Aaron and I read all of your posts - thank you so much. We are SO BLESSED to have so many wonderful friends and family - and so many people praying. It continues to just amaze us and humble us beyond words. I know personally I am doing better yesterday and today just having some sense of direction to focus on with her. We are still well aware of the odds we're facing, but we still feel a peace and continue to live in this place that He has called us to. A heart transplant feels like something that you hear about "other people" going through, yet here we are in the midst of it. Probably along with Payton's health we just need prayer for upcoming decisions that may need to be made. No one wants to have to make such life and death decisions, and they become especially heavy when it's your own child - we continue to ask Him for discernment.
She had her eyes open a few times this morning. We try to get close and talk to her and touch her so she knows we're there. She looked in my direction for awhile, and that's encouraging. Talking to one of her doctors, he just affirmed our decision to move forward with a transplant - he said that's what he would've done. And that's an encouragement as well.
We wanted post a few pictures that we had taken right before she went back into the hospital. The first is of her sleeping in her stroller in the waiting room at the clinic. As we posted before all of this - she was such a trooper. She did so great going from appointment to appointment and would sleep or just kick and look around. The second isn't very clear, but she was gathering her blanket and putting her face into it. It was cute :).
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She is so beautiful! It is so wonderful that she knows you are there. She loves her Mommy and Daddy! We are continuing to pray for you. You are so faithful to the Lord. When you are walking in his will, you will make the right decisions. You are in our prayers!
Love,
Wendy Johnston
What a cutie! I miss her and you guys - you'll have to send me some of the pics from the reunion weekend, I don't think I got any with my camera.
Love you,
Sara
You have such a beautiful baby girl! I know that she is aware of you being there and how much you love her. I'm thankful that God is meeting your needs and that you are still clinging to Him. I'm still praying for you all.
Love you!
Shanda
Aaron and Heather,
Grace, hope, and peace to you! It is evident that the joy of the Lord is your strength. Thanks so much for being an example to me of being faithful to trust Him in the difficult times of life. I am praying for your family and the decisions you'll have to make. I'm confident that He will give you the wisdom to do what's best for little Payton.
In His Grip,
Tracie (The Impact Movement)
Aaron & Heather,
We continue to pray and hang on tight for you, so float on the prayers of your friends and watch God work ... There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God! I'm praying you stay close to the river, even riding the rapids.
love,
Dave and Joy Feldner
What a GREAT BIG DOLL !!!!!!!!!! She is just SOO cute. You are still in our prayers every second of every day. What a decision to have to make. God is with you in every step of the way.
Love ya,
p.b
Heather & Aaron - I can only imagine how difficult this all is. At the same time, I couldn't think of a better couple than you two to withstand such trials yet in the end to praise God and have peace about His will. I am so encouraged by your trust and faithfulness to Him!
Heather & Aaron - I can only imagine how difficult this all is. At the same time, I couldn't think of a better couple than you two to withstand such trials yet in the end to praise God and have peace about His will. I am so encouraged by your trust and faithfulness to Him!
I am a friend of Sara H.'s, and I found your blog through hers. I have been reading your past blog entries, and crying, and smiling at Payton's cute pictures. But most of all, I have been AMAZED at your strength through all of this. God is there when we need Him. I suppose it's so overwhelming to me because I read what you've been going through for months in a matter of minutes. God will continue to take you one step at a time. That's all he asks of us.
You'll be added to yet another humble Jesus follower's prayers.
Aaron and Heather,
We continue to pray for God's almighty healing hand to touch Payton and make her well. We pray for you to be strong and trust in HIM(we know that you are). May God continue to bless you with His peace, His comfort, His guidance and His love.
Heather & Aaron,
We continue to lift Payton up to the Great Physician and Healer, and to lift you guys up as well, and we pray for continued peace for you. Thanks for the pictures - Payton is just an adorable child! We love you all!
Karen & Brian Johnston
"So do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
We are praying for your family and are fasting until tomorrow, so that the Lord will show you clarity and wisdom, provide you with peace, and give a miracle to your beautiful little girl.
Much love,
Tony and Clare Friedrichsen
oh, you guys! She is SO beautiful! We are serious. . . we will give Him NO rest! Continuing to lift you all up. . . Praying specifically for you to be able to hold and cuddle with her soon!
Thank you so much for sharing pictures of your angel. She is a doll. It is great to see how she is growing and seems happy. I'm sure she knows the love of her parents, as well as her heavenly Father. We do continue praying for all of you. You two are so steadfast in your faith, and you encourage and inspire us. We want to do more for you, and we are hoping to come up with something soon. Let us know if we can do more. We love you guys and want to help however we can. Praying his protection over you ~AK Jennings
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