Before you can even start the process of moving towards a discharge day, you have to pass that DISCHARGE ECHO......
the one that brought me to tears and on my knees in despiration last trip.
The one that left Ivy being whisked to the OR for her 4th Mitral Valve surgery in November.
I feel almost too giddy and excited about the progress Ivy is making, the speed of her recovery, the way she is eating, the fact that she pushed a toy around the ENTIRE 41 bed unit yesterday, legs shaking with exhaustion in the end but when she got to her door she said, AGAIN and then plopped to sitting position exhausted!! How her cardiologists stops by her room and then pops back in just to peek again because he just can't beleive how good she really does look! How her nurses from ICU just can't believe the little girl they are looking at is the same one who came here with a good 5 pounds of excess fluid in her body and the same child that came out of her 5th open heart surgery in 10 months looking so lifeless.
And yet I am shaking with anxiety at the same time because I've done this before. I beleive that Ivy is doing as well as Ivy could possibly do. Left side really looking good. Right side suffering from the right coronary artery issue. We need todays echo to say that the RCA is as good as it can get in its tattered condition. That its hanging on and it is not going to stop her from coming home and living life. That is todays prayer. That the healing hands of our mighty God who made Ivy for all His glory and has brought her from near death so many times, will keep that right side well enough. Well enough to play. Well enough to be smothered with love and affection. Well enough to go to the park and swing on the swings and just be a little girl!! Well enough to learn all about Him and well enough to share her story and bring HOPE to anyone who feels they have none! That is my prayer!
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said,
"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Pin It
31 comments:
My prayer too. Amen
Praying for Ivy Joy and her family in SC
Marilyn
Brought to tears! Praising our Savior in the midst of trying times ~ hard to do but sooooo worth it! ... Praying Ivy can go HOME!! ~ following your journey from Roanoke Virginia ~ Cara Kenney
Praying for Ivy Joy each and every day! She is adored by many and I can't wait to see her enjoying life as a child should! PTL for all HIS healing touch and praying for His continued healing and protection for Ivy.
Rebecca in FL
Praying for a perfect result of the echo ultrasound today!! Ivy Joy, Kayly said you brings JOY to her.and everyone around here! We are praying big for u baby!!
Praying for continued healing and good Ivy news today and everyday! She is amazing - GOD IS AMAZING!
~deb
Amen! Praying right along with you!!!
Continuing prayers for Ivy Joy. She has spirit like no other!
We are praying your sweet girl home!
Praying for all you've asked and more!
Praying for all you've asked for and more!
Continuing prayers here as well! Will be anxious to hear your next update!
Praying for u and Ivy! Feeling good this time :-)
Praying for you in Texas.
Susan E.
Amen!! Praying with you today!!
Praying that Ivy gets her Discharge Orders and can go home.
Praying for Ivy!! Love to you both!
Praying for you Ivy.
Praying for sweet Ivy Joy. ~Holly
Praying for the littlest peanut. Love to all. M
praying for wonderful results today!!!!!!!
Praying loud for Ivy and her healing. Hugs to you all.
Praying that all your prayers come true Mary. We are praying right along side you ( hugs) Janice and family xoxo
Praying your little miracle can go home real SOON! Our church in Orchard Park, NY is praying for you. Ivy looks amazing!! Her fighting spirit is an inspiration to all!! ---Dawn B.
God has already SPOKEN IT INTO EXISTENCE, He just needs your affirmation that "IT IS DONE".
Without further adieu...WELCOME BACK HOME IVY JOY!!! :)
Praying for Ivy Joy! How wonderful God is!
This posting literally took my breathe away. Wishing for all things good that come with stability in cardiac function...lots of hugs....CTG from RQ...
and a POWERFUL and WONDERFUL prayer that is yours and mine,as well!! God Bless ,Cathy in Illinois!!!
Praying for continued healing. Ivy looks soooo good. Thank You God!!! You must be filled with JOY!!
Dawn in NY
What an incredible little girl you have! Can't wait to read that she is heading home! :-)
Prayers - but a pretty good joy buzz going here!
hugs - aus and co.
Praying that your heart is heard and all of your prayers are answered today and in the days to come
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