I appreciate all of the loving comments from yesterday...it helps more than you know. Alicia- I think I will wear my crown (inside joke!)... then I can be anything I want to be! I know that God has a plan for all of us, and I trust that He will guide us through...just like He has done so many times before. I can't imagine getting through any life without Him...I pray for all the people who do not have God in their lives.
Though I am trying not to think about any of the tests or results or outcomes, I can still feel some of the stress on my body. I think mental and emotional exhaustion leads to physical exhaustion...not to mention that Lydia has been getting the urge to eat in the middle of the night again...that wears us both out. I will continue to pray for God to lift the weight from my shoulders...I have faith that He will.
Today has been a good day...Lydia has been in a really good mood for the most part. It is so much fun to enjoy her. I have two little special helpers here too... when we got home from Elise's speech therapy this morning, it was time for lunch and for Lydia to eat. So (close your eyes, Martin) I asked Audrey to start giving Lydia her bottle in her car seat while I fixed the big girls' plates for lunch. I watched her closely as I got the plates ready and could tell that she was doing a good job. When I finished, I walked over to them and Audrey said, "She doesn't want this anymore." That was because she had already taken one whole ounce and was ready to burp!! If you've ever tried to feed Lydia, you can appreciate what a big accomplishment that is...it is no easy task, because you have to hold her cheeks in a way to help her to suck better. Audrey could tell I was excited when I said, "You fed her a whole ounce!"...she asked, "Is that great?" Of course it was! Then, as I was taking her out of the seat...Elise was there to pick up where Audrey left off, with a burp rag wiping Lydia's mouth ever-so-gently. If you've ever seen Elise with Lydia, you can appreciate the "ever-so-gently" part...that's a real accomplishment for her!
Still no word on the Pyruvate level...I'm sure they'll call as soon as it's in.
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Remember when Audrey was helping me dress Lydia after her bath and said "Grandma, I wish I was the mamma of her"; well, she's proving she could be the mamma of her. She definitely loves her little baby sister and we all know that Elise follows Audrey's lead.
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Mandy - It's 12:30am and I was thinking about you as I lay in bed. I was remembering how beautiful and loving you looked last night as I watched you give sweet Lydia her massage. I witnessed your loving touch as I watched your hands move from one part of her body to the next with such gentleness and your calm voice as you let her know exactly what your hands were doing. She was so calm. She trusted you and enjoyed every minute of her Mother's touch. It was all I could do to fight back the tears - the tears of joy - watching the most special mom - my daughter.
Tears are flowing as I write these words to you - I love you with all my heart.
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Thank you mom. I was just telling Bridget the other day how I realize more and more everyday that there is nothing like the bond between a mother and a daughter...I see it with my girls and with you. Thanks for all that you do for us and thank you for "just being there" when I need you to be...sometimes I don't need you to say or do anything...just knowing my momma is here has sort of calming effect. I hope my girls feel like that too.
Love you! Happy Valentine's Day!
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