Daily Affirmation

Some change their ways when they see the light;
others when they feel the heat. 
Caroline Shoeder
 

Update From Mommie Kim

**note:  Kiersten is the surviving triplet of my friend Kim and her husband, Kirk.  What a sweet baby!  She has endured so much in her young life.  Thank you all for the prayers over the past few months.**R~

 

Hello All!!   Sorry I haven't sent an update in a long time.  Even more sorry I haven't been on email to respond to your emails.  I will get back to responding soon.  In the meantime, thank you, thank you, thank you for the emails that you send...it is nice to read them.   Kiersten is doing soooo well.  She is up to 7 lbs and 4 ounces as of today!  Each day she improves a little more.  Today she was able to come off her sodium and potassiam for the week.  She gets her blood drawn next week and if she was able to maintain her levels on her own she doesn't have to go back on those medicines again....so please pray that is the case....thanks!  She will be on the extra vitamins, diuril and prilosec for some time though.  She is being slowly phased onto formula (24 calorie).  She was 75% breast milk and then 25% formula...she tolerated that well.  Yesterday she went to 50% breast milk and 50% formula.  Once we transition her to 75/25, she will stay at 75% formula and 25% breast milk until the breast milk is gone.  She is a little more interactive now.  She loves to be held (what baby doesn't - smile)...we try to give her some hold time and bassinet time.  The bouncy/car seat thing didn't work too well for her...back to the inclined bassinet.  She is doing ok though.  We haven't had a choking spell for over a week now, which makes Daddy and Mommy more at ease.  Please continue to pray for her that she do well.   I am doing a little better.  My husband and my parents have been a great help.  I may begin counseling with someone for a short time (at the request of my husband and parents).  I don't feel as much despair as the days go on.  I am almost done with the medication I am on and hopefully that will mean the infections are gone.  I am weaning the pumping (although I will still be pumping for about 2-3 more months) and this has helped.  My Mom and I do shifts at night and I am getting a tad more sleep and that really helps!!!  thank you for yoru prayers and support...it has meant so much to read the website journal and emails and the cards that are sent.   I sent 3 new pics to Judy tonight to add to the website - she should have them there within a day or two....I attached one of them so you wouldn't have to wait....   We love you all and I will send more later!! (not too much later...) I will try to respond to your individual emails too...   Love Kimberly       

Daily Affirmation

I am only one, but still I am one.
I cannot do everything, but still I can do something;
and because I cannot do everything,
I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.
Edward Everett Hale

Breaking News!!!

Reuters: Hospital source says Clinton heart surgery successful - Former President Clinton was recovering Monday after successful heart bypass surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, a hospital source told Reuters.

Thank God!  May Mr. Clinton have a long and healthy life ahead of him.

Let Freedom Ring!

"In the last four years, you and I have come to know each other. Even when we don't agree, at least you know what I believe and where I stand.. This moment in the life of our country will be remembered. Generations will know if we kept our faith and kept our word. Generations will know if we seized this moment, and used it to build a future of safety and peace. The freedom of many, and the future security of our Nation, now depend on us. And tonight, my fellow Americans, I ask you to stand with me... This young century will be liberty's century. By promoting liberty abroad, we will build a safer world. By encouraging liberty at home, we will build a more hopeful America
- President George W. Bush

From The Mouth Of A Democrat

"While young Americans are dying in the sands of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan, our nation is being torn apart and made weaker because of the Democrats' manic obsession to bring down our commander in chief... I ask which leader it is today that has the vision, the willpower, and yes, the backbone to best protect my family? The clear answer to that question has placed me in this hall with you tonight. For my family is more important than my party. There is but one man to whom I am willing to entrust their future and that man's name is George Bush."
- Democrat Senator Zell Miller

I couldn't have said it better myself! R~

I can always tell when the last waning days of August are upon us, because the sun is suddenly not as hot and the evenings are cooler.  Now that it is September the coolness is welcomed, at least by me.  That last week or so of August that we got the unexpected rain did wonders for my lawn and flowers.  I was losing the battle of  keeping everything green with a waterhose and sprinkler.  But suddenly Mother Nature turns on the spigot and everything is lush, green and flowering!  

I hope this day brings each of you the peace and serenity that you seek.  May God Bless each of you and your families with good health, prosperity and love.