ANNIE GRACE SABIN - March 30, 2010 - August 1, 2010

ANNIE GRACE SABIN - March 30, 2010 - August 1, 2010

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Tough Spot

For some reason, it is so hard to update this blog right now. I think it is because we are struggling to figure out which direction Annie is going. We still have hope that Annie is going to pull through this, but she has not made any great strides in that direction. The good news is that her SVC appears to be open and free from clots right now. The doctors ended the tPA yesterday morning and she seemed to tolerate it well enough. The bad news is that she is extremely swollen and is still putting way too much out of her chest tubes (about half of what she was, but still too much). I have decided that needing a miracle is a tough spot to be in. I keep thinking of all the stories in the scriptures when miracles were granted and feel a certain degree of sympathy for those that had to exhibit faith in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. We certainly don't feel like we deserve or have earned a miracle in any way, but have not given up hope that one might still be granted. The last couple of weeks have been, by far, the most painful of this entire experience as it has become increasingly difficult to feel peace. I am so grateful for the moments when I have felt peace and pray that peace will be with me in the days and weeks ahead.

10 comments:

  1. Amy,

    My thoughts are with you constantly and I check your blog several times a day hoping to read a good word for sweet Annie.

    My prayers are with you that you may be granted the peace you are seeking and so in need of at this time. You are an incredible mother, so full of faith and strength and I know you will be blessed to find the peace you seek as well as the ability to endure!!

    Best,
    Janet Brooks

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  2. Sweet Amy ~ Remember when we talked at the grocery store before Annie was born? I understand your struggle here. If you ever feel like talking to someone who has a different perspective on the "miracle", please call me. I've had to learn to think about it in a whole new way. Also, read more of Jordan's blog in the link I sent in an e-mail... <3 <3 <3

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  3. You don't know me, but I stumbled across your blog from a link on another blog I follow. I have never prayed so hard for anyone as I have for your dear Annie. She seems like such a strong girl and such a fighter and is fortunate to have your strength as you serve as her advocate in some very difficult times. I just wanted to let you know that her sweet face has touched many lives and I pray for continued strength for Annie and your family. As a parent of three I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through right now. Your family will remain in our thoughts. Hannah

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  4. We are always praying. Even if you do not post. God knows what you all need when i pray and trust that.

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  5. Since getting to visit with you on Saturday and seeing for myself how swollen Annie was then, I was glad to see an update. I can't imagine how difficult this time is for you, since going through something like this is very indivualized. However, you have a whole army of people that are praying for your strength and that the miracle for Annie will continue . . . little miracles build into one big one! Keep fighting little one.
    (HUGS)
    Carolyn - IHH

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  6. Just one of the soldiers in the army praying for Annie. I believe in miracles, and alot of other wonderful things...

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  7. Hugs!!! Hugs from Tyler (14) and hugs from Codyman (8). They have been following Annie's story since Abbies mom first posted it. Cody cried when he said his prayers tonight, after we read the lastest update. I can only hope that through things like your struggle, that both my boys are learning compassion and that I too would have your endurance and faith if ever I were faced with something so trying. Chin up my friends and give little Annie a kiss from all her internet angels praying for her.
    Tanya

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  8. Ever praying for you, too. We hope to be some of the many hands that serve to hold you up, although you live each moment without seeing ahead. Just remember, we have no expectations as we read your updates, we are just glad you have let us all be a part of this experience- the good and the bad. Don't be afraid to feel everything, it is all part of the gift of this experience. You are right to keep hoping. We will press on in hope- hope, yes that Annie lives and grows and experiences this beautiful life as we know it, but mostly, hope-- and complete faith that whatever Annie's outcome, it is in God's hands. And His hands are the safest place to be. May that ever bring you peace. With love...

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  9. You are SO deserving of a miracle! Annie is so precious and she's a fighter. You can tell she WANTS to be here and she's so lucky to have parents that are willing and able to fight for her life as much as you can.

    You are in my constant thoughts and prayers!

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