Monday, October 02, 2006
7 weeks
Payton has now been on ECMO (heart/lung machine) for 7 weeks today...longer than probably anyone anticipated, and she's the longest Mayo has had a baby on ECMO. We're already on "borrowed" time - she would not be here without the Lord sustaining her. And so I continue to wonder what the Lord's plan is in all of this. When we went overseas on an internship with Crusade, the Lord really worked on breaking my "preplanning tendancies" that year. But it's been a whole new ball game to live day by day and sometimes hour by hour. Thank you for persevering with us in those days and hours with your encouragement and prayers - I know the Lord has worked through those prayers. She's such a sweet baby. I scrubbed her little head to wash her hair this afternoon, and there's nothing like soft, fluffy, baby-shampoo smelling, baby hair. We're almost through Anne of Avonlea (book 2); so we're getting there. We'll continue to keep you posted. Much love, the Joneses
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Payton really is a remarkable, strong-willed, little girl! I am sure it was fun to wash her hair. Just make sure you don't ever go french braiding it as tight you did mine when we were young- OUCH!
We will keep praying for you guys every day. We love you very much.
Your "Bosom Friend" =0)
Teara
Could you try not to let Teara know how much reading you are doing? That is a "sore" subject with us.:) :) Good thing I wrote after her.
Still have you all in our prayers moment by moment.
love ya,
Your "Bosom Buddy's" mom,
phyllis
The Lord has already done amazing things with and for Payton, but it's difficult to wait on Him! You guys are such an example to others. Continuing to pray for God's provision for health and strength for you all, and for God's glory to be revealed.
We love you all!
Karen & Brian Johnston
I love that smell, too. She just has the cutest, fluffiest hair. Does it still have that auburn tint? I miss her and you guys. Hugs and kisses from us.
Love you all,
Sara
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