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Abby Update From Michelle
Abby is a more comfortable, because they increased her pain medicine. She is still hurting, but at least it is better than it was. Her sores will not begin to heal until she starts making white blood cells again, so we are waiting and trying to keep her comfortable. She is on continuous morphine, can get extra doses of morphine by pressing a button. She also still has a narcotic pain patch. I am thankful her doctors are trying so hard to help her.
Abby's headaches have returned and her doctors are trying to decide what to do to help her.
Abby isn't sleeping well and spends most of her time being rocked by me. I love getting to hold her, but wish it wasn't because she is hurting. I am reading emails and comments, but it is very hard to respond while I am holding Abby. Thank you so much for praying for Abby and for encouraging me. Your comments encourage me so much.
Last time Abby was admitted for the sores, she was here 2 weeks. I hope it will not take that long this time.
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Abby is on a lot of pain medication, but only
sleeps if Michelle is holding her because of the discomfort.
Thank you so much for praying.
(Note from Brent: I know Michelle would appreciate some extra notes while she is stuck in the hospital. If you have a few minutes to write her, it would be a blessing. ~Brent)
23 comments:
Michelle,
I have been reading your blog and our family has been praying for Abby. Just know that you guys are in our hearts, minds and prayers. God be with each one of you on this journey. I can't imagine what you are going through, but just know that there are many praying for each of you and prayer in numbers is a powerful thing.
Andrea
Michelle,
Typing this - I breathed your name with a sigh - the way you would a treasured friend...or a fellow mother, or a sister in Christ. God is using your strong arms to hold His...your...child and I know He is in that room with you. I'm praying tonight for God's continued strength for you all - that he would give you strength to continue comforting Abby, give you wisdom in working with the doctors, give you and Brent each other for comfort, and give Abby relief from her pain, and healing from this awful illness.
Wishing I had the words to make you feel better - but thanking God for your words - and the way you've touched me and thousands of others.
God bless you sweet friend. God bless.
Diana
Keeping Abby and your special family in my prayers. I check in daily. God Bless her precious heart and yours too.
Michelle, A note from another Michelle:) We have our wonderful friend Toni in common. She brought Abby to our attention in July. Toni was my prayer partner during my husbands first deployment. We are on our second deployment now-I miss Toni. But I am thrilled she is there with you. I plan to be in KS this summer and hope to meet your family. We are so blessed by all that you have shared.
As Always-praying for all of you
Michelle Mann
Alaska
Hey Michelle,
How sweet that you get to hold your precious girl and bring her comfort. That's such a gift that her mommy's arms are her place of rest!
I think of Abby and your family often. I have been so encouraged as I read your blog and your husband's posts and have found myself praising God even more for His sovereignty, love, and grace. He is good, even when it's hard. His faithfulness is amazing.
Praying and believing,
Molly
Hi Michelle,
My three year old daughter (also adopted from Guatemala) and I are praying for Abby. Every day when I sit at the computer, Grace asks to see pictures of Abby. She is so sweet when she asks Jesus to "Please make Abby all better because she is very very sick". We love the pictures of Abby smiling ;) Grace says "Oh look Mommy, her happy!"
I will especially be praying for this hospital stay to be quick and for you and Abby to both be able to get rest. I am praying for Abby's healing, as we know The God we serve is able.
Hang in there Mommy!!!
We are praying for your family and sweet Abby. I know you must be exhausted keep your head up and focused on God! He is the healer!
The Coile Family in Comer, Ga
Michelle, You are a wonderful mommy to be by Abby's side every minute through this difficult stage in her life. I am glad she is still able to be comforted by her mommy. If your family needs anything, please don't hesitate a moment to shout it out here in bloggy land and let us help you all. God has His hand in all of this. And, everything is being done for His glory. Praying for you and your beautiful family. Lots of love and warm wishes from S. Texas.
Been keeping up with your blog from another blog. Prayers are coming your way from Cali. It is the hardest thing I think for a parent to see their child is pain and not able to take that away..been there with my son. I do pray God's will for Abby and that he will heal her from the 'inside out.' I pray for comfort and peace and I am grateful that as hard as this is you are able to be with this beautiful little girl and hold her in you arms just as HE holds us in His.
Jer 29:11
Blessings to you - my prayers continue.
I've been praying for you all-I can't imagine what it would be like to be in your shoes, you are an amazing witness for Christ. I had another funny things kids say that happened to me today. I work in an extended day facility at a local school with a girl who has down's syndrome and one of the other kids there (she's the only one with ds) was asking me about the math that I take. I'm a senior, so I'm taking precalculus this year. And when I told her that, she asked me "Are you allowed to use your fingers?" Ah, the days when I did. :)
Brent and Michelle,
I am lifting you and Abby to the Lord all during the day.
Perfect love casts out all fear!
Love and Prayers,
Holly in OKC
Michelle,
I just want to say that you are in my prayers too, i can't imagine how you feel and what you think as you hold that little angel, watching her go through this. Your faith amazes me, i don't know if i could be that strong if i was going through it with my child or not, even though i am a christian and depend on God for my daily walk. I wish there was something someone could do or say to make you all feel better. My heart breaks for Abby, she is beautiful, those eyes and that smile melts you. God is with you (you already know that) but sometimes we feel so alone. If there are times when your heart actually hurts, just cry out to Him, He is there. I know you have to be exhausted and so stressed, and that can tear your body down. I wish i could just reach out and hug you, and give you a shoulder to cry on, but we can't. I am a mother and a grandmother(also adopted) and i know the love we have for them, is so deep. I just lost my husband to cancer, so i know about the treatments and all, so hard to see that with an adult, but a child...i don't do very good trying to go on without him, but when i see someone like your fanily, i stand back and think how blessed i still am. Try to rest when you can and know that hundreds of people are praying for your family, we love you Michelle, you are a wonderful Mother and Abby is so blessed to have been chosen for your family. God knew what was ahead of her, and He knew the exact family that would provide for her, love her, and stand by her to take care of her. God Bless you and your family, and may Abby get some rest and relief. A sister in Christ
Michelle,
I so wish there were some magic words that could take away the pain and discomfort your family is experiencing right now. In the few short weeks I've gotten to know your family I have just fallen in love with you all (notice I'm not from the South, so I don't say y'all ;) ). I pray for you guys daily and I long for the day sweet Abby is running around (with SpideyLandis chasing her, of course) and playing like a normal, happy little girl. She is such a beautiful girl and she does not deserve to be in pain like this. We will never understand, this side of Heaven, why we endure the things we do. I only know we ALWAYS come out stronger because of them. I am praying for your family and sweet Abby, and I am so thankful you guys let us in to your lives everyday. You are such a blessing to me!
God bless you!!
Love,
Melody Kopp, CA
My heart goes out to you and Abby. I will pray,pray, and pray some more for improvement in Abby's condition and for you to stay strong. I know God will give you the strenth to get through this.I know holding Abby gives you both comfort. Just know that there are alot of prayers going on for all of you.
Know that we are praying for your sweet Abby and for your whole family. Your story has truly touched my family and my life. It has shaken me from complacency. It has taught my boys compassion, they pray for Abby daily and ask often during the day if there have been updates. I pray that you both will be covered with peace, comfort, and grace to get through this huge trial.
Angel
Dear Michelle-I am hoping the night brought some comfort and rest for both you and sweet little Abby. There are no words to comfort-except to let you know that I am lifting you all up to God this morning, and will continue to do so.
Much love in Christ~
Rhonda
Praying for you all daily. For Brent for strength to hold it together and lead your family as you are doing so well during this time. For Michelle, for endurance as you have the both wonderful and tiring task of being Abby's constant comfort at this time. For Abby, for comfort from the pain. And for healing from this horrible disease if it's His will. For Spidey Landis to be able to cope and deal with all the things happening in his family right now that he may have difficulty understanding. And for your entire circle of family and friends as you minister to Abby and even all of us by sharing your story here. May God hold you close, comfort you, strengthen you, and bless in ways you could never imagine. And most of all, may He be glorified as He has been through His sovereign will for you all.
Spending time with a chronically ill child is always hard. Spending time with a hurting child is harder. So I am praying for God to keep your hearts soft, malleable, and turned only toward Him and that our enemy will have no power to harm you in any way.
Let us know of anything you need. Even those of us far away may be able to help meet some needs.
Sonia Yarboro
Lord Jesus, Healer, Comforter, Wonderful Counselor, Hold Michelle and Brent in your loving arms, in the palm of your hand. Touch them in a way they have never been touched by you before.
Move in Abby's tiny body. Gently touch her sores the way you touched those you healed while you were here on earth. Thank you, Father that you love this little girl more than we could ever imagine.
Be strong in your weakness,
Hannah
Michelle, Brent, Abby and family,
My family is praying for you continually. You have had a great influence on our lives. Please know our love for you all the way from Boston.
Heather and family
We pray for healing and strength for your family. Your spirit is amazing and you are all a reminder of how big of a blessing our families and children are.
Hello,
I've never left a comment before but have been praying for Abby... she has touched my heart especially because my daughter, Sarah, is adopted from Guatemala. But I discovered today, that our connection goes beyond that, I found out that Abby's younger brother was adopted from Eagles Nest(again, where my daughter is from). In fact, your son and my daughter probaably were there at the same time. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that through this info, my heart has just surged with urgency to pray for your family! Know that we will be lifting you up!!
In Christ,
Marianne
Hi Michelle,
I don't even know where to begin, but I want you and your family to know that our prayers are with Abby as she struggles with this terrible illness. In the midst of these things it is often so hard to see God, but that is so much of what you have shown to us. I thank you for allowing us to be a part of Abby's little life and to pray for her. I am praying that God would find favor in healing Abby. Abby is such a little fighter and having a mom to hold and hug during this time means more to her than you know. I also know that having the opportunity to hold her is also a blessing to you. It works both ways. So, I will continue to pray for Abby through out my days with the hope we have in our Heavenly Father for a brighter tomorrow. I love what your husband is doing with his publication. Anyway, stay strong, make some time for yourself so you can be strong and trust in God no matter what.
I am new here, and kind of 'jumped in the middle'. The request for notes, though, caught my attention. I do not know if it'd be okay to give me an address, but if so, I would like to send a note.
alaskawildrose AT gmail DOT com
Thank you, and my prayers are with you all...
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