A month ago today we wrapped our arms around Lily for the first time. How I wish I could hold her now. My heart breaks every time she tries to reach out to be held. She looks at me perplexed and tears roll down the side of her face. She opens her mouth to cry but because of her breathing tube no sound is made.
Lily's day made a turn for the worse today, as fluid built up around her lungs. Another drain tube had to be inserted to try and help clear it. Another discovery is that she has giardia, probably ingested in the orphanage drinking water.
We are beginning to realize how recovery from a surgery like this has its constant ups and downs. We can tell there is concern on the part of her doctors that she is not progressing faster. That is causing us great anxiety. Our eyes are always scanning the monitors as we have begun to understand what are good and bad readings.
Lily did seem less aggravated today; more relaxed. She opened her eyes more often to check out who was with her and what they were doing. She let us know she recognized us by pursing her lips and giving us one of her little kisses.
Nana Barbara has visited Lily the last two days and Lily recognizes her. Our neighbor Sara also visited her today.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
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Pam,John and Barbara,
I enlisted the help of prayers by sending out your blog today to all my good friends. Lily Mei will have more people praying for her and your family right now.
All my love and prayers and strength to all of you,
Auntie Anne
Still in our thoughts. Wish we were closer so we could do something... at least sit with you ;-) hugs, trena
Pam and John,
We just got home. We were unable to see your blog while in China. We were upset to read your posts today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hoping that Lily is feeling better. Wishing a speedy recovery, and sending you comfort and strength. Jan, John and Jillian
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Jeff
I am glad to hear that Lily is responding to you and recognizing others. Even though you can't hold her, I know it is comforting to her that you are there with her. I do think it takes our little ones from institutions longer to develop a strong immune system...they are just weaker in general than kids who have loving families from birth. But Lily Mei is a resilient little girl... all our girls are.... and she has so many prayers going up for her each day. Praying for your continued stamina through this really tough time, and praying for a better day tomorrow for Lily Mei.
hugs
Angela
Pamela and John,
I'll be praying extra hard for you! Our thoughts are with you constantly!
Liz and Dan!
Oh, it breaks my heart to think of her so perplexed, reaching out to you and you not able to hold her. Poor pumpkin. I love that she's giving you kisses, and it's wonderful that she is already reaching out to you for comfort as her parents. She will bond well. You're all in my thoughts.
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