head.  I know to some, it may not seem like a big deal, but after 4 boys it is to me!  I have envisioned this moment for many, many years.  

A dream come true!    

 I was discharged from the UofU hospital this morning.  After my previous babies, I was pushed in a wheelchair out the front doors of the hospital with my baby on my lap, while Reid pulled the car around for us to go home.  This time, I was wheeled over to the NICU at Primary's with an empty lap, while Reid took our stuff out to the car.  It was strange.  We're staying the night at the Ronald McDonald Family Room - a miniature Ronald McDonald House on the 3rd floor of Primary Children's hospital.  I'm so grateful that we'll be able to stay close to Miss Sara.  

We spent the day talking with social workers, doctors, and specialists, getting updates on Sara's condition and talking about different scenarios.  We will have some very tough decisions to make.  We are physically and emotionally exhausted right now.  I'm so grateful to have so many people praying for us.  We are praying to have clear communication with the medical team, to have the Spirit with us as we try to determine the Lord's will for Sara, and to be filled with peace and comfort along the way.

We continue to see the Lord's hand in our life.  He has not left us alone to bear this.

Marilyn and Reid's hands with Sara's.

Reid's mom, Marilyn, and sisters, Holli and Shauna, all came down from Idaho Falls to see Sara.  Shauna happened to be down from Washington to visit Holli for the week, and Marilyn was staying there to spend time with her daughters for a few days before she comes down to UT to take care of our boys.  We are so glad they made the trip.

Rachel and Jordon were able to come see Sara before they headed up to Rexburg for school.