IMPROVEMENTS SEEN

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I have so much I want to say but I can only muster the emotional energy to utter (write) these words right now: Charlotte is improving. The doctor verified our hopes when he came through on rounds. The first words he said with a smile was "So its good news you are only seeing me at 3:00pm!" And don't we know it! She's been a first morning case for many days and we have learned that the doctors are happy when you are at the tail end of their rounds. She had an awesome night, tolerating a decrease in oxygen requirements for most of the night. And best even--she has sustained a decreased flow of oxygen today! We think the treatment is working. We need it to keep working, relieving inflammation so our girl can repair her damaged lung tissue before they are depleted of oxygen for too long. We don't want any scarring to cause long term effects. But of course, at this moment in time, we will take any signs of progress in the right direction. We cling to these we signs. And when we hit our lowest point this week, when fear and doubt started to over ride hope and faith, the massive response of prayers from our village and loved ones carried us, lifting us above the cloud. Today, before I could even be certain she was improving, I woke with more calmness, peace, and clarity of mind then I had in so long. God is with us. And you all have helped remind us of this

If this smile at wake up today doesn't say it all....
Requested a story that made her smile when she woke up. Bringing her whatever joys we can is a top priority. Isn't happiness such good medicine

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  1. Kevin SweeneyDecember 24, 2016 at 5:45 PM

    Gorgeous girl. Merry Christmas Eve!! Love you Charlotte��

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