No big news to report today - Harper has been just hanging in there
I came to check on her this afternoon and found the nurses put a bow in her hair!!!!I was SO excited to see my girl looking so prissy. But I think it may be time to drag out the big guns soon - that little bow just isn't going to cut it!!! :-) Oh I can't wait to put those big headband and flowers and bows on her sweet head!
And my mom brought her one of her little monogrammed blankets so we could have her name in there with her!
Her purple bow matches her purple blanket - love it!
I think we are going to have to break out the Thigh master on these little chunky legs! :-)
We were so excited to have our friends the Murrays visit today. Wells didn't get to see the bow - but he thought she looked very pretty anyway! He was styling himself in a monogrammed sweater - he knows what his girl likes.
This sweet girl Erika and her little baby Ethan came to visit me and brought me a sweet gift. We went to church together for a little while and she has kept up with my blog. I was happy to see them!!! Ethan is SO cute!We've had a few visitors that we have missed - I think of all you read my blog - I'm so sorry I missed each of you - I got your cards and I plan to thank you!!! I hate that I didn't get to see you in person!
This is Harper's sweet nurse, Carrie. She takes care of her all day and I'm so thankful. We love her and Harper's doctor. We have been praying for them both as they care for our baby. Pray for those NICU nurses and doctors when you pray for the babies also.I was a little discouraged this afternoon because nothing much has changed but Nurse Carrie just came out to give us a little lift and told us Harper's counts were good so they were going to try to dial her oxygen back again a little and hopefully get to 95% by tonight. Please pray that they can and that they can keep her there. That's our prayer for tonight.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 326 of 326 Newer› Newest»Kelly, I LOVE Harper's chunky legs. They're adorable!
I think about you all ALL the time. I just feel such a connection to you since we just went through this with our daughter Blair. I'm so glad you are at the RMH. It IS a blessing! All of the information you put in your posts is so eerily familiar. I pray for you each day and pray for the nurses and doctors. Don't be discouraged by small improvements or none at all. God's timing is perfect. There may even be a day where she has a step back, but she will be well before you know it. She is precious. I love the bow too!
ashlee
ashleemwood@gmail.com
Hi Kelly! I'm praying that she will be able to breathe on her own--slowly but surely of course. So glad that you have a wonderful nurse--and so sweet of those nurses to put a bow on her head. She is gorgeous, Kelly. You have one beautiful baby girl on your hands.
I read that you are staying at the Ronald McDonald house--my aunt and uncle stayed at one when my cousin was sick with cancer and it was a huge blessing for them. I'm glad you're able to stay there.
We're praying for you, Harper, your family, the other babies and families and the nurses. I love that you've been able to use this time to thank others and ask us to pray for those other babies. God is good. You have an amazing spirit. I'm so impressed with you even more each day.
Hugs to you and Harper!
Kelly, I just found your blog and just wanted to let you know that I'm praying, praying, praying for you all. Miss Harper is so stinkin' cute and I love her chunky little thighs...they remind me of my own!
Stay strong girl! God has big plans for your little lady!
She looks gorgeous. I can't wait till you can take her home and cuddle her. Still praying!!!
Oh Kelly,
That little bow is so sweet!!
Will continue to pray for all of you.
Tammy from Alabama
Praying from Inman, South Carolina! Stay strong! God will never give you more than you can handle!!
Kelly, i've never commented here before...but I've been following you. been praying for precious harper, your family, and all the babies in the nicu..... god does have a plan...don't know what it is...but it is sovreign...i do believe she will be completely healed....she is absolutely the most beautiful baby! hope you feel love and the peace of Christ tonight as you rest...
kristi in texas
Kelly-
I am so thankful for your continued updates. When I saw the sweet bow in Harper's hair tonight I was so excited. I know that she will be all sassied up soon!;) You continue to stay strong! I will be praying for that 95%! You can do it sweet Harper!
Chele, KS
Still thinking and praying for you and your sweet baby! God is so good and I know that he has a wonderful plan for her! God Bless you!
She looks so pretty in her little bow!
Could Harper be any cuter??!!! She is such a sweet pea! She has the cutest little hair. I love babies that have smooth, sweet hair like that...perfect for bows! She is just precious. We are still praying in Utah!!
Take care,
Stephanie
have been praying for your sweet girl but haven't commented until now.. first, she is beautiful, and i love those thighs!! it is unbelievable she came out of you "naturally", you are tiny! second, i am now 25, but when i was born i apparently had a very similar experience, life flown and everything.. i was premature, and my lungs weren't fully developed so i think that was a big set back in fighting off whatever infection i have, but i don't remember a thing {lol}, and it never ever was an issue or set back for me once i got beyond it. i hope that serves as an encouragement that Harper has a full and vibrant life ahead of her, and that she will not remember an ounce of this.. sometimes in the midst of something so trying and scary it's hard to see beyond it, but your sweet girl will take with her as she grows, the love and support and prayers of countless people and not how lousy she felt, or scary it was..
praying, and believing God has mighty plans for her life!
emily
I have read your blog for months and have recently just started blogging my own life. You are an inspiration because your blog and faith are amazing. Please know that our family is praying for precious little Harper everyday. I teach in Fayetteville and I am an avid scrapbooker, there are many teachers and scrapbookers out here praying for you. May God bless you and your family as you get through each day. She is beautiful and I absolutely love the bow!!!
Hoping you get to hold her soon.
Praying for healing for you and Harper...she's a big girl! She's beautiful! I put your button on my blog and will pass her info along to our prayer warriors at church! Hang in there!
Kelly:
Please know I will be praying for Harper, you and your family and the dr. and nurses. The NICU is a scary place. My oldest son was in the NICU at Northside in Atlanta for 8 weeks the beginning of 2005 (10 weeks early) and my younger son was in the NICU for 6 weeks (8 weeks early) later that same year (9.5 months apart). One wise nurse once told me that some days you will take 2 steps forward only to take a step back the next day. It is hard but prayers help so much. Today the boys are healthy 4 and 3 year olds. I pray that Harper will be healed by God soon.
I am amazed at how often I think of you and your family and send up a prayer. I had never even been to your blog before the birth of your precious little girl, and now I pray for you all of the time. I'm glad to hear that she is improving. Your courage and faith are inspiring to people around the world. laurie in Ark.
She is girly! I think she looks like her mommy. The little sweetheart.
I hope the 95% works for her and then keeps going down.
Hang in there and you stay healthy and rested.
Dear Jesus, I thank you in advance for the plans you have for Harper and for the Godly woman she will grow to be. Touch her in Jesus name and do a miraculous healing in her body. Amen
I was crippled from Juvenile Rhuemetoid arthiritis at the age of 3. The Doctors outcome was not good. But, through the power of prayer I was completely healed and the Doctors were stumped. I have two beautiful children and have lived a sports filled active life. And, I believe God has great plans for precious little harper and I am anxious to hear the good report!
She is the prettiest little thing. My grandson had the same thing when he was born. He came out of it really good on day 7.His heart and lungs were healed. He came home on day 14. He was really bad at first. The Lord had his hand on him the whole time just as he does Harper.I know in my heart she'll be fine, just as Austin is. After a catch up time, by the time he was 4mts. you would have never known. Kelly you sounded tired. Take care of yourself. God bless you and Scott.I know the Lord also has his hand and love all over the two of you. Your a very pretty family.Still praying for all of you.
It will be our prayer, also.
She is so beautiful!
Kelly and family,
I just came by your blog and want to let you know that I'm joining your prayer-chain! I'm in Australia, and am sending you love and prayers. :)
I have 3 little ones, and can only imagine how your heart is breaking right now....... keep trusting, praying, and resting. All the very very best for your beautiful little girl,
Love, Saminda. xoxoxo
What an absolute doll...LOVE the bow!
I will pray for Harper and all that care for her and all the babies in the NICU.
YEAH HARPER!! She is such a fighter!
Kelly, I'm just now able to check your blog since getting back from church. I'm lovin' Harper's little bow... but you're right... she's ready for the big bows!! I still can't get over how beautiful she is.
You're looking great. I know how a gal feels (and hurts, and walks) after delivering a BIG baby... be sure to take care of yourself. I know it's not high on your priority list right now.
We're praying for you all and have you on our hearts all day long!!
I just started reading your blog this week. I found out about your blog from Angelicagracedesings (AGD) blog.
You and your husband have a great new addition to your family. My brother and sister-in-law just had a baby girl on the 15th. She is going to be such a girly girl just like Harper. LOVE all of the monogramming and love the pictures of Harpers nursury. She is lucky to have great parents like you looking after her :)
We will all keep praying for your family, she is a beautiful baby!
Jenna
My 7y.o. daughter and 4y.o. son asked me if they could pray for baby Harper. Of course! Samuel prayed that Harper would get well so she could go home with her Mommy and Daddy and stay with them forever. : ) Sophie prayed that God would take care of her, heal her and send her home with Mom and Dad to keep her safe. : )
Our family, Grandma and the prayer chain at her church are all praying.
God bless you all.
Ann Vance
HE heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3 NASB
Still praying for you and sweet little Harper.
-Laura
My mom told me once when our little girl was in the NICU that when nothing much is happening and your baby's in the NICU that's a GOOD thing! I know it's frustrating though. Just hang in there, sweet momma! I'm still praying for your family and have also been praying for wisdom for the doctors/nurses in taking care of her. God bless you!
Oh...she looks precious with her little purple bow! I see some wave in that hair...wonder if it will be curly? I know the days when nothing happens seem to be a downer, but I always tried to remind myself that hearing nothing and my son being stable, was much better than getting bad news! I pray Harper is tollerating her new oxygen level and will have a good restful night! She is such a little cutie pie!
By the way, I love her chubby little legs and the cute little bow too! What a pretty little girl you have!
She is beautiful!! Hang in there, like I can tell you already are. I know what you are going thru, my daughter was in the NICU for a month when she was born!! Those NICU nurses and Docs Rock!!! You have such great friends and are so blessed!! I keep praying for Harper and you and your husband!! Thanks for sharing your life!
I am so glad that she is doing well. I know that you don't know me, but i have been praying for you and Harper since last Friday. I know first hand how hard it is to have your baby in an NICU unit. My son was born 7 weeks early and was in the NICU unit at Baptist in Little Rock for 3 weeks and 1 day. I hope that she gets better soon. The thing that I always had to remember was that he was in the best hands and that was where he needed to be at that time. He is now 4 years old and doing wonderful. Please know that my prayers are with you
I haven't stopped praying for Harper! She looks so cute in her bow! I can't wait to see her in her bigger bows and headbands. I hope you are taking care of yourself, too.
Sheryl
I found your blog through another friend's blog. A close friend of mine gave birth to a beautiful baby boy 1 year ago this past Tuesday named Harper. This baby, like yours, had many unforseen complications after delivery. He was in the hospital for 6 weeks! He was a little fighter though, and I know your Harper will be, too. He is healthy and quite active now. I trust that God is going to take care of you baby girl. I'm praying for you here in Dallas!
LeeAnne Nelson
Hi Kelly! It is wonderful to see Miss Harper all dolled up tonight and you sound so upbeat and happy in your post! I am so thrilled!
Miss Harper is gorgeous. She is most certainly a fighter and what a blessing that she has a strong big body to aid her.
Her nurse looks wonderful. I am saying prayer upon prayer daily. I think of you all several times an hour. It is funny to feel like you "know" a complete stranger. I found your blog only a couple of months ago when they had a "blog baby shower" for you. I was so compelled by your beautiful life story. Your love, enthusiasm and joy just radiate through your words.
I can't tell you what a blessing it has been to me to pray for Harper. It has taught me so much about our earthly plans (I'm a control freak so that's a biggie for me.) But mostly it has led me to be a better mother to my own children (two boys--4 and 4 months) and to really appreciate their health. Thank you for continuing to share your story.
I hope you don't mind and its not too personal, but I've never experienced something like this in my own life. Do you mind sharing more about how a "typical" day goes? Do you get to spend most of it by Harper's side? I just find it so amazing what modern medicine can do.
I do hope you are getting some rest and healing up.
Take care!
still praying!!
Continuing to pray for your beautiful baby! Hang in there, all of you. God is good.
she is such a beautiful girl!!! praying in Texas
We are praying for beautiful baby Harper in Lubbock, Texas!
Hey Kelly,
Praying for your beautiful girl often and those in the NICU caring for her. Thanks for keeping us updated and for the pictures. :)
Cindy
Texas
Praying for beautiful baby Harper in Lubbock, Texas.
I pray daily for your sweet girl and will pray for those counts to go where ya'll need em'!!
Harper is just beautiful...and looks so healthy. I check your blog every morning when I get up and night before I go to bed. God's ears are ringing in Heaven with all the prayers for your precious baby.
I'm still praying all through the day.
I think she has about the most perfect little nose I have ever seen.
What a beautiful gift from God! She is adorable!!
Praying for your beautiful girl...so beautiful! I love the peaceful serenity on nurse Carrie's face. She looks a lot like Jesus to me.
Praying for you all!
Love,
Holly and Chris Smith
I believe she get more beautiful every time you post a picture. Still praying and believing for Harper's full recovery! Much love and concern from Grand PRairie, Texas.
Love the bow...you go, Harper! I'm praying for sweet Harper...and specifically for the oxygen levels tonight. She looks so beautiful and healthy. Soon, it will be time to bring out the "big bows".
In His Grace,
Kelly from Ohio
Sufficient Grace Ministries
The bow is toooooo cute!!!! She is stylin and profilin already! I just love seeing all the pictures and being able to picture you all as I pray. Love ya'll dearly and think about you constantly. And Kelly, my friend, you are just the most gorgeous new mommy ever!!
Kelly,
I just found your blog and Harper is so beautiful. She looks so healthy and strong, if I hadn't scrolled down and read past posts I would have never thought that she is sick. I can just tell she's going to make it though!
The picture with the bow in her hair is too cute - can't wait to see some more!
Blessings, prayers and love to you and your family.
What precious pictures. Thanks so much for keeping us posted. I feel like I am right there in Tulsa. What an outpouring of friends and famiy to support you. I know that means everything to you and your family. It is so wonderful to feel so loved!! It still amazes me how many people are following your blog. Love the bows, Harper!
You are certainly a girly girl.
Love & blessings in NC!
Oh the bow- what a girly touch for a girly girl! And the monogrammed blanket- precious! Praying they can keep her oxygen at 95%! Love, Jenny Beth Walker
Praying!!
She is a cutie! I will pray for you and your family. Keep us updated.
What a sweetheart!
Continuing to lift up prayers!
Psalms 34:17-19 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
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Oh how absolutely gorgeous! Don't be discouraged - one day at a time! Keeping you all in our prayers!
With love from South Africa
x
I can't remember how I found your blog half a year ago or so but nonetheless, I love it and have been praying tons all the way from Arizona. Even my kiddos have been praying and my husband calls from work mid day asking how Harper is.
I was thrilled when I read the entry yesterday when you said you were staying at the Ronald McDonald House. My Girl Scout, Brownie troop of 19 gals collects soda pop tops and donates them to the AZ chapter of the Ronald McDonald house to help lighten the cost for people to stay there (they recycle the soda tops). I can't wait to share with the girls that I "know someone" that is blessed by their hard work over the past 2 years!
Blessings to you. Do not lose hope! God is doing Mighty Things!
Beautiful, Beautiful baby girl! I love the bow, I can't wait to see the bows you've got for her! We continue praying for baby Harper everyday, as well as you and your family. We'll be praying for the other babies and the nurses in the NICU.
She is so beautiful Kelly!!
Don't be discourage..healing takes time! Praying for everyone involved in your sweet baby's care! I'm also praying for you and your family daily!
I'm sure that I can speak for quite a few of your faithful readers...we are in it for the long haul with you, Scott and sweet baby Harper! I can't wait for the day that you get to take her home and put her in her beautiful room (I found your site looking for baby bedding in Brown and Pink for my daughter Candice. She had my sweet granddaughter Isabelle on Dec 19).
God bless you all! :-)
Suzanne
Still praying for baby Harper. Love the bow!!!
I am BELIEVING that God is going to show this beautiful baby of yours, Harper, SUPERNATURAL favor. I claim total healing to her little body. Speak to her body and tell it to line up with the WORD of God, in the Precious and Holy Name of JESUS!!
OMG that bow is too darned cute!! I love the blanket your Mom had made for her :)
Praying like crazy she copes with lower levels of oxygen.
Thinking of you all daily :)
Blessings
Kelly, even the little things...like seeing her face taped...make me cry these days. I just feel like I love her as my own...I think prayer must do that. Please know that from a mother's heart...I know your hurt must be deep to see her there, but I really and truly believe she is going to come home with you. And she will always be a testimony to a Great God. Not a day will go by that you don't think of that and give God the glory. Just think...you can tell your grandchildren about it one day...all of them sitting around realizing they would not be here unless God intervened. I am praying for healing. I had a dream about you, me and Laurie. I drove to see Harper and she sat up! :) Then Laurie didn't know how to give me directions home...I suppose it was more realistic than I thought. I love you, girl. Wish I could fly to you and hug you, but will just keep praying. Got lots of folks holding you up.
Kelly-
Harper is a little cutie pie. Isn't she the sweetest? Praying for her and you!
Harper is so so beautiful! And you're looking great Kelly! :) I will continue to pray for you guys, thank you for keeping us updated!!
God bless you,
Melody CA
We are still prayin for your sweet girl! She is so beautiful! I agree, she needs bows!!!
I've been following your blog recently which I stumbled on...can't even say how, but I've been looking at lots of blogs as I've wanted to start one for a while now.
I have been praying often for you and your beautiful little girl, your husband and your parents too-your dad has such a tender heart. I am an American but have been living in England for the past few years so just know that even across the ocean there are prayers being said.
I have two daughters of my own, now 18 and 20, both in college in the US, so I know the joy of little girls. My youngest had the chunky thighs as a newborn too-they're the best!
I will continue to pray and look forward to hearing your continuing good reports.
Blessings, Joyce
KELLY,
I've been trying to figure out how to login here, but I'm having a heck of a time. Anyway, forgive me if this comes up "anonymous". I am in Tulsa (actually, Broken Arrow which is a suburb of Tulsa) and have been brainstorming on what I can do for you, your husband & precious Harper. I found your blog just a day after you gave birth to your gorgeous baby girl- she was born on my birthday, too~ LOL! What's really crazy is that I was born January 16th at 7:06 P.M. AND...I have a 10 month old son that was in the EOPC at St. Francis back in March. '08..and better yet, Carrie was one of his AMAZING nurses!! ;)
Kelly, my every thought & prayer are with you- and I plan to come see you soon (I hope you don't mind complete strangers stopping by!). I had planned to come today, but my "NICU baby" is sick with a viral infection and running a 103 degree fever. The fever started last night, and we have actually been in one of the adjoining medical buildings at St. Francis all day at his pediatrician's office trying to figure out what is going on. He's doing just fine now- but I can't sleep (yet again- it's been a LOOOONG year- lol).
Since I'm just rambling away, I will stop now, but PLEASE...know that my husband/family and I are wanting to help you and your family in any way we can! Just let me know what you need, and I'll be there in an instant! Even if I don't hear from you soon, I will be stopping by once I can.
Precious Harper is in AWESOME hands--God's hands are the greatest of all, of course, but the nurses, doctors, staff, etc. at St. Francis are absolutely wonderful!!! My entire family is praying for you all- and praying for strength and a speedy recovery for Miss Harper!
Much love and God Bless!!!!
Christi (The Eid Family)
www.theeidfamily.com
christidianeeid@msn.com
I love her little bow and monogrammed blanket, they are too cute. Many prayers!!
She is absolutely adorable. We still pray for Harper
God bless you
Wibeche og Rune
Harper is such a beautiful baby! We are keeping you all in the light and send all our love from Michigan!
Oh, Kelly, she is absolutely gorgeous and that little bow in her hair was just the crowning touch! Thank the Lord for the wonderful nurses and doctors that He is using to care for Harper. I don't believe that it was any accident that Harper ended up in this hospital in Tulsa. It was all part of His perfect plan!
I wil continue praying and I hope that the oxygens levels have stayed at 95%!
You continue to take care of yourself,as well, and I can't wait for the next update.
Love,
Emilie
She is just way too adorable to be sick. Tell her that! I love her little thighs. Looks like a good tickle spot to me. Praying she'll get to be in her mommy's arms soon.
Praying for 95% oxygen this morning when you get to the hospital to see Precious Harper. Just one small step showing that God is slowly but surely healing her and just one turn of the dial closer to bring your sweet baby home.
Still praying in NEA!
I'm praying!! I found your blog mentioned through a couple of others. I can't imagine how you must feel right now, but keep up your faith!! God IS there, He IS watching over you!!! God Bless you all & I can't wait to hear how wonderful HArper is doing on 95% O2!!!
She's so gorgeous, Kelly! Still praying like a champ here!
She looks adorable! I can just see her in all those cute outfits and bows real soon! She is strong and she knows how much she is loved. She is going to continue fighting because she has so much love surrounding her.
Praying for Harper.
Colleen
Louisiana
She looks a lot like you!! I know you don't know me but i am praying for your family, and the NICU nurses! she is so beautiful!!! Keep going strong Harper!!!
-Mary
continuing to pray you and yours. I love the lil bow.
It just breaks my hearts to see her attached to all of that and put out. I am thankful and I think it to be a huge blessing that she is so big, so she can tolerate all that she is going through. If she were too tiny it may have been more difficult for her to handle. She is so precious and I am constantly praying for you all and your friends with the little boy.
God Bless.
I love her bow!!! She's absolutely adorable.
Keeping all of you in my prayers!
Just found your blog a few days ago and have been checking in each day since to see how you and Harper are doing. So very thrilled that your beautiful little girl (boy, she sure looks like her lovely mama!!)is hanging in there! Keep taking it one day and one prayer at a time. I have just bowed my head in prayer for you. Thank you for sharing your strength and your story and know that you are not alone.
Sending many hugs your way,
Grace
Hi - just sending prayers out to your family and everyone caring for your Harper and all the babies in the NICU. I am a complete stranger to you. Your blog was posted in a mommy forum I am part of. But having worked in a NICU as a nursing student - I have seen what you are going through. Prayers to you from Denver, CO!
Gods Blessings -
Stacey
She looks beautiful in her baby bow
I love that bow! I'm still praying! Looking forward to more praise updates!
Hugs & love,
Carol ~ in Tulsa
I found you on my daughter's blog (Adventures of a Sweet Carolina Bride) and wanted to let you know that I am praying for little Harper. I'm sure that knowing so many are praying is very encouraging to you and your husband. Yes, God does answer prayer!
I've been praying for you all since Harper's birth-and before! She looks so beautiful and the bow is adorable. Keep the faith...
She's so beautiful! LOVE that little bow! :o)
Praying for you all,
Melinda
I'm working so I was only able to just skim the post. Just wanted to say that I am still praying for Harper. Love the bow! (Praying for Brayden too)
Thighmaster! Ha! That brings back memories of me and my college roomies!
Harper is just beautiful, bow and all! I am praying that she'll get to see her beautiful nursery at home in a matter of days. I am thankful for the small improvements she's making!
Continuing to pray....
Amy in Charlotte, NC
One of The Bump girls posted your blog yesterday and I am so glad she did...I will be praying for you and your family. God Bless Harper and your whole family.
-Your faith in the Lord is inspiring!
-Haley from WI
Harper is absolutely stunningly beautiful!!! Bow & all!!!
Still praying!
aww that bow is adorable...she will always be in our prayers kelly! : )
I am praying for you all. Your little girl is so gorgeous! I started following your blog 3 days ago. I live about 10 minutes north of Tulsa and had all 3 of my babies at St. Francis! Awesome PINK hospital :) I am sure you are being well taken care of but if you need anything don't hesitate to ask. I had a dr's appt in the building that attaches to the hospital yesterday and was tempted to stop by but I have never done anything like that! So I said a prayer as I drove by.
I can't wait to see those big bows on her head!!! I do love the little one too though. So sweet!
She's a beauty, and as for those chunky thighs....you'll probably be wanting to nibble on them pretty soon (I would have never thought that...until I had my own little chunky legged girl.)
Praying for continued improvements for Harper, and for wisdom and patience for her doctors, nurses, and of course you and you husband!
I said many prayers for yall yesterday after finding out this news!!! I'm still in total shock after reading your blog and watching your pregnancy!!! Hang in there you know you have GOD on your side!!! With lots of family and friends and "US" in this crazy world of blog!!!!
Thinking of you and praying for yall!!!!
((((HUGS))))
I can't wait to hear an update on the oxygen!
Oh Kelly,
Harper is so beautiful! She is going to get through this and we're all going to watch her grow into a gorgeous, strong, God fearing woman just like her mama! Our love and prayers are with you, your husband and sweet little Harper!
Cary
Kelly - Thank you so much for sharing your journey with Harper! She has so many people praying for her - I know that she is going to get through this with the help og God! She is so precious - I love her little chunky legs. You, Scott and Harper are in my thoughts and prayers each day! Lots of Love and Prayers - Jennifer (Locust, NC)
P.S. I hope that you receieved a little something from me on Wednesday :)
I love her bow and blanket! You are too cute :) Harper will be well soon so that you can put all of those cute dresses on her. I can't wait to see that!
I've told you this before on a comment, but I have the same dress you wore yesterday and when I saw it I just had to smile because if we were together yesterday we would have been TWINKIES! I wore the SAME thing...the dress with a long sleeved black shirt underneath! How funny...your girl is looking great!
So excited to see that pretty bow in her hair!! But, you are right....it's about time to pull out the BIG GUNS!!! I cannot wait to see her in those hats and other bows you have for her! Praying for the day you get to take her home!
Kari
NC
She is GORGEOUS!!! So glad to get the updates! We are all still praying!
Bless her precious little heart! She is a doll- love the bow- she will be all girly-girled out in no time! Praying that everyday is a step towards home!
Harper is holding her own and looking so precious. Grateful that in addition to caring friends you have a wonderful nurse who is with her as well. NICU nurses are special people.
Kelly,
I am a Tri Chi at OBU and Hannah and Kayla told us about your baby, so I came to read more. I am praying faithfully that God will heal her! So are all of your other sisters! Harper is going to grow big and strong and beautiful because God is faithful!
Still praying for your precious little girl. Her first picture with one of her many monogramed items! So cute! And that bow is just too adorable.
Harper is absolutely beautiful! Someday you'll be showing her these pictures and she won't believe that she was in that tiny NICU bed! Thinking of you and your family.
Just wanted you to know we had a special prayer for Harper and your family last night at church. When you are tired or sad or just want to be home, remember that His Grace is sufficient!
Still praying here in Tennessee. She is such a beautiful baby girl! What an inspiration you are to all of us who hope to be mommies one day. I admire your strength and your complete TRUST in God. His light really does shine throught you. My prayer is that God continue to give you and Scott strength and continue to heal Harper.
Praying for 95%!
Love and blessings to you all.
Erin in Indiana
What a beautiful little girl, thank you for all the updates and letting us know how to pray for you all!!
Hugs,
Jenn
Harper looks precious as can be! I am still praying for her and the whole family! Take care of yourself cause she will need you to be strong and able also. Love the blankie and the bow!
She looks so sweet in her bow! NICU nurses are so thoughtful.
When my brother and I were in the NICU, we had one nurse each. My mom still taalks about how careful they were with us. I always say you have to have a special place in your heart to be able to work in the NICU. Not just any nurse can do it.
Well, hope you are making time to rest. You've got to have enough energy to go and see Harper each day. The hospital really wears on you after awhile. My mom and family had to drive over an hour each way to see us. They did this for months.
Kelly & Scott,
Just heard about your new baby Harper today. SHE IS BEAUTIFUL! I am praying for swift and complete healing. Thank you for keeping us all updated on her condition!
- Mitch McChristian
Scott, Kelly, Baby Harper, and family!
Being able to read, and watch how you all are dealing with Harper's sickness has been incredible. Though you all are torn to pieces over your little miracle being sick, you still find strength to reach out others, and to be open about your families story. The image of Jesus is shining through these times, and I know you are overwhelmed with the amount of prayers, gifts, and kindness brought your way, and still you come back wanting all of us to pray for the little ones who may not have 30,000 plus (so much more!!) praying for them. Your faith has been so evident through the past 6 days of Harper's life.
Scott and Kelly, you guys are the proud parents of a beautiful baby! I was 9lbs 2oz when I was born .. Skipped the newborn diapers right away .. =) Continue to lean on one another and remember to take care of yourself, so Harper can only have the best of you!! Can't wait to see her in all her outfits!!
Praying so hard for you all. Blessings from Arizona!
I came across your blog today and just wanted to share my story with you. I went through this same thing with 2 of my 5 children. Both were large baby girls with pneumonia. The older one actually had heart issues too. And after many prayers they discovered it was nothing. I know prayer works so I will be praying for your family. Oh and the doctors couldn't tell us how long they would be in the hospital. But both of my girls got better enough to come home after an 8 day stay. It was a long 8 days for me. And the most recent one had to be on oxygen at home to keep her levels up but at least we did get to bring her home. I totally understand how you feel and pray that you continue to be as strong as you are right now. You don't realize what an inspiration you are to many many people. Good Luck and God Bless!
she is so precious and sweet! i'm praying for you all! you have such a wonderful new baby =]
She is a big girl! She will pull through just fine! God is a GREAT God! You're in our prayers Daily!
The picture of Harper with her cute little bow and her cute blanket just made my day, they are the cutest thing. She is precious, she looks just like you Kelly!
Praying from London...won't be long before that bundle of cuteness is home in her big headbands and gorgeous dresses!!!!
I have been reading your blog for several days now and praying for Harper and all of your family! When I saw the post today with the monogrammed pink dog, my heart dropped because my 18 month old little girl, Myla, has 4 of those because she became so attached to hers as a baby! In fact, I am a little panicked b/c we lost one in wal-mart today, but I guess we have 3 backups. So sweet! I hope Harper continues to improve. Your faith has been such an encouragement to me. Also, my dad and his family live in Yellville, AR. Can you believe that? I live in Oxford, MS, but it is such a small world. My dad is the minister of music at FBC Yellville and he knows your dad. I called him to tell him about you so he could be praying as well! Thanks for all the updates.
I'm sitting on the couch with my 4 year old, and I wanted to check in to see how Miss Harper is doing today. My daughter looked at the photo and asked, "Who's that?" I said, "That's baby Harper." She asked, "But who's the grown up?" I told her, "That's Ms. Kelly. We don't know her, but her baby is sick, so we need to pray for her." My daughter got all excited and said, "Well, God can take care of that! We'll pray for Him to help the doctors!"
From a 4-year-old's mouth to God's ears... :)
So glad to hear the positive report today. You're all still in our prayers.
Sarah
We NICU nurses just LOVE baby linen. The goal is to always have the cutest bed in the room. Loving the bow: I think I'll have to do that with my little patients!
Hey! This is the Lovell's. Travis Alex and Jadyn, were so happy to hear the updates from my mom and so glad that your experience in the hospital is going well. Gold bless and best wishes!
Gob Bless you all!!!! This is the greatest news ever. God is good. Harper is a doll baby and looks great. It is such a blessing to see her alert and well. Good luck with nursing and the pleasure and warmth that goes along with it. You look like on fabulous family. I have some goodies for Harper but will wait for her to come home. SOON! The Power of Prayer is everything... thank you Sweet Jesus for all of your blessings that you have bestowed us!
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