This morning Keegan had her follow up from her heart ablation and she is doing great! We are so grateful to Dr. Kamp for all the tender loving care she has given our Keegan!
We love you, Dr. Kamp!
Us
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Happy Mother's Day
So blessed to be the Mommy to these four precious kiddos!
I hope all the mommies out there had a very blessed, pampered and loved-up day!!
Donovan was my first baby! So I had to include him in the pictures!
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Ride for Lucy: It Takes 2
Keegan made this sign for Lucy!
Want to know what it looks like for a community to embrace my child? Just check out the following pictures!
Today was freezing cold and yet people came out to support my Lucy!
These people truly care about my child! They didn't care if they got cold. They wanted to make a difference. And they did.
Lucy's life will be forever changed mainly due to the kindness of people. Most of them have been strangers....but now...they are family. We are forever grateful.
Friday, May 10, 2013
holding out
The truth is I've been holding out on you. Yes, I know. Me? That tells everything she knows? Yep.
But I wanted to let everyone in on the situation. The more that's praying...the better!
If you remember on Friday April 12th, Keegan had her heart ablation. Well, the next morning Lucy's left ear implant was exposed again. Yes. Again. Sigh.
To say that I was heartbroken is an understatement. Truly at a loss. I pretty much stayed in my own little world for a few days. I haven't shared this information with very many people, just haven't been ready to.
But the truth is God is still in control! For whatever reason Lucy is still having issues with her left ear. We struggled with this information at first but again I had to "let it go and let God".
If you are wondering, yes, there is a plan. When Lucy has her right ear surgery they will repair her left ear once again. This time there will be no "patching" it. That's not working....they will replace the current MedPor implant with a smaller one. They will use the issue that is currently covering her ear without requiring any grafts or flaps. Basically they will replace it with a smaller one and connect the tissue.
So my girl will have both ears worked on and bandaged up! So you can see....we need your prayers!
We will be staying in California for the 2 1/2 week period this time. No flying back and forth for me. Been there, done that.
We will be laying low and doing some major healing! We will bum around and do some sightseeing when Lucy feels like it! Again, could use some major prayers!
Here is her ear from April 13th (the day we discovered the newest exposure)....
You can see the small hole.....just starting to expose the implant.
Here is the exposure today....
Please overlook the little hairs that need to be plucked from Lucy's ear. I really don't want to mess with it (meaning the ear) so I'll let the doctor decide what to do about the little hairs =)
Again, I share all this to ask for your continued prayers for Lucy, her ear, the family, safety on the trip, perfect healing, and that God provides the remaining money needed to make all this happen!
We have one fundraiser remaining. Tomorrow is the Ride for Lucy: It Takes 2. Please pray that we have an amazing turnout and that God blesses all our efforts with all the remaining funds!!!
Thanks guys. I truly, truly appreciate you.
But I wanted to let everyone in on the situation. The more that's praying...the better!
If you remember on Friday April 12th, Keegan had her heart ablation. Well, the next morning Lucy's left ear implant was exposed again. Yes. Again. Sigh.
To say that I was heartbroken is an understatement. Truly at a loss. I pretty much stayed in my own little world for a few days. I haven't shared this information with very many people, just haven't been ready to.
But the truth is God is still in control! For whatever reason Lucy is still having issues with her left ear. We struggled with this information at first but again I had to "let it go and let God".
If you are wondering, yes, there is a plan. When Lucy has her right ear surgery they will repair her left ear once again. This time there will be no "patching" it. That's not working....they will replace the current MedPor implant with a smaller one. They will use the issue that is currently covering her ear without requiring any grafts or flaps. Basically they will replace it with a smaller one and connect the tissue.
So my girl will have both ears worked on and bandaged up! So you can see....we need your prayers!
We will be staying in California for the 2 1/2 week period this time. No flying back and forth for me. Been there, done that.
We will be laying low and doing some major healing! We will bum around and do some sightseeing when Lucy feels like it! Again, could use some major prayers!
Here is her ear from April 13th (the day we discovered the newest exposure)....
You can see the small hole.....just starting to expose the implant.
Here is the exposure today....
Please overlook the little hairs that need to be plucked from Lucy's ear. I really don't want to mess with it (meaning the ear) so I'll let the doctor decide what to do about the little hairs =)
Again, I share all this to ask for your continued prayers for Lucy, her ear, the family, safety on the trip, perfect healing, and that God provides the remaining money needed to make all this happen!
We have one fundraiser remaining. Tomorrow is the Ride for Lucy: It Takes 2. Please pray that we have an amazing turnout and that God blesses all our efforts with all the remaining funds!!!
Thanks guys. I truly, truly appreciate you.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
3 for 4
Lucy had her first real dentist appointment this week. She's been to the dentist before but they've never "cleaned" her teeth or been able to do much other than get a quick look. That's been it....a look.
But this time she was much more confident and calm. I'm sure having big sister Keegan holding her hand helped a little, too. Thanks for being a good big sister Kiki!!
She got the full treatment! Next time...x-rays!
She chose the watermelon flavored gritty toothpaste cleaning stuff....since it was green!
Dr. Waugh is such an amazing dentist! We love him mucho! He has been our dentist for years...my best friend worked for him for 20 years.....he's family!
My kiddos love him, too! If you are local and need a dentist....Dr. Russ Waugh. Call him!!! 859.273.5959
I am happy to report: 4 kids for their 6 month cleaning, only one kid with one cavity! 3 for 4!
Not too shabby! So proud of my young'uns! Great job!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Microtia Surgery...Dr. John Reinisch
This is Lucy's surgeon! He has some serious God given talents!!!
Check out this video...such a great overview of Lucy's journey!
She has had and will have the same surgery as this little guy.....
we are so thankful to be blessed by Dr. Reinisch's abilities!
One ear down....one to go...
Lucy receives her right ear on May 23rd!
Monday, May 6, 2013
waiting....
My baby girl was waiting on her Uncle Jerry to come over and play with her.
She is so precious. Oh, she just makes my heart so full and happy.
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