Ellie and Chloe brought their toenail painting book with them to the hospital yesterday - thankfully Charity's nurse is very skilled at painting little tiny toenails...since the result was very cute ladybugs on all of Charity's little piggies! 

We got a surprise this morning, finding out that the paralyzing drug was to be turned off, and Charity would be allowed to wake up.  Needless to say, we have all enjoyed watching the 'reawakening'.  First, she moved her hands and her eyes twitched a bit, but by early evening, she had figured out how to get those heavy eyelids all the way up.  By the time we left to get dinner, she was moving her head up and down in time to the music, and doing a slight wave with her hand.  We are so thankful!  The doctors decided to keep her a little bit more sedated tonight knowing that she has already pulled out her tube once, and might try it again...so, she is a bit more sleepy now, but is still trying to keep those eyes open as much as she can! 

Tomorrow, the ENT team will take her back to the operating room to look down at her trachea and make sure that everything looks OK.  If so, she will be extubated - that means no more tube stuck down her throat, and the real waking up will begin along with weaning off of the meds...

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Posted by callmekate

What an awesome surprise! Praise the Lord for all He has done, this past week and beyond. Would love to see her little toenails - my daughter will probably want to do her own toes like that (she loves ladybugs!) My kids ask daily how Charity is. I'm excited to tell them she has been partially awakened. Will pray that everything is healing well and that her complete awakening and weaning off meds will go smoothly. I'm so happy for you and your family!

- Kate

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Posted by Anonymous

I am glad things seem to be improving. Praise the Lord! Will continue to pray.
Blessings,
-Narobi

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Posted by Anonymous

she is so cute! i can't believe how much older she looks...what a big girl. i'm so happy to hear she got to wake up and see you guys today. i'm so glad to hear things are going well. we'll be praying for good news tomorrow. no more tube!

love you guys
lyns

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Posted by knechtslodge

I have been following your progress for awhile. I am so glad that everything is improving. This has been a long road for your family but you have handled with so much grace. I am sure there has been times when you have wanted to scream, and probably did, but God is so good. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
God Bless,
Diane

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Posted by Anonymous

{{{{{{{{CHARITY}}}}}}}} I love the painted toes :) What a nice nurse :) Bless your family!!

Jenn and Brook

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Posted by Anonymous

What a journey! Lots of hugs, Truda

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Posted by jennie gilrein

yay!! cute toes!!!

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Posted by Heathe

I am sitting here crying my eyes out and B is asking why I am sad...It is hard to explain to a 3 year old tears of joy and relief! I am so happy for your family and so thankful for our faithful God. He truly is AWESOME!!! Love you guys, and counting down the days with you until your precious treasure comes home!

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Posted by earlyriser430

What beautiful pictures and cute toes!!! How wonderful to read Charity is waking up! I prayed last night that her night would go exceptionally well and that today -- no more tubes!! Hugs from one Mom to another * EMichelle

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Posted by Anonymous

Elizabeth,

Hello, my dear friend. My eyes are at this moment filled with tears and my cheeks are wet from the ones that were falling as I caught up on the last couple days of blogging. I loved to see the pictures of Charity. She looks great; considering. You have gone through so much with your dear little Charity Rose and YOU are the best mommy!!! Your family is living in the mission field right now. I believe your family is shining a light so bright through that hospital and all who come in contact with you. I pray that this will not go in vain. While Charity continues her healing I am praying for rest for you. I have wanted to come see you and little Char, but life just keeps on keeping here! Anyway, may His grace and mercy continue to sustain you in probably one of the hardest situations of your lives. I love you.

In prayer on your behalf,
Stacey

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