This Christmas - I spent many days crying in my car every time I heard Faith Hill's song "A Baby changes everything". I was so nervous and excited about bringing my child home and I knew that our life would never be the same. Little did I know what God had planned for us.
Twenty days ago - we checked into the hospital to deliver our baby girl with visions of what she might look like and anticipation of taking her home. Instead she left on this helicopter with our knowledge that she might not live through the night. Everything that seemed to matter in life - no longer was important. All we wanted was for the baby we had spent years praying that God would give us - would stay with us. A Baby instantly changed every thing for us.
Harper is smiling so big because she found out today that tomorrow we are going to be taking her home!!!!! Twenty days after being told she might not live and that she was very, very critical - we will leave this wonderful hospital with a beautiful, precious, healthy daughter. We have spent the last 20 days being completly overwhelmed by the prayers of THOUSANDS and the love that has outpoured on our little family. We have been amazed at God's healing on her life. We have been humbled by the large number of people who have written us to say their lives have been changed by our story. We have been so thankful that two people who have always been too scared to witness and share our beliefs - have been given the chance to show why our faith is the most important thing in the world to us. A baby Changes Everything!
I got out of the hospital today and drove for the first time in three weeks!!! I just needed a quick break so of course I hit up Sonic happy hour. I haven't worried about how I look or going to Sonic or doing anything besides being with Harper. A baby changes everything.
We had a little photo session with Harper while she was sleeping today! She is doing so great. We switched from scheduled feedings to demand feedings and I nursed this afternoon and it went really well. I think this is going to make her eating so much better. She got to have her nose tube out today. She now has NO tubes, wires, or monitors. It's wonderful!!!!! She is just the best baby. She's so happy. God has blessed us so much!
I can't wait to see the plans that God has for this little girl!
Harper wants to thank you for praying for her and for loving her and for sending her so many precious things! We can't wait to put on her pretty white dress and coat tomorrow and load her up and sleep in our own beds tomorrow night. I'm so thankful for St. Francis in Tulsa. They saved her life - but it was your prayers that made the difference. Our lives will never be the same.P.S. I have had reports of at least three more praises on the Prayer Blog!!! Three more pregnant girls!! Continue to pray for those girls who are waiting for their miracle.
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 700 Newer› Newest»Oh she is so beautiful! I can't believe she is already 20 days old! So cute and still a chunky monkey!! I am so happy you and your baby are going home!!!
What an answered prayer!! How wonderful that you guys are going home. How thankful you must be!! God is good. She is a doll. A living doll.
yay harper!!! that is so wonderful!! you are so blessed little one!! you may never fully understand how much you are loved!! praise to our wonderful God!!
Oh Kelly, yes, going home tomorrow! God has certainly answered so many prayers and touched so many lives!
Congratulations on getting to take her home!
Little Miss Harper, Kelly and Scott...
I wish I could be standing in your living room after you guys walk thru the door. You talk about "Shouting Ground". But go ahead...SHOUT to the Lord...He is worthy of our praise!
Love you guys,
Brenda, Richard, Christie and Abbi Sessions
Tears of joy are falling down my cheeks right now...not only because Harper is going home tomorrow, but because of the transformation God is doing in your hearts and lives.
Another beautiful story God has orchestrated - and its only just beginning...
Going Home Wonderful! Will still keep you and your family in my prayers, God Bless you all.
That is such amazing news!! Can't wait to see you all settled in. I want to thank YOU.Sister's in Christ have joined together to pray continually for precious Harper. We have been able to share this with you. We are truly blessed!! You have inspired me to start a blog!! Which is hilarious because I have no idea about all this stuff. So from the bottom of my heart thank you.
Bec Harper
P.S. Will keep checking in.
sooooo happy for you guys to finally bring that healthy girl home!! :)
I have been following since I saw the "praying for Harper" picture- and then caught myself up with some old blog entries and am soo happy for you!!! Enjoy bringing her home!! :)
Praise the Lord! I am sooooo excited you are taking that girl home where she belongs! I know how special it is to bring you baby home, but I know it will be extra special for you and Scott! Enjoy every second of it!
Your family has an AMAZING story and I have so much enjoyed following your story. I have been forever changed by it. I can't wait to "watch" your sweet girl grow up through your blog. Thank you for allowing God to show is power through your family- know that I am forever grateful.
P.S. When you get a chance, please email me an address where I can send a package to Harper. My email is leaannbinkley@bellsouth.net. Thank you!
Kelly, you are such an inspiration and blessing. It warms my heart to witness the outreach of love and support from people near and far, bonded together to pray for and support your beautiful little girl and your family.
I could not hear better news tonight. God bless!
Love,
Miss E
Praise God for good news on the Harper front! I can't believe how many smiles you get on camera! She is gorgeous to say the least. And I just love that bow! Where did you get it?
I have been waiting for this post! CONGRATS!! I am so glad Harper gets to go home to her house. You two are already amazing parents and will only continue to get better! Enjoy tomorrow and every day that is to come! This is truly a blessing and I am so happy for the three of you, your family, and friends.
PRAISE THE LORD!!!!! We in Tulsa will miss you, and if I hadn't had so many sick kiddos, I would have come and visit in person. Just now that every time I drove down Yale, I thought and prayed for you and your precious, precious family. You are amazing, your story is amazing. Your daughter is beautiful! I am so glad that you are going home, and can't wait to follow you in the future!!!!
Allison
I just cried so many tears of happiness for you! I am so excited that Harper gets to go home tomorrow. God is good! :)
Praise the Lord! I am so happy you get to take that precious baby girl home. Can't wait to see pics of her in her adorable room! Have a safe trip home, and I will continue to pray for Harper!
You are so right...A baby does change everything, and for the better! My oldest turns 10 tomorrow. Enjoy every moment (as I know you do) because the time just slips away from you!
In HIS love,
Chele, KS
You don't know me. I simply live in Nashville and found out about Harper through a friend. I've been praying like crazy! She is SO beautiful. May God continue to overflow with blessings. And yes, a child changes everything! My youngest is 18 yrs old. Enjoy every moment - it goes by so fast! ~Pam Case
Praise the Lord! I am so glad that you get to take your precious daughter home tomorrow! She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL:)
Thank the Lord! We have been praying everyday for this. She is beautiful and blessed>
I am so happy for you, I am in tears right now! What a little miracle! What an amazing story you have to share. It is amazing how God uses hard times and adversity in our lives to change us and strip us... so that we can be used by HIM. That is how the last year of our lives has been! I am so excited you are taking little miss Harper home! I know it is LONG awaited! Much Love!
What great news!!! That picture of Harper in her headband is just too sweet... she is simply a gorgeous baby! I will keep praying as you take her home! :) God is so good!
YEA!!!!! The best news ever, hope your first night home is wonderfully calm and peaceful.
Praise God!
God is good... all the time!
All the time... God is good!
He is so very, very good!
Oh, and I would have gone to Sonic too, good call!
Praise God. So happy for you and your family! Still praying-in College Station, Texas.
Your post made me cry! : ) So happy for you!
congrats kelly! she is beautiful and don't worry about taking care of her yourself at home...you will be a wonderful mommy :)
CCOONNGGRRAATTUULLAATTIIOONNSS
That was the only way I could make it bigger :)
So excited for you!
Praise the LORD for He is Good and His Love Endures Forever! God Bless You and Precious little Harper. She is gorgeous.
I have chills reading this! I am so happy for you! Harper will get to see her home for the first time. She is such a beautiful baby...just like her Mommy! I will continue to read your blog and pray for your family. It was really nice actually meeting you in person. If we lived in the same city I know we would be great friends! Keep smiling...
what great news!
I am all teary eyed reading this! I am SO happy for you! You must think it so odd that all these women are on here crying over you! I can't tell you how many times I have stopped in the middle of who knows what during the day to pray for Harper these last three weeks. Driving boys to school, rocking Lauren to sleep - you name it...I think I have prayed more than I have in months. I am so happy for your family and I hope your drive home is a safe one. Enjoy this sweet time with her!
Oh how great! Harper is gorgeous every time I see a new pic of her! And you definitely deserved the sonic drink! Love ya'll!
So wonderful to hear! I remember the day I brought my first home after being there for 5 weeks- there is nothing like it! God is so good!! She's beautiful!!
wonderful!
Matthew 21:22
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Thanks for sharing your testimony to so many!
Melanie
I have never prayed so much for people that I will never meet, but your family has touched me in such a way that I have shared your story with so many. Every time I am up with my 7 month old Caroline Grace I pray that you could be home holding your sweet beautiful Harper. I was over the moon tonight to read that you are taking your sweet angel home - there is nothing else like loving your child. God bless you and your family and I will keep you all in my prayers.
Julie from Texas
Praise God! I am so thrilled for you all. She is absolutely beautiful!
I am so happy for you!! God is AWESOME!!!! Have fun with her and God bless all of you! I will continue to pray for you and your beautiful family!! keep the pictures coming! She is adorable!!
WOW! I am soooo happy for you... Home tomorrow,,, yeah! Harper looks great!!! She just looks so happy and healthy!!!
I will continue to pray that God's strength is with you as you take her home.
WOW! That is so amazing, but we know that our God is amazing. He works his wonders and what a gift he has given all of us with Harper. Who would have thought the first 20 days of her life would teach not only you, her parents, but 1000s of people across the country such great lessons. We have so much to be thankful for. Can't wait to see pics of Miss H at HOME! =)
That is wonderful!! I am so excited for yall! I have been reading this since Brooke has told us abour Harper..It was so wonderful to see the improvements she has made and now excited to watch her grow knowing what she has gone through. She is such a fighter!!! Take care! and enjoy her..they grow up to fast...
Oh Kelly, I am just so overjoyed that you are taking your precious little miracle home with you tomorrow!!!!! PRAISE THE LORD!! He is Mighty to save!! This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes!!
PRAISE GOD!!! All things are possible... May God continue to bless you and your precious family as you go home and start your new beginnings.
I don't know you at all except from your blog (found it from Bring the Rain) so you know that I have no bias. Harper is seriously cuter EVERY day! She looks like she's already modeling in those pictures! Oh, can't wait to see the going home pics. You enjoy beginning "normal life" with your baby girl. We are beyone rejoicing for you!
Oh Kelly, that's so wonderful!! What a blessing to be bringing her home. I am thrilled for you and will be praying for a sweet day tomorrow. Those doctors and nurses saved her life, many prayers moved God's heart and now she needs the Mom and Dad God gave her to love her like only you can. Enjoy every second of being "home" with your little Harper! Much love tonight...
Rejoicing with you. She is simply lovely. And my word verification is "heave"...fitting.
Praise God! Harper is beautiful and who knew you could have such a great photo session in the hospital! She will truely bless your life in only a way God knows.
Well...PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!!!!!! This is just the greatest news to hear!! Harper is simply beautiful and I know if she could talk, she would tell you how happy she is to get to go HOME to her house with MOMMY and DADDY!!!!
I remember when we got home with our precious Hannah after waiting 5 1/2 LONG years to get pregnant!! Your life is forever changed and it is the BEST THING in the world. I am so GLAD you are getting to experience it all tomorrow!!!
I will be praying that everything goes well your first day together at home. I know you will take TONS of pictures!!
God Bless,
Jennifer Weir
Somebody in Wyoming is still praying for you and your sweet family. What an exciting day to know you get to take your sweet, sweet baby home. God has blessed you!
Prayers do work!
Take care and know I'll be praying from the Cowboy State.
Robyn
Riverton, WY
Congrats on taking your little one home!!! SO happy that God healed your little girl.
I have been praying for this day for the past few weeks. I am so happy Harper will finally be able to see her room! I found your blog through another blog I read regularly and now I am a daily reader of yours. I will continue to pray for your family.
Yay! I am so excited that you get to take sweet Harper home tomorrow! She looks beautiful in all of her pictures, especially with no tubes and wires! I love her precious smile! God is so good!
Oh, praise God! I know you cannot wait to take that sweet baby home :).
I'm so glad she's going home!
I have prayed for 20 days and yet it seems like just yesterday. I checked for updates a million times a day. Now the greatest news! Harper is going to get to go home to Arkansas [where I was born some 57 years ago]. Yall will do just fine, God has already paved the road so drive safely and keep us all tuned in to see how she is growing up. Hugs and Prayers from Oklahoma. cj
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! What a beautiful little girl. I have followed your blog and believe it or not wake up at night thinking about Harper and wondering how she is doing. God really is great!
Sending much love from South Africa!
Congratulations, such wonderful news, Have a wonderful and special day tomorrow. You have a beautiful daughter, so very cute. Such wonderful news
You have a gorgeous daughter! God bless you and your family :-)
She looks so much like her Dad! Best wishes for your new life at home. From Leah ( a reader in the middle of NSW Australia- where it is 45 degrees hot!)
No fair you have a Sonic by you! I salivate every time I see a commercial but there aren't any around here....
THRILLED that you're going home! Thank you, Lord!
These verses are so comforting. Know that I'm praying!
Revelation 21:1-4 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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I am so happy for all of you! I can't wait to see Harper in her going home outfit. She is a beautiful little girl.
Tears of JOY!!!
Thankful, too, for your nursing going well today! Hooray Jesus!!
Giving Him Much Praise for Harper, for your family, for His mighty work over this entire time.
Of course, we will continue to pray with much joy and love for you!!
Holly
I am so thrilled you are taking your sweet, beautiful baby home tomorrow! I love seeing her pictures everyday and reading your updates. I live in Las Vegas and wish I was closer so I could give you & Harper a big hug!
Tiffany- Las Vegas, NV
Praise the Lord that you are taking your daughter home!!! Harper is precious and her little smile is so cute. (Those hats! Oh my! So cute!) I can't even imagine how excited you are to sleep in your own bed, with your baby at home with you for the first time. I'll be praying for your transition to home, for confidence as you "parent" alone for the first time, and peace that God is taking care of Harper as only He can!
kelly, i just found your blog right when harper was born through the doodlebugs paper blog. i have been checking on y'all everyday since! PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW! she is a beautiful girl and
i have a strong feeling - probably the Holy Spirit - that she is going to do even more than she already has to further His kingdom!
can't wait to see what the next few days bring for y'all at home =) i know she will love seeing her new home and her precious nursery!
Kelly~ i'm so excited! tomorrow will be a day ya'll will never forget. God is so GOOD!! can't wait to see what the Lord has instore for that precious little girl.
Oh, this is such wonderful news! I am so happy for you all!
Sheryl
I got tears in my eyes when I say baby Harper all chord free and smiling this morning! What a beautiful baby Harper is! I am so happy for you and Scott that you finally get to take your precious child home! Praise the Lord!
We continue to pray and I can't wait to watch your journey through parenthood! Thanks for sharing everything you have!
My favorite song from the holidays and I gave the little gift book to everyone, even used it as a title for my Christmas letter. How fitting it is for you. I am overwhelmed with joy that yall are taking your girl home tomorrow...well its today now..
With love,
Teresa
Shreveport
Wonderful news!!! She is truly beautiful and has touched so many (including me). I look forward to watching her grow stronger by the day through your blog! Your faith and grace amaze me.
God bless you and your family!
Kristy
Harper is so beautiful! You and your hubby are so beautful too. I am so excited and grateful that the Lord has blessed your wonderful family. Our family is just thrilled for you.
Please keep up your blog so we can see your pretty baby grow up.
K-
Harper could not have been blessed with a more special momma. I can't believe how positive and encouraging you've been through this whole process. You've really been an inspiration!
Jenny
I would like to recommend a book to you....
Disease Proof Your Child
by Dr. Joel Fuhrman
It might help in keeping Harper healthy.
OMGoodness Kelly this is just the BEST BEST BEST news ever! Im so happy that He has healed her and she is now your wireless baby to take home. This is something many of us have been continuously praying for the past 20 days! PRAISE THE LORD! I cannot wait to see more photo sessions of Harper in her OWN bed, your bed, and most importantly with Dawson...lol
I wish your family many many years of happiness and health.
God Bless Always,
Leza in Hawaii
Congrats--I could not wait to get on your blog to read about Miss Harpter, and we have wonderful news!!! She is a such a beautiful miracle! Oh, the power of prayer and faith.
I am so glad she is well enough to go home! You and your hubby will be so amazed at how much more relaxed it will be at home. You guys are naturals! and if you have questions ask all of the ppl who have helped you out!
Keep her well! We love you Harper! We'll keep you in our prayers for a long time! So glad you are here for your family to spend so much time loving you!
Congrats Stamps family!
So great to hear that you are going home:)
And she is adorable:)
God bless you, and we will still pray for you all:)
Blesses from Norway
Oh such brilliant news!!!!
She is ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!
Her little headband and the blanket, cuteness!
Oh wonderful, wonderful news!!! I'll keep praying!
I have been following your story for the past 20 days now too and am crying tears of happiness and joy for you! What wonderful news that you are taking your sweet baby girl home with you, where she belongs. Relax and enjoy the ride that parenthood will bring you...
Mommy In Indiana
Grace and Peace! Julie in Iowa
Kelly...she is just beautiful!!
Although I have felt that I was close to God, Harper's story has really changed me too. I have seen His love, His mercy, His power more than ever in the past few weeks.
I can not wait for the day that I too will be holding my sweet little baby.
Oh what happy news!!! Thank you God! How very exciting to be taking Harper home. We will still be praying!
What wonderful news to wake up too!
I can't help but close my eyes and think that God is just as giddy as you are that you get to take her home. He delights in his creation and Harper is certainly no exception! Enjoy your beautiful baby girl as you begin your lives together as a family of three. "The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance on you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26
Yay! My heart lept when I read that you get to take her home! She is gorgeous, you know.
Sonic Happy Hour ROCKS!!!
Tears of complete joy for your precious family! We serve a wonderfully awesome God!
Praise the Lord!! You are so right Kelly, a baby does change everything. Even in the days, & months ahead you'll see that your life continually changes after having a child... for the better. She will bring more joy then you ever dreamed possible from one little person.
My prayer is that you all have a easy transition home and that your routine becomes normal, soon! :) I am so happy for you and pray that God's many blessings continue to pour out upon you and your family! Take care, and way to go Harper!!!!!
YAY YAY YAY!!!! I am so happy for you & I know that feeling all too well of FINALLY being able to go home. You feel safe in the hospital, but the thought of sleeping in your own bed is so wonderful!!
I just love those big ribbony & flowery headbands. If I find out I am having a girl she will have some too...etsy here I come!!
From Jesus' birth to Harper's birth, a baby DOES change absolutely everything. Praise the Lord for this homecoming.
I have been reading your blog for a few weeks. I love seeing the pictures of Harper, she is gorgeous! I am so glad that everything has turned out okay for you guys and that Harper gets to go home. I bet you cannot wait! Yay!!
Tori
Maine
Thank You Jesus!
HOME SWEET HOME!
God is so GOOD. Praying for many happy memories as you begin your journey with sweet Harper.
Praise God, He is so good! Harper is such a little cutie! I'll be praying for you as you take your daughter home and begin your new life. God Bless all of you!
This is the best news that I have heard in years! I love the power of prayer...it is so amazing! Congrats!
Tears of joy for yall welled in my eyes as I was looking at Harper's pictures and reading. She is such a beautiful baby. Thank you for sharing all that you have with us. I can't wait to see more of Harper's life. God Bless
She is so beautiful! She reminds of my little boy. She is a big baby just like he was..9lbs, 5 ozs! He's 3 months old now. God has definantly blessed you. I pray she stays healthy and happy! Congratulations!
Oh my gosh!! I can't see to write this comment b/c my eyes are full of tears of joy for you and your family. Thanks for being an inspiration with your faith, love and positive outlook. I will keep following your amazing story!
McM
YAY! So glad your gorgeous baby is heading HOME! Praise God!
Congratulations on bringing your baby girl home. I have been following your blog for awhile and am amazed at your faith. How exciting that Harper will be heading home tomorrow. Congratulations again.
Absolutely wonderful!
God is so faithful! I praise him for protecting your dear one. I pray that she comes to know Him at an early age.
Praising God with you for so many things. I couldn't help but think as I read your post about THE baby who changed everything so you could have the hope to which you have clung so tenaciously. Harper is gorgeous. Praying your adjustment to home is smooth. Congratulations.
Kelly..I think I am going to have to stop reading your blog...everytime I read...I CRY! I, of course, won't stop reading though..because they are tears of joy. I am so happy for you all. Harper is the most beautiful baby. It is so amazing to see God working in your journey. Boy do you have an awesome testimony. God is going to continue to take you and Scott places of blessing. I've got something I want to send soon too!
Sweet homecoming blessings!
Alyce
Love this post and have been waiting for this one saying you're taking your beautiful baby girl home! It has been a blessing to watch your miracle unfold. God is good.
Have fun going home today - this means Dawson finally gets to meet his new baby sister :)
Yea!!!! I am so happy for you and yes a baby does change everything! Best Wishes for your first night home! Can't wait to see pics in her pretty white dress!
Praise the Lord!
PS - She is BEAUTIFUL!
Happy Homecoming!! I will be thinking of you all!
I am sooo happy for your family. Praise the Lord! What a precious baby.
God is truely amazing!!!! Harper is such a beautiful little girl and I am thrilled to hear that you guys are getting to take her home.
I am so happy that our prayers have been answered! We love you all and are so happy that Miss Harper is going home!
What great news! She has the most precious face!
She is SO beautiful!!! Praise the Lord! Great things he has done!!
I cried when I read your post. I'm so happy for you guys and I don't even know you!!! I also plan on finding a church that I've been putting off for sometime now. I also plan on baptizing our 20 month old daughter. Thank you for your inspiration to so many people.
Harper is so cute!
I'm so happy for you guys that you all get to go home now and start your family together!
Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Carley
She and you are both absolutely beautiful and God is being so glorified through both of you. May that always continue!
YAY!!! I am so excited for you! I have tears of joy for you and Harper as I write this! God is so very good!
I stumbled on to your blog a day or so before Harper was born. I checked each morning and prayed for this little one to strive and praise God, she has. What a beautiful little girl you have. Continued prayers from Alabama
I am so happy you get to take Harper home today! She is such a beautiful little girl.
That is so awesome that you guys will be bringing Harper home tomorrow! God has truly blessed you so much!! I just love all the pictures of her...she is just a doll!!
Oh that is AWESOME news!!! If you don't mind, I am going to steal that picture of her with that band/bow to post on my blog about you guys going home!!! So precious! And, God is so wonderful!
"There is no place like home" I am thrilled for you all. God is Good, Gracious and Unyielding !!!AMEN.Hugs, Elizabeth
Praise the Lord for this great news! I know that you are tickled pink!! We'll be praying this morning for travel mercies and that sweet Harper will travel well!
Also- Praise the Lord for all the praises on the prayer blog! Thank you Lord for hearing and answering prayer!!
Looking forward to hearing your home safe and sound!
Blessings
stephanie
Yay! You get to go home!
Harper is beautiful...What's not to love about a baby who smiles in her sleep :-)
Praise the Lord!!!! What a blessing you have received. When you get home with this little angel, try not to get too stressed out and rely on God to help you get thru any scary moments you might encounter with Harper. Abundant blessings to your whole family. Thank you Jesus!!
With love,
Amy
I am so happy for you! Not only do you have a healthy baby girl, you have an adorable one too.
I've been following your blog for a while now and all I can say is PRAISE GOD!!! I'm so happy for your family and even happier that you get to go home tomorrow. I'll be praying extra hard for you as you take her home tomorrow! Harper is so adorable...ya'll are very blessed!
HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD!!!
Erin
Everyday I check your blog I have high hopes that you would be telling us she is going home ;)!
She looks absolutely beautiful, happy, and truly an angel!!!!
I have been following your blog since before you became pregnant and wanted you to know what a blessing it has been to me. The pictures of Harper are adorable!! I have prayed and will continue to pray for your family. Enjoy your little girl and your time at home.
It brings tears of joy to my eyes for your family! I'm so happy for you all and continue to pray for Harper's health!
Welcome Home!
Good Golly Miss Molly....she is fabulously stylishly adorable. God is good....in all circumstances, HE IS GOOD!
That is so WONDERFUL! She is so precious! God Bless Y'all getting home today!!! Take tons more pictures! A baby Does change everything!!!! Y'all have been so blessed! So happy for you all!
WAHOOOO!!!!!!!
I stand in awe of the God we serve. Blessed be His name.
Thank you, God, for the miraculous healing of this sweet Little One. We know that it is only by your hand that she is here. May her life continue to help lead others to you; use her in mighty ways.
Please be with the Stamps family as they travel home - together - and settle in a family of three.
So blessed to be a part of your story!
With love from Michigan!
Yeah!!! I am so excited. That is wonderful news!
GOD is SO GOOD!!!! Praise God for you getting to take that beautiful baby girl home.
She is so amazing it is a miracle and such a blessing to see how God answered everyone's prayers for Harper! We couldn't be more happy for your family! Take care and enjoy taking her home finally!
Praise God, praise God, praise God!! You have an absolutely BEAUTIFUL baby girl!
I have been following your blog since right before Harper was born but have never commented. I am so happy for you and your family. She is absolutely adorable!
Praise God! You are going home! Harper is precious! You have looked amazingly beautiful throughout this ordeal. What a wonderful life Harper has ahead of her with such special parents. laurie
GOD is Amazing!
Harper is BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE the smile on her face!
Kim in San Angelo, Texas
It is so wonderful to hear that y'all will be heading home today. Have a safe trip!
So excited for you to finally get Harper home. And you're right a baby does change everything. Everything you've experienced with Harper before bringing her home also changes everything. When I brought William home I had an appreciation for his life that I don't think you can experience without going thru a lifethreatening experience. In a few months, people you meet in stores or at church won't even believe she was ever sick (except the MANY who know your story :). Keeping you in my thoughts as I know it's a happy and yet somewhat stressful time going home from the NICU. You guys look & sound like you are ready for her to wake you up at night in your own home!! Congrats! ~Annette & William
Oh Kelly.....I am just sitting here crying I am so happy and excited for you all!! God has truly worked a miracle! Have a WONDERFUL day taking your daughter home!
Angela Rye
Yes, a baby changes everything and really puts what's important in your life into perspective. So happy that Harper is healthy and that you are going HOME! The power of prayer is an amazing thing!
I read this last night from my phone, but for some reason it wouldn't let me post a comment - but
I was shedding tears of joy for you last night as I read this! I am soo happy for your family!
She is the most precious thing!!!
Such wonderful news...Happy going Home today......Arkansas & Sonic has missed you, ha!!!! Harper is so pretty. I will stay pray for you Kelly & your family as you get Harper home & Hope everything falls into place for you all. Much love & hugs...Karen Barnes= Jessica M's mommy
Congratulations! Harper is so beautiful and she will bring you so much joy in the years to come. I will keep all of you in my prayers on your new journey!
I ran across your blog several weeks ago and I have been following it and praying for precious Harper ever since. What exciting news..she is going home! Congratulations! God is amazing!
Congradulations on getting to finally take Harper home! I will continue to pray for you all in hopes that it will be a smooth transition and she will not have to ever return! May God bless you and your precious family.
Lesley
Oh Lord I am undone at being witness to your glory.
Congratulations Kelly!!!!!! I couldn't be more thrilled for you all that Harper is healed and going home.
To Him be the glory.
Erin in Indiana
Wow! What great news! I am so excited for you guys! What a blessing! You have to be sooo excited and proud! Enjoy your first day at home! We'll all be thinking of you! It's stories like these that just melt your heart! (PS. I live in Arkansas and I hear the weather is supposed to be great the next few days! - Even better!)
Amy - From Rogers!
Congratulations Harper and welcome home. You are so loved.
She is so beautiful and I'm so glad you get to take her home! God is great and prayer really works!
Congratulations! As a mom who's son spent 91 days in the NICU, I remember hearing the "H" word and the excitment and relief that it brought. Best wishes and I look forward to hearing from Harper once she gets home. By the way, I love her name. Harper is my mom's maiden name.
Jill Stewart
Columbia, SC
He REIGNS.
She's gorgeous.
Enjoy your blessing - daughters are awesome.
Kelly I am beyond grateful for you and your family!
God is amazing, and he is the Great Physician that can heal were we can not.
Oh I give him the Praise and the Glory for all the miracles he is doing for you and your family!
Glory be to God our Lord!
Amen!!!
Kelly, she is just gorgeous. She is going to do big things in her life and in this world- I just know it!
Congrats on going home. There is no better feeling than that. I am so thrilled for your family!
She is certainly a little miracle!!! That is such wonderful news. I will continue to pray for your transition to home life with your precious baby!!
What GREAT NEWS!!! I cried tears of joy when I heard that y'all are GOING HOME! That is so awesome!!
That photo session was adorable, and you are right, a baby DOES change EVERYTHING. God has GREAT plans in store for that little girl, I can't wait to see what they are.
Congrats on getting to go home, have a safe trip and I can't wait to see pictures of her in her own house.
She just gets cuter everytime I look! I love her. Congratulations and Praise be to God on this wonderful occasion!
This is the good news that brings us new life!! Thanks be to God - Harper is beautiful!!
Congratulations!!!
This is so wonderful that Harper will be going home!
I got goose-bumps reading that it is finally time!!
~Shelly
Oh, and a baby DOES change everything...BUT FOR THE BETTER!!!!
I just started to read your blog. I am so happy for you and your family. Harper is beautiful. You will be in our prayers.
THank YOU JESUS!! We are so excited that Harper is going home a healthy baby!!
Can't wait to see pictures of ya in her room!!! :)
Yeeaaaaaa, Harper is going home- just where she belongs. I'm so happy to have found your blog and I find so much encouragement to find a fellow mommy following the Lord. I will keep checking in on her (she's way TOO CUTE not to) and will continue to keep you all in prayer!!
GOD IS SO AMAZING!!
Kelly, this is good news! Harper is precious. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Hugs!
Amazing news!!! What a blessing!!! I am so happy for all of you!!!
God Bless! XO Taryn
So Happy for you all. And I just love seeing pics of Harper with all of her hats.
How great is our God?! I can't even tell you how happy this makes my heart, to see that your FAMILY is headed home, with a sweet, beauiful and HEALTHY little girl. I came to your blog, through a mutual friend in Jenna.. and I check it now, everyday to see that sweet baby! May God continue to bless your family, and use your story for His glory!
Your post brought tears to my eyes. Harper is so beautiful, and I am so happy and excited for y'all that you will be taking her home!! :)
Oh Happy Day!!
So happy for the three of you to go home together tomorrow!!
Sending you hugs and prayers.
Julie D. (FL)
jewels0330gmail.com
aw yay! She gets to go home! Such a answer to prayer! Enjoy the first few days at home with your little princess!
Will continue to pray for your family!
Brittany
Houston,TX
Praise the Lord!!! So excited for you to be going home & getting Harper in her room....
That little girl is an angel!!! She has the most beautiful smile & gorgeous big eyes!!! Pure love...
Congratulations and Welcome Home Harper! Sending my love !
Oh Kelly, I am soooo happy that Harper is doing so much better--no tubes--yea! How great is our God! Enjoy your special time at home; those first days/weeks are precious.
She is beyond beautiful, truely a gift from God. Enjoy your first days at home with your little angle.
*I sent a package to the hospital that should be arriving on Tuesday, hopefully they will foward it to your home!
Kelly, I am so happy that Harper is going home today! Thank You Jesus for prayers answered!
I've been following your blog for a short period of time now, and I feel that it was in God's plans for me on that certain day to find your blog. I know in my heart that God lead me to your blog... My husband and I started saying prayers on that very same day & evening, and every day since, along with many other people praying for Harper and for you, your husband and family too! We will still be keeping you all in our prayers! I will be checking your blog again soon to see how Harper and you all are doing.. I know that you all are going to be doing just great!
Harper is such a beautiful little sweetheart, and I just know she's as tickled to be going home as much as her Mom & Dad and grandparents, family & friends are too! Her beautiful smile in her picture says it all!
Praise the Lord AGAIN for prayers answered!
God Bless,
~Lynn/Oklahoma City
Kelly, Harper is so precious! I've been following your blog since before Harper was born, and have been praying for her recovery. I'm so excited you all finally get to go home!
I had a shocked moment today as I was flipping through Doug Compton's facebook photos. I work for my home church in VA, and Doug and two of our pastors are friends from when they all worked in AK. Doug was a speaker for our Youth's D-now event in October, and will be back with us for our summer camp, so I was looking for some great promo pics of him. I was so shocked to see you and Scott with him in several pics! One degree of seperation is CRAZY!
Can't wait to hear how Harper's first days home go, and see her in all of her beautiful outfits!
What wonderful news. So glad Harper is going home. She sure is a cutie.
Elaine from MT
I'm so excited for you- that you finally get to bring your beautiful baby girl hope! And she is SO beautiful!!!!
Congratuations - what fantastic news!!! Praise the good Lord for the healing has done to your precious daughter. He truly is the miracle worker. Drive safe today!
YAY!!! I am so happy for ya'll!!! She is just precious!!!
wow after 584 comments, i can't imagine a new mom will get to this, but if you do, know that i'm shedding tears of JOY for you and your family. she is beautiful, and looks so happy to be unencumbered by any wires, tubes or tape.
what a blessing!
wishing you peace and tranquility (well as much as you can have with a newborn!!) as you go home to be a family!
blessings to you all!
How wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! This news could be the best thing I've heard all day! I'm so thrilled for you and your family. Baby Harper is an absolute dollface!
This is so Amazing I am sooooo happy for your sweet Family!
Christi from Nashville
Praise the Lord for this miracle baby!
I'm sure you can't wait to get her home!
I am a NICU nurse and I often have parents of new babies ask me if we are sad when the babies go home. I can honestly say that 99.9% of the time we cannot be sad, because there is so much rejoicing going on! I'm sure your nurses will cry happy tears with you as you leave with your sweet miracle. It has been my honor and privilege to pray for your family in between caring for my own little patients. May God continue to richly bless your family.
Karen
What a wonderful blessing.
Many prayers over many miles are being answered today!!
Harper is so beautiful! What a huge praise...God is SO GOOD!! Enjoy being home with your precious baby!
Harper is just gorgeous!
I Am so very happy to hear that she is getting to go home! Please continue to keep us updated on beautiful baby Harper!
Kelly - that is such wonderful news! I am so excited for your family...what a wonderful day it will be to be home healthy and happy!
I can't wait to see more pics of Harper in her adorable room! Oh, let us know how Harper and Dawson's first meeting goes! Take a picture for us!
God is SO good! Enjoy every minute with your beautiful girl...before you know it, she'll be 14-months old like our little boy. :)
What wonderful news! My family and I are thrilled that Harper is going home--our bedtime prayers were full of thanksgiving and praise to God. Don't worry about new mom and dad jitters--the same God that has carried you through the past 3 weeks be there for you.
I am so happy for you guys!! I know we all have been praying for this!! She is so beautiful!! What a little miracle!!
I just found your blog and it is an incredible story. Congratulations onf your sweet baby.
Congratulations you guys! We are so happy for you and will continue to pray for you and the babies that will still stay in the hospital.
That is wonderful news! Harper is gorgeous, congrats on being about to take her home tomorrow!
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