tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post6851102523711373557..comments2023-05-30T01:51:25.784-07:00Comments on Loving life with Lexi & Ivy Joy: 5 timeswaiting4lexi@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11756262451172179466noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-71759862312212026722013-01-19T17:44:41.059-08:002013-01-19T17:44:41.059-08:00Thank you, Kim, for responding to "Anonymous&...Thank you, Kim, for responding to "Anonymous"'s rudeness. Much as I feel about people who wish to censor TV, movies, or books, I feel for this person who wants to censor (and censure) a family's journal: if you don't like it, DON'T READ/WATCH/etc.! Thank you for speaking up. I really wanted to, but everything I wanted to write in the heat of the moment included swear words and antagonism, which would only take away from the importance of the original post. <br /><br />Mary, I am in awe of you. I know you are doing simply what must be done. But I am in awe of you, just the same. Thank you.Heather H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12682517922613005475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-59134323235470091702013-01-17T12:26:34.611-08:002013-01-17T12:26:34.611-08:00Bless your sweet girl for enduring so much! My hea...Bless your sweet girl for enduring so much! My heart breaks as I cannot imagine Kieran who is very close in age to Ivy going through this. You are a strong and noble momma. We send our prayers up to for your sweet girl and family. Much praise for the results so far! God Bless!Robin Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07700221909926834582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-21321125913780625022013-01-17T12:25:37.085-08:002013-01-17T12:25:37.085-08:00Bless your sweet girl for enduring so much! My hea...Bless your sweet girl for enduring so much! My heart breaks as I cannot imagine Kieran who is very close in age to Ivy going through this. You are a strong and noble momma. We send our prayers up to for your sweet girl and family. Much praise for the results so far! God Bless!Robin Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07700221909926834582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-57552055818444071682013-01-16T04:28:02.735-08:002013-01-16T04:28:02.735-08:00ivy is a true miracle and you and your family are ...ivy is a true miracle and you and your family are a true picture of faith. i simply cannot imagine what you've gone through...everything written and unwritten that you've experienced. i'm praying so earnestly that this is your final emergency/heart related battle that you all have to fight together. thank you for allowing all of us on part of the journey with you. the videos are amazing. may peace and unexpected blessings be yours in all the days that come!!Amy Mazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051190318438580049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-19975036126089048662013-01-15T21:18:30.624-08:002013-01-15T21:18:30.624-08:00heading to bed sporting my Ivy JOY tshirt. Whoeve...heading to bed sporting my Ivy JOY tshirt. Whoever says God does not work miracles anymore has obviously never met this little princess!! Lifting up praise for this moment and continuing to pray for the remainder fo the journey. "And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us" Heb 12:1...Keep running, mama...keep running!!<br /><br />shannon (mama to 2 korean princesses) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-64535214458015303682013-01-15T19:22:26.249-08:002013-01-15T19:22:26.249-08:00I think of you and Ivy every day Mary as I pal aro...I think of you and Ivy every day Mary as I pal around with my 2 almost 3 y.o. Empress and imagine you both doing the same one day soon! This is a lovely post and I was having some of your same thoughts about Ivy and what she has been through time and time again. I pray that this really is all for her this time. She is an amazing and strong little miracle. No matter what one's religion, how could that be doubted! I don't think any adults could survive what she has survived. I hope the days ahead are quiet days of healing for you both. Thank you for sharing your story. With admiration, Dale Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-91349013210896517352013-01-15T18:45:37.349-08:002013-01-15T18:45:37.349-08:00Oh be.still.my.heart. Poor baby girl but clearly ...Oh be.still.my.heart. Poor baby girl but clearly so full of life post-op #5, simply amazing!! Thank you for such an honest post. ..All of the things you said about second guessing due to all of Ivy's suffering make perfect sense,...what I mean is that these very thoughts that you had prove that you were and are meant to be Ivy's mom. In my mind, these thoughts = TRUE PURE and SELFLESS LOVE of a MOM. When the heart issues first started up in 2013, in one of your posts you included a sentence that to me seemed a hint of all of these thoughts that you have shared in this post. That one sentence broke my heart and honestly, made me change my prayers a bit...to make sure that I included "if it is your will Dear God". So glad that it was and I pray for you and Dear Ivy that the road ahead will be more predictable and much much easier. God bless! Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056153097093910668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-41892086167072784472013-01-15T18:25:44.129-08:002013-01-15T18:25:44.129-08:00You are an amazing Mama! Praying for Ivy Joy!
You are an amazing Mama! Praying for Ivy Joy!<br />Bridgette, Michigannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-5245639235882569182013-01-15T14:57:18.758-08:002013-01-15T14:57:18.758-08:00Thank you ,Mary ,for allowing us in this special p...Thank you ,Mary ,for allowing us in this special place with Ivy!! so wonderful a mom chosen by GOD to be --that you are !! God be praised !! thank you for sharing your deepest feelings and thoughts and most of all for ALLOWING US TO LOVE IVY JOY!!!Continued prayer,love and blessings,Cathy in Illinois!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-46198702977922240602013-01-15T11:55:49.308-08:002013-01-15T11:55:49.308-08:00What a fighter! Both of you! I am so thrilled to...What a fighter! Both of you! I am so thrilled to hear that all of her numbers are coming back so good. Thank you for sharing Ivy's story, it has helped many, myself included, to grow just that much more in our Faith. Hugs and continued prayers from Kentucky. <br /> <br /> Gin =)<br />Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17169523852100305941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-20657991895347671502013-01-15T11:33:13.743-08:002013-01-15T11:33:13.743-08:00Thank you for sharing. What faith you have! It is...Thank you for sharing. What faith you have! It is so beautiful and such an inspiration to this Mama! <br /><br />May God continue to bless sweet Ivy and everyone who loves and cares for her.<br /><br />TJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-12287284874055943222013-01-15T10:06:20.835-08:002013-01-15T10:06:20.835-08:00Your so right....the reality doesn't set in on...Your so right....the reality doesn't set in on what she has been through five times until I watch the videos, its the sounds of it all that bring measure to it. I can not believe that she has endured so much so many times. She is favored my the Lord and she has a great purpose for life and being here. I am so sorry that you have been through so much with her but so happy her perfect fit mommy found her to walk this journey beside her. I think it is so normal to doubt but clarity always comes rushing in afterwards and then you just know that you know. Praising our glorious Lord with you today! Love yallAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758188598977228821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-81925660531703757482013-01-15T10:04:20.150-08:002013-01-15T10:04:20.150-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jamie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758043808177924465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-30748013333159191932013-01-15T10:03:39.135-08:002013-01-15T10:03:39.135-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jamie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758043808177924465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-6737264689530102142013-01-15T09:49:59.547-08:002013-01-15T09:49:59.547-08:00Mary, thank you for your honesty! Your love, stre...Mary, thank you for your honesty! Your love, strength and faith in God are inspiring. I cannot imagine what it has been like for you to travel around the world to bring Ivy home, to have to travel across the country for her care or to have to endure this 5 times!!! <br />I only have one daughter and she will most likely be my only child. I know how incredibly difficult it was for me to hand my 4 month old daughter to the nurses and doctors at BCH for her surgery. I remember how heart wrenching and difficult it was to see her after her surgery. That puffy, rosy colored little girl with all the lines and tubes did not look like my daughter. No one can prepare you for that. On my desk I have a photo from her time at Children’s that they took and made into a Mother’s Day card. It is a reminder to me of how far my daughter has come! I hope she will never have to endure another open heart surgery or know the pain involved in the recovery. I hope for Ivy as she grows older that she will not remember the pain and discomfort of this difficult time but, rather she will become a better, healthier, stronger Ivy.<br />I can never repay Dr. Emani (my daughters’ surgeon), the doctors, nurses and staff at BCH for what they have given my daughter….LIFE!!! I am sure you will agree that they provide world class care for their patients and we are lucky to have them! While I may not know exactly what you are going through or what it is like to stand in your shoes. I do know as a mom I would go to the ends of the earth for my daughter. With the love, dedication, courageousness and faith you show through your blog posts I know you would too. I am sure you look forward to the day when this just all seems like a bad dream and your children are all playing together at your house with Ivy happily running around and laughing. <br />Ivy is a miracle 5 times over!!!! Strong and determined she has a will to overcome these obstacles and be with you and the rest of her family. You are all in my prayers daily for a quick recovery and a long happy, healthy life as a family!!!! Hugs and prayers from Western Massachusetts. <br />Jamie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758043808177924465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-72359704684032103352013-01-15T09:49:03.470-08:002013-01-15T09:49:03.470-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jamie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758043808177924465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-80246798804167988612013-01-15T09:23:27.539-08:002013-01-15T09:23:27.539-08:00Thank you for sharing your journey. I need only to...Thank you for sharing your journey. I need only to read your blog to know that our God is sovereign. Praying for you, your family, and especially sweet Ivy Joy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198147174100550310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-15954753249812175182013-01-15T09:15:20.913-08:002013-01-15T09:15:20.913-08:00Dearest Mary and family,
Thank you so very very mu...Dearest Mary and family,<br />Thank you so very very much again for what you have done for Ivy! Thank you very much for loving Ivy so big. Yes, you are right Mary; you are the best Mommy that God chose to be Ivy's mother. We love you all very much!! We are here to support you every step of the way. Love,respect and praying fervently!!<br />HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360575162554248775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-91957146418093958202013-01-15T09:13:27.220-08:002013-01-15T09:13:27.220-08:00Oh Mary - You have such a strong, strong girl. Sh...Oh Mary - You have such a strong, strong girl. She is truly amazing!!<br /><br />Blessings and Miracles to you, AshleyAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995591081262308408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-6989446266777240742013-01-15T09:01:06.536-08:002013-01-15T09:01:06.536-08:00Your post brought me to tears and the video of Ivy...Your post brought me to tears and the video of Ivy Joy makes me smile! That little girl was meant to be your daughter and meant to live! God gave you a fighter!!<br /><br />Mary, your honesty and faith are truly amazing. It is no wonder God chose you to be Ivy's Mommy. I'm praying so hard that 5 times is MORE THAN ENOUGH and that God will now please heal Ivy's body and make her whole. While he has used her to change all of our hearts, I pray that she's done enough work for him and she can now be left to just be a happy, healthy toddler. <br /><br />Lots of love & prayers from NYC,<br />FannieFanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05226929680171842802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-73992672708470787752013-01-15T08:48:36.872-08:002013-01-15T08:48:36.872-08:00All I can say is WOW! Ivy Joy is just a precious m...All I can say is WOW! Ivy Joy is just a precious miracle child! Her life has a purpose and God is proving that everyday! Mary, what a mommy you are! God hand picked you to be Ivy Joy's mom for a reason. God Bless the both of you! Still praying in TX.!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06570560764976276278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-21922963278230330192013-01-15T08:36:39.182-08:002013-01-15T08:36:39.182-08:00So very amazed at the fighting spirit of your litt...So very amazed at the fighting spirit of your little princess. Prayers of continued healing for her and strength for her Mama.<br /><br />Cheryl in AlabamaCheryl S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-18507520133532668672013-01-15T08:12:52.855-08:002013-01-15T08:12:52.855-08:00Dear Anonymous,
When I first read your awful comm...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />When I first read your awful comment, I wanted to protect my friend and lash out at you too. But, my guess is there is a reason you come here to vent... The enemy has convinced you that hurting Mary, is justified... That makes me sad. My guess is you have experienced the loss of a child. Maybe even a heart baby. If so, I am sorry for that. The Bible is full of stories of miracles.. If it was written today, you would most likely find Ivy's story there too. Instead, God has chosen Mary to be the voice of hope to those who need it.. You obviously do not know this family, or you would never be so hurtful. They could have chosen to quietly deal with this.. But, instead they have used their testimony to encourage others in their faith. Ivy is saving hearts for eternity... It's clear why God has saved this precious child! And, it is clear why the enemy doesn't want it shared...<br /><br />So please make this your last attempt to crush Mary's spirit. It's not working and it never will. <br />And, if you ever have the desire to lash out in this way again, have the courage to sign your name.<br /><br />Prayers for you to find another way to heal.<br /><br />~Diana<br /><br />DiJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997932290038111188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-37459718081142690092013-01-15T08:11:59.319-08:002013-01-15T08:11:59.319-08:00Mary - the video will not show up on my computer. ...Mary - the video will not show up on my computer. Maybe you had to take it down and that is okay. If nothing else, the past 10 weeks have shown you know what is the right thing to do. Ivy has touched me in a way that I can't even explain. It is not about me anyway - it is about her and her will to survive and your family's love to support her. One of my biggest hopes is that she walks away from this surgery never to return in an emergency situation. Planned surgeries for the valve as she grows - fine. But no more emergencies. I hope she runs, laughs, plays, learns, loves.....all of the things she deserves. As a mom to three Chinese girls, I consider Ivy a part of my extended family. We are all joined together by the experience of the miracle of adoption. There have been days when I've read your blog and said to myself that I'm not sure I would have the courage to go on. But you did go on and you did trust your gut and you have gotten Ivy here and I believe this is it. Every surgery, while traumatic, taught you and the MDs more about her special heart. Every surgery brought you closer to to the answers you need. Just think if you would have never found the suture, the scar tissue, etc. Each was a step to where you are now. And while the pain is fresh on your heart and Ivy's body, they are behind you and only hope and God's love is in front of you. Your journey has been long in a very short amount of time but all signs are pointing in the right direction and yesterday is now a memory. You are a special woman who has taught me courage and grace. Ivy is a special girl who has taught me endurance and faith. I can't wait to follow Ivy's story to where she is on the back of Lexi's bike once again. Love being sent your way, BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217696818361310354.post-21921341695102725992013-01-15T07:15:00.022-08:002013-01-15T07:15:00.022-08:00Beautifully written as always. Still praying for P...Beautifully written as always. Still praying for Precious Ivy.<br /><br /><br />*There was no video on my computer* snekciphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686413749838968519noreply@blogger.com