Time to call it a night

It is now 11:30p.m. and I have tucked my sweet baby to bed. She just received some respiratory therapy and she is tuckered out. Her lungs sound the best they have since the transplant. She still has the 2 areas of concern in her lungs, but I am praying they will resolve quickly. She looks so peaceful and beautiful tonight. I can not express to you how wonderful our day of rest has been. God gave me exactly what I prayed for early this morning. He is so faithful. My sister sat with Ashley as she rested several times today and allowed me to take some much needed naps. I feel so refreshed tonight after getting some really deep sleep. We have a great nurse tonight and I am very thankful for her. She had Ash last night as well and she is very attentive. The staff here is incredible. I know God sent us here. I have no doubt about that.

David called tonight to tell me a story that happened to Blake and Allie today. My heart hurt for my Allison as I found out she had her heart broken over her baby sisters situation today at school. My heart swelled with pride and appreciation when I heard how her big brother took up for her and wanted to protect her from the unkind words that were spoken to her. I love that guy! One of my fears has been that Blake or Allie may get hurt during this time. How vulnerable my children are right now as the community and others here Ashley's story. They love their baby sister with their whole hearts and have prayed their entire lives for this baby. I am so proud of who they are and how they are being so strong. The burden of Ashley's illness is so very heavy on their hearts. They are learning life changing lessons at such a young age. God is teaching them how He listens and answers prayers, how to be unselfish, how to be patient, how to show compassion, and now today how to deal with hurts that seem unfair. I know today will serve a purpose in their lives, and I pray that they will forgive the unkind remarks.

I hope someday to be able to explain our gratitude to all who spend their precious time in prayer for our family. I hope you know that we pray for all of you as well, and we thank God for each one of you. We are truly blessed beyond what words can say. I am humbled that so many of you check on Ashley each morning to see how she is doing. Maybe someday she will be able to hug your necks. If not here on this earth then I look forward to meeting and introducing you all to her in Heaven someday. Goodnight from us all the way out here in Omaha, and may God bless you.