Posted in Grief
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Please light a candle on October 15th at 7pm (in all time zones) and let it burn for one hour in rememberance of our babies.
January 18, 2005 - May 31, 2006
Samuel Finn Doriot January 9, 2004
August 26, 1996
January 2, 2006 - July 27, 2006 carepage..type in EmmaCody
May 9, 2006 - June 29, 2006
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Posted in Grayson
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Grayson surgery went well but he is not recovering very well. He has been vomitting and dry heaving...sometimes it's bilious (green) and there is some blood. He's had a chest X-ray because his breathing is a little labored...and a stomach X-ray because they are not hearing great bowel sounds. The doctors are kind of baffled..they don't think that these issues are related to the surgery....
So pray for the doctors as you continue to pray for Grayson and his parents.
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Posted in Grayson
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Tomorrow, Grayson will be heading to the Children's Hospital of Cinncinnati for the surgery to remove his hemangiomas. Please pray for travel mercies, that the surgery will go well and that he has a speedy recovery. Please also pray for Judi and Don, Grayson's mom and dad. His sister Olivia needs prayers too...it's hard when you have a sibling that is going through surgery. I'll update after the surgery...
Here's a picture of the hemangioma on his shoulder that will be removed.
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Posted in Stephanie
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UPDATE:
Stephanie's surgery went very well and she is now recovering at home. She will have her bandages changed every two weeks. Thanks for all the prayers for this sweet little girl and her family!!
Stephanie has a rare condition called Arthrogryposis...it is a condition that affects her joints and muscles. This Friday, September 29th, Stephanie will be having surgery to shorten her left leg and to re-align her leg and foot. The natural growth has caused her leg to turn inward and her foot has rotated to the point that she is unable to place the bottom of her foot on the floor. Right now she has the nifty walker that you see above...and let me tell you this girl can fly! This walker has given her great mobility but hopefully the surgery will bring her much closer to walking without assistance. Please also pray for her family as she undergoes this surgery...anyone who has had a child go through surgery certainly knows how stressful it is...and if you haven't had a child go through surgery then just take my word for it!!
Thanks for your prayers and I'll update after surgery....
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Posted in Asher
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Asher was supposed to be extubated this afternoon around 1pm. He is supposed to hang out on the CPAP for awhile...he will have been sedated so he can rest and remain calm...and not be wild like the little "Chunky Monkey" he is! lol!! Asher's mom picked up some neat monkey fabric today...she is planning on doing Asher's room in a jungle theme. I am so happy for this family!! Please pray that Asher can make this jump off the ventilator and that they can start making plans for him to go home soon. It's nice when you get to do your growing at home!! |
Posted in Emma
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need our prayers right now. It has been 7 weeks since little Emma died and this family is really struggling. Let's all pray that the peace of God will just envelope this whole family as they discover ways to cope with their loss.
Here's an article from the newspaper...
If you feel led to leave a note of encouragement for this family, please do ...I will make sure that they get it. Sometimes it's the little things, like an encouraging word, that make all the difference... |
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Please say prayers for Chloe over at After a Cup of Coffee...or Two. She is a sweet little 3 year old that is having what looks like eye problems....she is blinking a lot and the blink doesn't really look like a "normal" blink. Her mom is concerned that it may be a tic. She did have an optometrist say her eyes were fine for her age...so now the family is waiting for the next doctor's appointment in a couple of weeks.
Pray also for Chloe's mom...It's hard not to worry when something like this is going on.
Visit this family's blog to see a darling picture of Chloe! A real Cutie Patootie!! |
Posted in Asher
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Asher seems to be doing really well right now. He does have a little bit of an infection and his lungs have a bit of secretion so he needs some extra Os (oxygen) off and on. Pray that this infection clears up soon and that he continues to do well with his feeds!! |
Posted in Grayson
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Here's five pictures of the always cute Grayson! Grayson has been doing well lately...not so fussy. He has had some meds changed and this seems to be making a huge difference. Please continue to pray for Grayson and his family...they are still dealing with his hemangioma.
Look what a big boy Grayson is...holding his head up like that!!
OK...so who doesn't want to scoop this little guy up and cover him with "sugars"??
I wonder if Grayson's big sister Olivia was around...I bet so because he's got a good grin going!!
This is Grayson's hemangioma. You can see why it would be tough to deal with...nonetheless, he and his mom are troopers and they are doing what's necessary to make him comfortable. He continues to have laser treatments for the hemangioma...surgery may be necessary in the future.
Judi....Thank you so much for allowing me to post pictures of Grayson...it is a privilege to do so! Grayson's mom and dad have entered the blog world with their very own blogs...go visit them when you can!
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Posted in Asher
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Asher is weaning down on the oxygen (fondly called O's in the NICU!) and the CMV test came back negative! He seems to be feeling better but still is infected so he's not out of the woods yet. Asher's mom, Heather has made a list of specific prayer requests that I would like to share:
Please continue to pray for the monkey and his infection, blood count, oxygen, and anything else you can think of. Below are some other prayer requests: That everything works out with insurance issues with the cars. That God provides the way and things he knows we need not what we think we need. Healing for broken hearts. Strength for my relationship with Adam. A sense of humor. Insight into God's will and strength for faith (sense sometimes it is hard to have faith when everything seems to be coming down around you). We are thankful for all of you. God blessed us greatly when he gave us all of you. Heather |
Posted in Asher
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August 23
Asher is still fighting the infections...he seems to be getting stronger and the bleeding still continues to slow down. Please continue prayers for this little guy and his family!!
Asher appears to be doing a tad better. His CT scan showed no abcesses, however, the scan was not a full body scan so that still may be a possibilty. The doctor thinks that Asher may have CMV instead of a Gram Negative Cootie. Both are serious "bugs" to have...so please continue to pray for this little guy. The bleeding from his ostomy has seemed to slow down too and this is great news...hopefully it's a sign that the meds are working. Asher is very sick right now. He has a horrible infection that has been classified as a Gram Negative infection...these types of infections are really tough on a body. the doctors are still waiting for the cultures to grow out so they will know exactly what this bug is. Then they will be better able to treat the infection. There's a possiblity that Asher has an abcess where this infection is hanging out...if that's the case, then hopefully it can be drained. Gus had several abcesses drained due to the same reason so we know it certainly can be effective. Asher is also experiencing bleeding from is ostomy and this is very concerning. Please pray for this family right now... Prayer requests: That Asher will become infection-free That if there is an abcess it can be drained That the medicines are effective That the bleeding from the ostomy will stop That the family remains strong and full of faith and hope |
Posted in Asher
Just click the pictures to go to the videos. I think these are really good for people to see what it's like in the NICU. I wish we had thought about doing this with Gus! Great idea...and thanks for sharing Aunt Laura!!  |
Posted in Asher
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Asher is doing well and is recovering from his surgery that took place awhile back. His Aunt Laura went to see him and confirmed that he truly is a "Chunky Monkey"...that's his nick name! Please continue to pray for little Asher...pray for his parents too. His mom was in a car accident...she was hit by another car and she's ok...other than the stress of dealing with car issues and having a child in the NICU! lol! What a ride!!
Here's some baby bananas for you Asher!
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Posted in Kids
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I've put together a photo montage of Gus. It's a work in progress but I wanted to share anyway...
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Posted in Asher
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This was posted earlier on Asher's site! I couldn't have said it any better....
Praise the Lord, Asher DOES NOT HAVE CYSTIC FIBROSIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To celebrate, here is psalm 148: "Praise the LORD from the heavens, praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the LORD for he commanded and they were created. He set them in place for ever and ever; he gave a decree that will never pass away. Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, young men and maidens, old men and children. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. He has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his saints, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD." We couldn't feel more blessed! Aside from this exciting news, another important piece of information is that Asher will be transferred back to Mercy tomorrow. Please pray for a good transfer. We are not anticipating another surgery for a while, so we don't have to worry about this. They anticipate him going home on the ostomy, so he can grow bigger and stronger before fixing his intestines. Also, they are not worried about the kidney levels, as they think the levels are off because of nutrition issues. Please pray this is correct and he has happy kidneys! Also, Asher is up to 70%, which they say he is compensating for the lowered vent settings, but it still makes us a little nervous. Please pray this goes down. Heather is going to head out to cuddle her little monkey even though she is feeling really sick. She wants to make sure she gets this in just in case she is unable to for a while after the transfer. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your prayers. God is certainly answering them one by one. We couldn't be more grateful that God has blessed us with such amazing prayer warriors!! This update was brought to you by ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY! Aunt Laura, Heather, Adam, Asher, ^Jacob^, and the whole family |
Posted in Asher
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UPDATE: Surgery went well!!
Meet Asher!! Asher will be undergoing exploratory abdominal surgery tomorrow at 9am. Please pray throughtout the day for this little guy and his family. This is a list of prayer requests from Asher's website:
To read more about Asher and his twin brother, Jacob, who is now in Heaven, point your cursor to Asher and Jacob . Be sure to leave an encouraging note for the family!!
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Posted in Carter
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Please lift up this little fellow's family as they grieve the loss of their precious child. Though Carter was a sick little guy, he had a true zest for life. He touched everyone that met him...he and his family have been a real inspiration to many people. You can read more about Carter by visiting his Caringbridge site . Carter's story is amazing...he was a true warrior here on earth. Now, he's receiving his much deserved rest and healing! When you visit his site, please leave a note for his mom and dad...they are amazing parents and I'm sure they would appreciate your encouraging notes!
Carter having fun at a pool party!
Here's Carter playing on the playground at football practice
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Posted in Emma
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Pete and I went to the receiving of friends for Emma last night. Everything was just beautiful...perfect! Emma looked just like a little doll. She was wearing a white dress and she had the Peace of the Lord on her face...so sweet! What a blessing she has been to her family...and what joy we'll experience when we all met up again...Emma, Gus and the families!! |
Posted in Emma
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Emma Faye Cody
Receiving friends Sunday evening, July 30, 2006, at Farrar's Funeral Home Chapel, Jefferson City, from 6:00-8:00, services to follow at 8:00 p.m. |
Posted in Emma
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I just got this update. Please remember this sweet family in your prayers. The hurt is intense and at times unbearable. They will need our continued prayers!
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