Ava Recovery Update #1
Hello all,
Our family is lucky to be where we’re at and, here in the NICU, we’re reminded of that often. We were especially reminded of that today when they wheeled in a baby who was born prematurely and has down-syndrome. Melissa saw the mother of the child crying as she left the NICU after being told the news. From what we can tell it seems they didn’t even have any warning about it and that it was a complete surprise. It really could be so much more difficut for our little Ava. In addition to praying for little Ava tonight we want to ask you if you’ll pray for the family of this baby. Her area is right across from Ava’s and we could barely get to Ava’s area earlier on account of the countless doctors and nurses that were overseeing this other baby. She has breathing tubes in and more wires than I’ve ever seen attached to a single baby.
As for Ava, she has been doing wonderfully since her surgery yesterday. Although the pain medication (morphine) has long worn off from the surgery, it seems as if Ava’s quite content and pain free. She is on a small dose of tylenol still but other than that she is just her spunky little self. It will still take a few days for the incisions on her to heal but it has been amazing to see her doing so well so quickly. She has been awake and alert for a good part of the day but she literally hasn’t made so much as even a whimper. At this point Melissa and I are actually wondering if the cyst they removed might have been causing her some discomfort previously. Whatever it was, she has been absolutely wonderful today. More than anything, I’m sure it has to do with God protecting her from the pain on account of all the prayers that have been sent up for her. She’s only a week old and yet she is already loved by so many of you. Thank you. Ava can’t wait to meet each and every one of you.
Sincerely,
Mark
I’m so glad to hear how well Ava’s doing! Thanks so much for the detailed updates and wonderful pictures. I’m sure it’s very hard to see other babies dealing with so much. I will definitely be praying for the baby you mentioned. It’s got to be heartbreaking for teh family. Continued prayers for all of you, as well.
Dear Mark, Missy & Ava,
You are in our thoughts and prayers tonight along with the parents of the premature newborn baby. We pray that God’s presence will be very special in the NICU…and in every room with mothers & fathers… May God bless you, strengthen you and cause His Face to shine upon you. Ava is a very special little girl to us all…and especially to you and the Lord! What a joy your new little daughter must be to you and all your family! Blessings! Marv & Mary
She is a beautiful gift from God!
Overjoyed that Ava is doing so well. Being in a NICU, I guess you are getting to see firsthand what it is like for some of these suffering families, which is obviously making you even more grateful for the healthy baby God has given you. I know you both would have loved Ava just as much with Down Syndrome or any other condition, but we still praise God for her healthy body. To Him be all the glory and praise, for He reigns on high and in little Ava.