Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Final Count Down...

Praise God, we are going home!!!! In about 14 hours we will be heading out the door with our precious Lily!! Just one week shy of 4 months in the hospital. Yea...Lily and I have had a good couple of days. She is nursing very well especially for such a premature baby. She also took several large bottles today as well. She has passed her car seat challenge, developmental screening, hearing test, and everything else we have to do before they open up the gates! She had another eye exam today and everything remains the same without any problems or anything to worry about. The MRI also went well. Nothing major showing up, Praise God, only some immaturity with her brain, which is to be expected, and some areas that indicate a possible cognitive delay as she gets older. But all of this is to be expected in such a premature baby and she will begin early childhood intervention within a few weeks.

I can hardly believe we are actually leaving. I don't think I will completely be able to take a deep breath until we are out the door and loading up the car seat. Please pray that Lily and I have another good night, that Thomas will be prepared for tomorrow and have understanding, and that Lily will prosper in her new home!!!! I am so overwhelmed with so many emotions right now that I will have to express them later. Hope I can get some sleep...Thanks for all of your prayers, support, and encouragement. God is good!!

23 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am so happy and blessed for you four. All of our prayers have been answered. Congratulations, sweet Holley!! Way to go Lilly!!

Charlsie said...

We are rejoicing with you! God is SO good!

Anonymous said...

YEAH!!!!!!!!!Keep us updated when you can. I know your hands will be full.
Allison Kittrell

Anonymous said...

that is the greatest news! just made my day and i don't even know you personally! :) you guys will continue to be in my prayers. i'll also continue checking the blog on a daily basis for updates and photos. so happy for you all!

Anonymous said...

I have been keeping up with you guys since Laura shared the situation with us. God is so good and has truly preformed miracles! I pray the transition home goes well for everyone. Take care! Shanie Bube

Anonymous said...

Praise God!! You and Greg have had to wait so long for this, but God does answer prayers. Please know that I will continue to check your blog and pray for all of you every day. Jane

Anonymous said...

I am so happy for yall and have been checking the blog everyday to hear the wonderful news! God has so much in store for you and your beautiful family...good luck with everything!
Melanie Blansett Hebert

Anonymous said...

Tripp and I are so happy for all of you. What a blessing and testimony of God's greatness. I know His power will continue to be seen through all that he has planned for Lily. Thanks for sharing your story and amazing journey. We will be praying for the transition to home.
Love,
Robin Becker

Anonymous said...

I am so happy for all of you. I have been reading your blog for a very long time. You have to keep us updated when you have a chance. Remember Phil. 4:13

Morgan said...

I am so happy for you all. I can't wait to hear about how Lily is doing once she is at home with her family. Thanks be to God!

Anonymous said...

I will especially be praying for Thomas today. May God bless you all.
Love,
Laurel Waldbieser

Anonymous said...

OH my goodness!! I'm so happy for you! I will continue to pray for your wonderful family & will check back for updates =) I know she will do well in her new home b/c she has such a loving family. God bless!

BETTY MOSS said...

I am so very thrilled for you!! Many prayers from many people have been answered. Praise to our Lord and Saviour! You have had a tough trial but your faith has pulled you through. I am proud of you and happy for you! I look forward to meeting Lily one day.
Please tell sweet Helen I said hello.

Unknown said...

What incredible news! I just called Robyn and she already knew! We will continue to lift you all up in prayer and are so glad to hear of the blessings He has given already. Thanks for all your updates, and know we will keep praying for Lily's growth and developement and Thomas's acceptance of Lily at home! Brandy Stewart

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to meet you today, Lily! Hurry up come home.

Love,
Samford the dog :)

The Loughran's said...

That's amazing! Sweet little Lily has been in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

I'm so overjoyed that this day has finally come for you & Greg to bring that precious child home!! I will continue to pray for you all as Lily makes it home. Oh how exciting!!!!

~Marilyn Hawkins Watson

Anonymous said...

Julie was the first cal this morning and let Carol and I know that Lily was heading home. You and Greg have truly blessed us thru the blog and what your faith in our God. Keep it going. We can't wait till you can make it back to Lanett with Thomas and Lily. She needs that early trip to the Plains....

Love Ya'll

Joe & Carol

Beth said...

I was so excited to read your post today when I checked back to get an update. I can only imagine the range of emotions you must be feeling. I vow to continue to pray for Miss Lily and her family as y'all adjust to a new baby at home.

God Bless and take lots of pictures!

Beth

Anonymous said...

That is incredibly wonderful. We will keep praying for you guys but I am so happy to hear you are going home.

Ashley Brannon Haynes

Blocker Babies' Blog said...

Words can't express the emotions behind leaving the hospital when you have been there that long. We were only there 38 days and it was overwhelming! Keep us posted as you can, but I totally understand not being able to!

We went back yesterday for our follow up appointment, and for the most part everything looks really good!

Unknown said...

YAY!!!!!!! hope things are going well! mucho amor!

Anonymous said...

Oh what wonderful news. Will be thinking of all of you today and hoping all goes well. What a blessing - Love Deb and Skip