Tidbits

First, THANK YOU to all who have signed up to help. You are a blessing and an answer to prayer.

Tim's post hit a nerve today. It has been hard to understand and comprehend the severity of Shannan's complications. What she experience was rare, but it also had an 80% mortality rate. The Dr. attending her said she has never been so scared and felt as though she was dying before her. The same comment came from her midwife.

Her days now are spent recovering from death, so to speak. Laying in a hospital bed, it doesn't look like it. But her body trying to come back and become whole again. They are trying to become whole again and that is where we as a community of people step in. We are here to be the source that brings back health and restoration in whatever way we are gifted.

Shannan is hurting and very depressed. She can't understand why she isn't able to go home. Her pain comes alot from not being able to bond with her baby. She feels as though everyone else knows her baby but her. Please go see her (#3108). Don't worry about everyone else going. GO!! Bring magazines, flowers, etc. Her room is very small, bare, and she needs color and a sign that we are all praying. If you have a good book, bring it. A smile and friendly face would cheer her up immensely.

As Tim said, she may not be coming home soon. Kimberly is taking on full time baby/Darby/home duty, bless her heart. But she is becoming weary. And she is having her wisdom teeth pulled next week. Pray for her strength and for people to fill in where they are needed. If you only have an hour, we'll take it.

Ian is doing well, but will have to start supplementing with formula. He's lost 9% of his body weight and at 10% supplementing needs to happen. We'll be buying Earth's Best Formula and bottles tomorrow. Check the Baby Needs list if you would like to help purchase supplies.

Prayer Requests:
*Darby. I saw her today, she does not look well. There is immense confusion and sadness very evident in her face. She doesn't understand why her mom can't come home and with a new brother, etc. Pray for peace and joy that is beyond all understanding.
*Tim, strength and endurance
*Kim, strength and endurance
*a nighttime sleeping baby. (Moms know that this would be a miracle in itself)
*Help for next week. (I'll post a needs list in a few days)

If you know someone who would like to help, but isn't computer savvy. You can email me (theahls@gmail.com) and let me know their number and I will contact them. If I don't get back to you right away, be patient. I have lots of calls and e-mails to catch up on...plus two little girls and a husband. I'll get to it...I promise.

Check the weekly schedule if you would like to help this week.

Thank you again for your prayers and help. God bless you.