THANK YOU FOR PRAYING FOR THE PICC LINE.........................Our prayers were answered above and beyond once again. Harper doesn't even need a PICC line!!!!! We got here this morning and the doctor had to do one test on her and then he said we could take her completely off the respirator and start feeding today!!!!! PRAISE MY JESUS!!!! The nurses were cheering - I was crying - it was just a great day! We didn't expect this for several more days!
(Get ready for a long stream of pictures from our wonderful day!)
Could I smile ANY bigger?????
They gave her a little dog that looked like Dawson and she loved it!
Daddy's little girl
They warned us she might not want to eat. Bigger babies who have been through what she has been through normally don't take to eating. NOT our girl - she's a Stamps. She gulped down her first bottle and was looking for more. So we gave her a 2nd one and that was gone in minutes!
We had a fan club! Our nurses are SO great! I'm going to miss them when we leave.
Harper just STARED at her daddy.
Daddy fed bottle #2
Somebody loves her flower head band
She's already such a happy, content baby.
I've changed a few diapers today
We've got a good eater on our hands!
We call her our "chunky monkey" and we just ADORE her!
She had her 2nd feeding at 5 and we are waiting to feed her again at 8. Tomorrow we start nursing!!!!
I prayed for this child and God has given me what I asked of Him
I Samuel 1:27
We recieved so many cards and wonderful packages and gifts today. If you have sent us something to the hospital - we are getting it! I'm working on thank yous but I want you to know we are SO appreciative of every thought and gift! The love we have been shown by the body of Christ is overwhelming!!!
P.S. I just wanted to say that I have not forgotten the prayer blog. I have been very distracted the last two weeks but I will begin updating again soon. Most likely when I get home - which we are thinking could possibly be the FIRST HALF of next week (if things continue so well!) Oh we can't wait to take Harper home!!!!!!!
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 1305 Newer› Newest»PRAISE GOD!! I am just so thrilled for ya'll..brings tears to my eyes!!
I am crying tears of joy as I see you and your husband holding your sweet beautiful miracle. I love that big smile on her. She does look like a very happy little girl :) God bless your precious family and I pray that you all get to go home soon!
Oh Kelly, I am so happy for you!!! I am sitting here in tears as I look at the pictures of you and your BEAUTIFUL baby girl!!! I can't wait for you to get to take that little blessing home! Praise God!!!!!
I've been following your blog since Harper was born and saw a link from another blog. I'm so happy Harper is improving so quickly! She's beautiful -- I'm just thrilled for your family!
Such a little package brings so much joy.
She's beautiful. And it was great to see you hold her!
Wow, what a beautiful baby! Congratulations on finally getting to hold & feed her.
Oh Praise the Lord - Tears just came to my eyes when I opened up your blog and saw a picture of you holding your sweet girl - I know you are all ecstatic! She's beautiful!
I am so thrilled for you guys! She is amazing! I cannot look at the pictures from today without crying! God is awesome!
I have been reading your blog for sometime...even before Harper was born...after following a link from Angie Smith's blog. You three are a precious family and I praise God for what He has done for you. Harper looks so alert; more like a 2 month old baby. She is precious. Praying for continued good health and blessings on you and yours.
OH YIPPY!! I am so happy for your family and it is soooo good to see that baby in your arms! You must have melted that first time you held her!!
Keep smiling!! We are all thinking about you!
Oh thank you Jesus. I'm sitting in my bed crying happy tears. God bless you guys!
This is just how it should be! Harper in your arms!!! This post made me so happy :)
Praise to God Almighty!!
Praise JESUS! Tears of joy flood my face for you and your family. Our God is so AWESOME. Oh, PRAISE THE LORD!!!
PRAISE JESUS!!! AND ALL HIS GLORY!! Harper is so beautiful. I am so happy for your precious little family. God truly does work miracles. I hope you get to take sweet Harper home soon.
She is beautiful and perfect in every way! God is so good!
Gorgeous! She looks so happy and beautiful.
That is so awesome!!! I am so glad that today was a good day for you and your family.
From one of your Tri Chi sisters - Susan Greenwood Scates - I've been following your story. As the mother of preemie triplets who spent 3 months in the NICU, I have felt your heartache and rejoiced with you every step of the way.
This is, indeed, a VERY GOOD DAY!
what a beautiful sween angel! so happy for you! congratulations!!!
I stumbled upon your blog via a 'pray for Harper' button on another blog. I have been checking back daily for updates, and keeping you all in your prayers. I felt tears welling in my eyes as I saw you holding your beautiful girl today. God is good, and He is working miracles....Best wishes to all of you!
Shelly in Ohio
Praise God! She is beautiful!
I cannot even begin to tell you how touched I have been by Harper's story. She is absolutely beautiful and girlie!! I know she cannot wait to start wearing all the tutu's you made her!
YEA!!! I get so excited to see your updates and how well Harper is doing!! Enjoy her, she is beautiful!!
She is gorgeous!!!! I love her big size. My two babies were big too - 8lbs15oz and 9lbs4oz. I found your blog a couple of weeks ago and have been praying. I am thrilled that you were able to feed her today!!!!
I smiled when looking at these pictures today! She is absolutely stunning... SOOOO beautiful!! And I love the stuffed Dawson she had with her... precious!!
This is such wonderful news! God is so faithful! I haven't been able to pray in awhile and after reading your story I prayed so hard for Harper. God is good. So amazingly good. Thank you! I'm so thankful that you got to hold and feed your precious Harper!
wahooooo!!!! I bet Harper won't be put down for long over the next few days! Praise God! He is healing her right before everyones eyes! I am so glad you guys get to finally hold her and snuggle her!!!!! That is the best!
Blessings,
Jennifer Johnson
Fowler, IN
a heart mom!
PRAISE JESUS! i GASPED when i saw the very first picture - a picture of YOU HOLDING YOUR DAUGHTER! FINALLY! GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!! PRAISE HIM!!!
Oh Kelly! I have been lurking on your blog since Harper was born (I found you through Angie... Bring the Rain).
When I opened your blog today, I scrolled down to see what pics you had of Harper before I read a word. I saw that first pic of you holding Harper and I just sat here and wept for you! What a wonderful, wonderful thing for you!
And the pic of her staring at Daddy is just priceless!
You are so blessed, and it is wonderful to see that you FEEL those blessings.
May God continue to shower blessings on your family!
Jo
She looks just adorable in her flower headband! :) I sure hope that Dawson will want to give lots of love just like her stuffed Dawson! Still praying for more improvement here in Chicago!
I almost screamed out loud! YAAAAY! We are so excited for you! She is so beautiful! And how gorgeous she looks in her flower head band! God Bless you all!
The sun even shown for you guys today! I'm a Tulsan!
Awesome. I knew when I saw those picts the other day that she was doing great.
YAY!!!
Congrats and keep lovin on that baby!
How could you NOT adore her?!?! She's absolutely gorgeous and loves her mommy & daddy! She does seem like such a happy and content baby! Love the pictures! =]
Kelly--I found your blog thru a link from a friend! I just wanted to say thanks for giving God all the glory for what you guys have been through. He really does deserve it all. It's great seeing pictures of Harper eating. You have been prayed for from Little Rock!
-Chelsea Sloneker
PRAISE GOD!!!!! I cried when I read your post! I am so thankful that Harper is doing so well! SHE IS GORGEOUS!!!!! We will be praying for continued healing and that you will be heading home soon!
Sharing in your joy,
Jennifer
(a fellow OBU alum from Hot Springs, AR)
That baby is just BEAUTIFUL!!! What a joyful spirit the Lord has given her already! Praise God for such a great day!
Just amazing! So happy for you all. God Bless.
Praise the Lord and His faithfullness! I'm so happy that y'all got to hold and feed your sweet baby today. What a miracle and blessing!
God works in many wonderful ways! I am so happy for you and your family, you deserve such a beautiful little girl. Take care of that little one, she is such a blessing!
That wee little thing was parched for a good drink of milk.
she is the cutest baby!
I can see she looks happy to meet you all who love her so.
sending love from N.C. i Enjoy seeing your updates everyday and you have quite a fan club rooting for you and your little princess.
Amazing. Still praying and so happy for you. She is beautiful and looks like a perfect mix of you and Scott. Look at those cheeks! Good luck with nursing!!
She is sooo beautiful. She has a gorgeous smile. I'm so glad that ya'll got to hold and feed her. I will continue to keep her in my prayers.
Praise the Lord! I am so excited you are holding her, changing her, feeding her and probably giving her lots and lots of kisses! She's so beautiful and such a tesitmony! God answers prayers and more!
To say I am crying is an understatement ---- sobbing is more like it! Praise Be To God. Seriously, Kelly, she is the most beautiful baby girl. We rejoice with you in all of the miracles you have witnessed. You are going to have to blog for Harper throughout her entire life because she gives new meaning to having an "extended family!" We are all going to want to see her first day of school, her baptism, her prom, her wedding, etc. etc. !!!! Much love and continued prayers.
Oh, God made Harper SO beautiful and she looks especially sweet in her mama's arms! I am so very happy for you and Scott and I'm anxiously anticipating Harper's trip home...it won't be long!
Praise Jesus! What an amazing God we serve!!!! So happy to see all Harper's improvements what a beautiful little girl!!!! You are looking great too Kelly, how are you feeling??
She is beautiful!!! I'm so happy for your family!
We are partying in Georgia! Thank you Father for yet another miracle. She is absolutely too cute!
Praise God!!! These pics are making me cry. So happy for y'all and your sweet girl!!!!!!!!!!
You have called and The Lord has answered. Praise me to God. You guys are in my thoughts constantly. Much love,
Lisa
AMAZING! I am thrilled that Miss Harper is doing so well today. Our prayers are being answered. We will continue to pray for Harper and the other NICU babies.
I have been following your blog since Harper was born and have prayed for you all daily. She is beautiful and I am so excited for yall.Can't wait for new post and pictures. Best Wishes and enjoy parenthood
PRAISE THE LORD!!! She looks fabulous, the little darling. And you are holding her!! Amen! I am so happy for you all; what a blessing.
Lisa Q
All I can say is thankyou Jesus and PRAISE BE UNTO GOD!!
Kristie
I've been reading all about Harper and I haven't commented before but I want you to know I've been praying for all of you and each time I read your posts I get tears in my eyes. I'm so overjoyed that Harper is doing so well. She's beautiful!!
xo,
MM
How beautiful! Praise the good Lord! What a blessing!
Praise God! I can not even begin to get over this amazing grace miracle. Harper is beautiful( My 9 yr old daughter wanted to tell you) and I completely agree. Prayer works!!!! I Love Harper for so many reasons, give her kisses and hugs from Baltimore.
Praise the Lord! I am so glad Harper is making such wonderful progress.
I'm praying you are all home together soon.
Your daughter is gorgeous. Congratulations!
That is truly a BEAUTIFUL thing to see!!! I am so happy you to hold and feed Harper today! God truly is amazing!
I am so happy for you and your family. I've been following your blog for quite some time and just wanted to let you know that you are truly and inspiration.
I am seriously in tears for you guys--tears of joy! Praise God!!
PRAISE GOD! What a blessing. That is a beautiful baby...look at those eyes!! You are your hubby are two proud parents as you should be. You have a beautiful strong baby girl.
Blessings
Lisa
WOW!!! GOD really can move the mountains!! HE is SO good!
Oh, I could just reach into this computer and gobble her up! What a darlin baby she is!!! I know you know that, but I still just had to say it.
Love, love those accessories. You'll be reading Fancy Nancy to her in no time flat! If you're not familiar with those books yet, just wait. She's a perfect candidate for Fancy Nancy!
Praise God for all the good things he has done. She is so PRECIOUS. I want to kiss those chubby cheeks. I had tears reading about how quickly she has recovered and how well she is doing. PRAISE GOD!! We've seen the bows, now we need to see some monograming outfits.
Praise the Lord, for He is Good!
Wow!! I'm crying here, too! I knew I would be on the day you finally got to hold her AND feed her!
So happy for you.
Praise be to God!! Amazing!! I'm praying nursing takes off. It truely is an amazing thing your body can do. Good luck to you and Harper both!! Congrats on such a beautiful little blessing!
Sending my prayers,
RMC in Indiana
Oh she's beautiful! What a grand day. I'm so happy for you all. Congrats mommy and daddy!!
God truly does answer prayers!
Maddy
Congratulations Sweet Stamps Family! I am so happy that you were able to hold her and feed her. Let the bonding begin!! You can tell she totally knew she looked beautiful in her flower headband! Still praying! Meredith Yoder
So glad things are going so well! She is just beautiful and I can see in your pictures how relieved you must be! I am continuing to pray for progress for you!
Kelly,
I discovered your blog about the day Harper was born. It's been so amazing to see God taking care of her! I am so happy that you could hold and feed her today!!!
I am due with my 2nd baby in a week. I suppose most moms-to-be sometimes wonder "What if something goes wrong when my baby is born????"--usually I try to ignore thoughts like that. But I have been so inspired by your trust in God through Harper's difficulties, that it's really challenged me to confront my fears of what might or could happen (instead of ignoring them, and just focus on trusting God no matter what. So thank you for helping me see the importance of this before my babe makes it's appearance!
Praying for your little family, and praising God for the miracles He's worked in your lives,
Miriam
Seriously, Harper is the most beautiful newborn I have seen in a long time! She's so cute I can't stop staring at her pictures!!
Praise God for her recovery!
What a wonderful day!
I think half of the United States must have been lurking, waiting impatiently for your post for today. HOORAY! What a beautiful, HEALTHY looking baby girl!
I AM SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, to see you finally get to hold her...... :)
Beautiful! She is so bright eyed and alert to be so young! She's going to be a ton of fun!
God is so very good! She is beautiful! God love her-she's a fighter!
O praise Him!!! I just smiled SO BIG looking at your pics!! She is just gorgeous and what a miracle. I don't even know ya'll but I would just hug ya'll up if I was there! Everytime I looked at her photos it reminded me of my sweet 5 month old daughter Teagan and it just brought JOY to see you holding your precious girl. Girls are so fun and Harper is a blessed girl!
So ovedr the moon for you & your family!!! Weve been praying for you Harper!
Kelly I am just SO overjoyed!! Praised the Lord!! I can't imagine how ecstatic you were to finally hold your precious girl!! Congratulations! I am so so happy for you guys. God is so so good.
Oh Happy Day!!
Great news!!!
What a wonderful day you have had! Praise God, for he is good. She is absolutely precious!
Kelly, I could cry!! I am SO happy!! I prayed you would get to hold your precious baby this week!!! I am SO excited!! She is beautiful!!! Praise God!!
Love,
Patty
What wonderful pictures. Harper looks right at home in your arms-just as she should. Praise God and I'll be praying for nursing to go well tomorrow!
Oh my goodness...she could NOT be more beautiful. Praying that nursing is a breeze!
Glory be to our great God. I cannot even imagine what it felt like to hold your baby girl today. Tears in my eyes I am so happy for you. Can you believe that God allows of the gift of being parents, what a treasure.
Oh I am so thrilled and thankful you are holding your baby. She is the most gorgeous baby I have ever seen. Our prayers truly have been answered. I am so thankful I found your blog and so thankful to see pictures of you holding your blessed little angel. Thank you for sharing Harper and the joy that comes from seeing her healthy.
I'm so glad to see baby Harper is improving so well. Just goes to show God does answer pray. What a wonderful God we serve. The pics are just precious and she definately has one proud mama and daddy on her hands. Love the bowband also. So cute.
1. I cried as I shared your joy!
2. Made me think of this verse from one of my favorite hymns:
"How sweet to hold a newborn baby, and feel the pride and joy [she] gives; but greater still the calm assurance: this child can face uncertain days because He lives!!!" Well, the hymnbook has a period, but how can one sing that without at least two exclamation points?!
We are so HAPPY for ya'll. She is precious. God is so GOOD. I know that ya'll can't wait to get her home. Once again we are so happy for ya'll.
The Willis'
Tupelo, MS
Oh Kelly what wonderful news. I've been checking all day for an update and we couldn't have asked for a better one! I couldn't be happier for you all..Thank you for allowing us to share in this journey with you! She's in your arms right where she belongs!
I will keep all of you and Harper in my prayers!
WOW - What a beautiful sight!! Harper is just beautiful and I LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing her wide awake and just staring at you both.
God is so good!! Yep, I am speechless.
Prayers have been answered and look at that precious little baby girl. What a beautiful little miracle. I am so happy for the both of you.
Hugs from Ohio
Oh it is a Happy Day!!! My whole family just gathered around to see this sweet baby we have all been praying for. She is just beautiful!!!!
What a wonderful sight to see you and your husband holding that sweet little baby of yours!! Prayers have definately been answered!! Good luck with nursing tomorrow!
Love and prayers from UTAH,
Stephanie
What a blessing to see you holding your precious Harper. Wow, what a beauty she is and the joy all over your faces is amazing. God is so good isn't He? I just love the way she is taking both of you into her heart with her eyes on you. I am blessed for you!!! Praying you home.
Love and Hugs, Laurie
I just recently starting following your blog and I got the hugest smile on my face when I saw you holding her. I am SO happy for you. She is so so so beautiful.
Praise the Lord for his goodness! I am so happy for you and your little miracle! She is beautiful!
Terra~ Bixby, OK
OH MY!!!! What a wonderful post!!! I have been waiting for these pics of you holding your precious daughter. Congratulations, I found your blog through a friend and have been following for many months. You are such an inspiration. You have a beautiful family....
Carey
I am OVERJOYED!!! There are tears all over my keyboard and I could not be happier for yall. She is a DOLL BABY!! Praise be to the Lord!!!
Kelli in Atlanta
(I have been following your blog since Harper was born- found it through a friend)
Oh Praise Him!!! Thank you Lord Jesus!
Kelly you and Scott are just glowing!
My little girls and I have been praying and Harper's story is one way God is showing my little ones that God DOES hear and answer! So I want to so thank you for being part of the faith building process in the heart of my girls!
Looking forward to the next update!!
Praying
stephanie
Harper is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Well hello pretty girl! Look at those eyes open and checking everything out :) She is such a beautiful baby. Congratulations!!!
Hope you are all able to go home soon. You have some really special nurses there it looks.
Wonderful news! She truly is a beautiful baby!
***CHEERS FROM CONNECTICUT!!!***
YAY! Harper! You go girl!
She is precious! I love the moment you captured with her hairband! Just amazing! What a fighter! PTL!!!!
(Found you thru Angie Smith's blog).
Love a sister in Christ,
Mary
What a great big God we serve! I love the picture right above the Chunky Monkey comment. It is just a perfect shot of her looking right at the camera. I think she is ready for pose for LOTS of pictures!
Lori Newman
Your sleeping beauty has woke up. She is nothing but sweetness. So alert and looks like she is smiling. You'd never know there was a thing wrong with her. Praise God!
What a precious picture of her finally in your arms.
Such a pretty girl. Love those big eyes! Praise Him!!! What a wonderful answer to all of our prayers. We will continue to pray.
Ohhhh...she is so PRECIOUS!! Oh my goodness, she is SO pretty! I am so happy to hear all the good news!
Oh Kelly! I have tears in my eyes I am just so excited for you. Harper is so beautiful and how wonderul that there she is in your arms.
I'm crying and I don't even know you! Your blog has been such a blessing the past few weeks! So excited for you all!!!
You got to hold her AND feed her! Praise the Lord! I am so thankful that she is eating so well. That is so awesome Kelly. You and Scott have been blessed with the most beautiful little girl. Praying you home SOON!!! :)
PRAISE JESUS!!!
I can't believe how she's already SMILING in those pictures! GOD IS SO GOOD!
~tears~
THANKS BE TO GOD !!!!
She is so beautiful and so aware of everything around her!
I am so thankful for your family for the prayers that God has answered !!!
God Bless you all,
Ellen (GA)
Oh Kelly, she is so beautiful! God is SO good!!
She is so precious! This is such great news! God is good!
Praise God! She is stunning- I am so glad that you are now able to hold and feed your beautiful little girl. She looks so alert and healthy- like she hasn't missed a beat. Thank you for sharing your story....
(Tears of joy!) I am so happy to see God healing this baby before our very eyes! She is absolutely beautiful & looks so much like you!!! I love the headband! I am so ready for precious Harper to get home and model her monogrammed clothes for us!!!
Kelly, she is just beautiful!! Praise Jesus for this glorious day... The pics of you and Scott holding H are the best pics you've posted on this blog ever.
Praise God! I'm so happy. Harper is such a beautiful baby.
just sitting here rejoicing!
I am so thrilled for you! Harper is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Kim
I am so thrilled for you!!! Harper is gorgeous! Praise our God for her wonderful healing.
That is just fabulous! What a day!!! I am so happy for your sweet family.
Thank you Jesus, for hearing our prayers, answering the cries of Kelly and Scott's heart and for glorifying Yourself! To You be all the glory, honor and praise-You alone are worthy! Amen!!!
OVER-JOYED!! Thank you Jesus!!
Harper is a beautiful girl with a wonderful family, who loves Jesus like nobody's business.
God bless you all!
Love,
Holly
oh my goodness!!!! what an amazing day. i know you guys are enjoying every single second with her. she's so precious! and i looove that headband! :0)
I LOVED these pictures. You and Scott could not look happier. Harper is absolutely adorable. I think she looks a lot like you. I am so glad the feedings today went well & I hope the nursing goes well tomorrow. I am so happy Harper is getting so much better so quickly.
Kelly –
I’m finally de-lurking!! OMG praise god!! I’ve been praying for Harper every since reading your blog after you gave birth!! I’m beyond happy for you and your family!
Harper is just BEAUTIFUL!!
Praise The Lord! When I read this tonight after putting my boys to bed I started to cry. She is such a beautiful baby and such a testament to the power of prayer. She looks perfectly content in the arms of her mommy and daddy. We are praying that she is able to go home soon. What a dollbaby!
I am so thankful!! Tears fell today for you guys.
She is absolutely beautiful. I am so happy for your family that Harper is doing so well. God bless you all.
I was so happy to see this great news from you today!! Truly Amazing. There is no other word.
You and your family are SUCH an inspiration to me. I can't tell you what this has done for my faith. I have only been following you for a few weeks and you already have had such an impact on my life.. and I don't even "know" you! God is definately using you!!
This is the best update ever! She looks wonderful! I can't wait for you to start posting from home!!! WOOHOO!
She is beautiful! She looks SO GOOD! Bright, alert eyes, chubby little cheeks... I know you just want to eat her up.
God is so good. I am praising him tonight for all the blessings and good news about Harper. :)
Good luck with the nursing! I know you must be ready to get to that! :)
Yay Harper! Yay God! :)
She is the most precious thing. I've been praying for you and keep checking your blog to see the updates. Oh happy day!! I love the little stuffed dog too. Wait till she gets to go home and meet her real puppy. :)
Love from Karla in MN- fellow bichon mom
Praise God!! These pictures made me cry when I saw them! What an amazing blessing you've got there and she is sooooooo beautiful!! Hope you guys all get to go home next week!! Wahoo!! :D
she's a cutie blessings to your family....Barb
This is my first time posting, but I've been "lurking" around since I heard about Harper.
We've been praying for your chunky monkey even in GA! I praise God for your wonderful news today. I think she looks like you!
We are going through the journey of infertility right now, and I have been so inspired by your unshakable faith in our Lord and Savior. May He continue to bless you for your faith and obedience!
I cried through the whole blog of wonderful pictures and I don't even "know" you! Bless her little cheeks from the tape from the ET tube! :-( She is truely a blesseing. Such a great Bible verse.
God is Good! She is so beautiful! Your Great parents!
God Bless
I've been following and praying, just haven't commented so far. My, she sure is beautiful! I am just elated to hear this fine news tonight. I just love God! :)
I saw an amazing sight today..YOU holding Harper for the first time and feeding her a bottle. No not a crazy stalker girl...My brother-in-law was having emergency surgery there and I showed up at about 5pm to wait with my sister and told her I had to go up to EOPC for a minute. I thought I would never find Harper with all those babies, parents, staff and those window blinds but I saw you grinning ear to ear with tears in your eyes and your husband taking a billion pics with that oh so gigantic camera that I am jealous of now! SERIOUSLY your camera is HUGE! I was going to wave to one of the nurses but it was your very long awaited moment that I dared not disturb. You look so happy and I was crying. My sister thought I was nuts until I told her the story then she cried too realizing it was the first time you held your precious baby girl THEN they handed you a bottle and we both just wept like babies ourselves. She had to literally pull me away from the window only to go wait in the surgical waiting room for an hour and a half. I wanted to come meet you both but I knew you were loving your precious time and I knew as soon as I left they would call my sister back. I am so happy for your family and her recovery! I will still be praying for you and I want you to know she is absolutely gorgeous! I love the pics with her flower! headband...too cute!
Praise to the Lord of Heaven and Earth! He is so Good and what a blessing to see how He is being glorified by you and your family. May He contineu to bless Harper and all of you.
First and foremost, PRAISE GOD. She's a doll. Love the har accessories. Good luck with nursing tomorrow.
I am SO VERY happy for you and your hubby! How GREAT is our God?!?
Harper is such a beauty and such a sweetie!
Tears of joy are flowing. God Bless!
What wonderful news and photos. Did any of us really have any doubt that God wouldn't work wonders with Harper? We are weak, and we did, and He showed us! She is just absolutely beautiful--you are truly, truly blessed.
WOW! She looks like a normal, healthy ADORABLE baby! The Creator is AWESOME! Just proves-PRAYER CHANGES THINGS! AMEN!
TEARS OF JOY! God is so GOOD! TEARS!!! What a happy day! She is beautiful!
She is absolutely beautiful! Our God is so good! I just love Him!
Simply adorable....she is absolutely the cutest thing - & smiling already!!! :) Love her.
Love the pics - more please!!!!
SO happy you are finally holding your baby girl in your arms. Precious xox
We are so happy for you guys! I love the last picture of her the most--looking up to her Mommy! We will continue to pray for you all:)
Oh, these pictures make me SO happy! I have just been staring at these pictures! She is SO beautiful! How GREAT is our GOD?! Amazing! What a little miracle! I am so thrilled for y'all!
She's beautiful!! OOOOHH i love me some chunky monkey! beautiful GIRL!! God Bless
She is so beautiful! She looks like you Kelly! I am so glad she likes her bows. God is so AWESOME!
Praise God!!!! She is adorable.. You can tell she loves her mommy and daddy!!!! How SWEET!!!!!
I just recently found your blog. I've been keeping up and praying like crazy ever since. I am so excited for you, your hubby and for Harper! My almost 2yo spent 2w in the NICU and I still remember the joy over those first bottles and that first nursing session. Congrats Mommy! And good luck!
Gracias Dios por este MILAGRO. I'm so HAPPY for the little miracle we all got. She is so precious.
Oh, Kelly she is beautiful and I am so glad she is eating and doing so well. Good luck breastfeeding. Your supply should be ready to go for her big appetite. She'll be happy to be so close to you. I'm sure the feeling is mutual.
And I bet holder her was the best feeling in the world.
What a great day!! She is beautiful!!
What a wonderful day! I am so happy for you! God is so good!
She is beautiful! I love her little smile.
Praises from Maryland! And a few tears!! I am a Grandma and have been praying so hard for you all.
Much love,
Carla
So, so, so happy for you... brings me back to the first time I held Gavin. It is such a wonderful feeling!!! Still praying for a speedy recovery and homecoming!!!
Kelly,
It truly made my day to check your blog and see this wonderful news! I have prayed so hard since the day I checked your blog and saw the message that Harper was having problems breathing.
I have had many prayers answered before, but this is one that I will always remember. God's blessings are so much more than we could ever imagine, and I cannot wait to see what he has in store for the Stamps family!
When I opened your blog tonight I hollered out loud when I saw you holding her. How amazing? I'm sure you were so overwhelmed with joy! She is a beautiful baby and definitely one of God's miracles. I keep praying for you guys!
My husband and I have been struggling with infertility for the past 3 years and we are adopting a baby. We are super excited. Her due date is tomorrow. The verse from 1 Samuel is one that I absolutely love because I know that God has sent this child to us. God is so good!
Enjoy Baby Harper and give her lots of hugs and kisses!!!
Oh PRAISE GOD! Those are the pictures I've been waiting for -- I don't think you guys could look any happier or more proud. What a red letter day! Good luck as you begin nursing. I'm sure you've got a good support system there, but as a mom who nursed 2 children for 16+ months each, I still have to give you this advice: stick with it even through the painful first week. After a week, it won't hurt anymore. And go buy some Gerber Soothies -- they make everything all better during that first week! :) Trust me on this. :) Prayers for many more days like this and a quick return to home for your family.
Oh Kelly!!!
Look at you all! And look at God. I am in tears.
I stand in awe of the miracles that He continues to pour out into your life. You are a blessed woman Kelly. You are called and chosen. Anointed and appointed for such a time as this. And so is your precious gift Harper Brown. She is absolutely beautiful and I am praising His name for this precious post. To see you sitting there with Harper in your arms is an answer to many, many prayers. We see the hope of glory when we look at you and your very special family.
We are continuing to pray for Harper to heal completely whole in every way in the name of Jesus.
May you feel His love for you when you hold that absolutely BEAUTIFUL baby in your arms tonight.
We are sending something to you soon!!!!
Still Praying in CT.
Big Hug
I AM SO HAPPY!!!!! Harper is so beautiful. Oh, my! You are going to be home so soon!!!
You both look like a natural feeding her! She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! And seems so alert:)
Congratulations on such a wonderful day!!!
tear of JOY again and again. I got chills when I saw you holding her, I so remember that moment for us and I know exactly how you feel. Look how beautiful she is and NO TUBES!!!!!!!!!!!! PRAISE GOD!
Praise God! What joyous pictures!! Beautiful family!!
Kelly, she is absolutely beautiful!!! What a day for you all!!! :)
Praise God. Your baby is beautiful. I am so happy to see her awake, alert, and eating so well. Keeping your family in my prayers.
AMAZING! Our God is good. And just a side note ... we call our baby that was 10 lbs 6 oz Chunky Monkey! He's 3 now and loves that nick name!!!
Seriously though, we will continue to pray for your strength and Harper's strength and continued healing!
What a mighty God we serve!!
Hugs,
Carrie
What a beautiful sight to see. I don't even know what to say... except to God be the glory! Don't worry about posting too many pictures. It is awesome to see the fruits of all the prayers. That and she's just a feast for the eyes.
I'm crying tears of joy for you. I'm at a loss for words. It seems to be a gr8 day for that sweet lil gurl. BTW she has gotta be the cutest lil gurl ive ever seen. I'm so glad you finely got to hold your baby.
I ran across your blog just yesterday and fell inlove with it! I immediately started praying for Harper and all of you! I was so happy to come back today and see how great she is doing! Your little chunky monkey is gorgeous and I will continue to keep yall in my prayers!
OH YEAH!!! I am so EXCITED! : )
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21
Harper you are BEAUTIFUL precious little Lamb of God!
Kelly ~
What a blessing from the Lord to see you holding your little girl! She is gorgeous!!!
thank you Jesus!!! what a beautiful child! I am cheering and praying for you all the way in South Carolina!
I am sitting here in tears!! Happy tears!! Your story has touched my heart. I look for updates everyday and what an awesome update today! The photos of you feeding her and the fact you get to start nursing..I have 2 babies of my own and I just think both those things are so precious and honestly gifts from God. I am so encouraged by your trust in Christ. What an example and testimony to all the people you have come in contact w/, I know you have been for me! May God continue to heal your baby girl and bring people to Him through that...that is my prayer for you and your family.
I've been out of town for a few days, and I'm so glad to see her EYES! She's beautiful! I'm glad she's doing so well. :)
oh my goodness what a doll! I am sooo happy Harper is doing so great. As you always say and now I always say, 'God is good'!
Praise Him!!! This is just the very best post. I'm so happy for you all. She's a beautiful girl!!
What a doll baby! Praise God!
I'm so happy for yall. Harper looks so cute in her flower headband.
OMIGOSH!! Look who's holding Harper!! Woo-Hoo!!! SOOO cute - so much personality in one adorable little face! Still praying here in snowed-in Ohio and loving all the good news!
That is truly the power of prayer! Your daughter is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! We'll keep praying!
Praise God!! We have been praying for Harper and for her Mommy and Daddy as much as possible. My two babies (ages 8 and 3) think she is just beautiful, and I couldn't help but agree!
I think we will all sleep better tonight knowing our prayers have been answered. PTL. Thank you for sharing your journey and your BEAUTIFUL girl with us. She is just beautiful and so alert!
What wonderful news! God is so good! I'll be praying for her you to be able to take her home early next week.
I am bawling. SHE IS GORGEOUS! I love love love the picture of her looking at her daddy. I have 3 girls, so I fully understand what he is in for! My girls have their daddy wrapped up, and I can tell that Harper already does, too.
PRAISE HIM for such a quick turn around! She's our little blog miracle baby!
YAY!! Praise God!! What a beautiful baby girl!!! So happy and just full of cuteness!!
Much joy,
Mary-Austin
She is so BEAUTIFUL :o) I was over Twin's house doing some work for our business and she said check and see if Kelly posted anything yet today. Well, you hadn't. It was kind of late so I told Twin I bet ya she is holding Harper and she is too busy to blog!! Boy, was I right. Such happiness we all feel for you and your family.
She may be a chunky monkey but she is the cutest one I have ever seen.
Give her some extra love from all of her Twin Aunts from blogland! HA!
Tears of joy...that is SO great! She looks AMAZING! Hard to believe that she wasn't even breathing on her own a mere hours before those photos were taken. Now if that isn't God, I don't know what is! Yay! Praise God for many answered prayers. :o)
Amazing! What a great day for you all and Harper is just beautiful! God is so good!!!!!
Jen
Oh Kelly & Scott- I am so excited for you. I keep looking at the pictures. What a joy !!! Feeding your "little" Harper. She looks so healthy. You can't even see in her face anything she has gone through. I look all day long fopr your update. Praise our Savior for this huge blessing!!!
Sending you both a hug
Praise the Lord, Oh my soul and forget not all His benefits!
Ps. 103:2
She is absolutely beautiful! It's so good to see your smiles and the joy that is in your hearts is evident. Our God is so good! I especially liked the pic. of your nurses...they love you already and you are blessed.
We're continuing to pray for you guys...
Suzanne Rushing
Oh what an awesome answer to prayer!!! She is beautiful.
I am sitting here with tears in my eyes and as soon as I get up I am going to get on my knees and just THANK GOD for what He has done! Oh, Kelly...I am so happy!!!! I have been waiting to see a picture of you holding her- and I almost texted you today to say I thought it would be today....but I didn't want to bother you or be wrong. I AM DOING A DANCE OF PRAISE!!!! How great is our God?!?!?!?!?!?!?
We sing "Glory Hallelujah!! Lord we lift Your Name on High!!!!"
What a glorious day! You look like a natural with Harper in your arms. These pictures were beautiful. They brought tears to my eyes. She looks so much better in your arms than in that hospital bed/crib. I love the picture of her looking up at Scott.
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