Just a quick update on Madison.  She needs our prayers for healing!

They were hoping to remove her chest tubes and take her off of the ventilator today.  Unfortunately she is still retaining too much fluid around her lungs for this to take place.  They will try again tomorrow.  But, the sweet little thing has to go through  medication transitions each time they attempt to see if she is ready for the next step.  This causes her to be more awake and then of course more aware of how un-comfortable she is.  Due to the ventilator she can't cry, but you can see her dis-comfort and see her vital signs change...  Unfortunately because of all of the tubes, etc. right now Julie and Todd can only comfort her by being close by and talking to her....  Of course they want to hold her close, but it is just not possible right now....  Julie and Todd are showing so much strength!  

I ask for prayers for Maddie's lungs to clear quickly so she can get the respirator OUT!  And, of course for when that happens that she will continue to breathe easily on her own.  Lastly, for her pain to be tolerable.  They have warned Julie & Todd that due to the way her blood is now flowing (re-routed in surgery) she is going to be pretty miserable (migraine like headaches) for a few weeks.  I am just praying for miracle pain free healing for the little peanut!!

I was blessed to visit Baby Madison and Julie yesterday.  God is clearly watching over Madison! I am so grateful for the strength he has given Julie and Todd to endure this wait for their little girl to get out of the PICU!

Thanks for your prayers!

Diana