Moving tosies

They are going to attempt to let Bela 'wake up' a bit to see how she reacts to being less sedated. She's been complelety out all day just to let her get some rest, but they want to see how she'll do coming out of it a little. Both times she's been a little less sedated she's had a very hard time, so please pray that she does okay this time. If she does, we can move forward some. She's starting to move her little feet and I have to say I love it!! She looks a little less puffy too, and they're actually going to come off her diaretic a little now. Way to go Bela!

Comments

susan said…
Even though you don't know me, I have followed your blog about your darling little daughter for a while now. I'm a friend of Gracies' parents and I think you are amazing. I know the Lord knows you and knows Bela and is there to comfort you. All you heart families are amazing and an inspiration to all of us.
August 29, 2008 at 6:14 PM
The Silly Nilly Family said…
Yeah. I look at her little feet in that picture and I just love it. Way to go.
August 29, 2008 at 6:52 PM
Debbie Wallace said…
Avery,
Thank you for having your mom call Rachel today and just letting her come over to help. She loves your little family so much and has felt to blessed to be a part of Bela and Benson's lives. We are all praying for you--morning and night, and those "prayers in our hearts" throughout the day. Love, the Wallace family
August 29, 2008 at 7:10 PM
Sally Jensen Interiors said…
Yay...I love good news. Go Bela...be strong.
August 29, 2008 at 7:13 PM
SusanHull and family said…
You are in our hearts and prayers. We check your blog all day long. You have amazing faith, strength and courage. You and Bela are an inspiration to all of us.
August 29, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Dallas and Krista said…
She is an amazing little person, as are all of you for going through this with her. We will keep praying for the little love as always. I wish I knew how to help you, please let me know if there is anything I can do besides leave comment after comment!! Loves to you all.
August 29, 2008 at 8:33 PM
Auburn said…
I will definitely keep her in my prayers.
August 29, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Samantha said…
Avery and Tanner,
I know that you don't know who I am. I recently heard your story from one of my co-workers Susan Hull. When i heard about your story. I was instantly interested in reading more about Bela. I have been following your post 24/7. I just want to say that you are true role models. I believe that Bela has the best parents that she could ask for. As for Benson he sure has been a REAL TROOPER through all of this. I give him a lot of credit. I just want you to know that your family has been and will be in our prayers. I wish the best for Bela. Keep strong and faith will lead you into the right path. Bela is a fighter and will fight with everything that she has. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
August 29, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Reid and Brittney said…
I know you don't know me but I am Bishop Beans daughter, Brittney. I have been following along ever since you have had Bela. Your faith and strength amazes me. You are such an inspiration. Bela is such a beautiful baby and a miracle. I know our heavenly father is watching out for her and your little family. You and your sweet family are in my prayers and thoughts. Thank you for sharing this experience with us all.
August 30, 2008 at 8:13 AM
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