Update

Things have really been moving in our room today. After rounds this morning I spent a while trying to make my head stop spinning. I looked at my sweet Ashley and admired the work He has and is doing in this miracle child of mine. She amazes me with the strength she shows even on the toughest of days. I laid my head on her pillow and whispered my prayers to the Father so that she might hear me praying for her. I hope she can hear me.

We have successfully placed an art line in her femoral artery and we are now able to monitor her blood pressure and blood gases more closely. We are beginning to see improvements in her blood pressure and have been able to wean the dopemine down from 12 to 8. How thankful I am to know that He is always listening to the prayers of His children. Only God is capable of making such changes in Ashley's current state. As I type they are in her room scoping her new bowel. We are praying for a good, healthy biopsy that will show us no signs of rejection. I can't wait to get those "beautiful" pictures. I am counting on that.

Dave and I have decided to fly Blake and Allison out with him tonight. I pray we are making the right decision. We think they need to be with us as we share with them the place that Ash is in at this point. I want to be the one to reassure them that God in complete control of Ashley's life and that He loves her. They are better when we can tackle these things together as a family unit. We need a couple of days to spend together praying for our Ashley and for our family. Please pray that He will give us the right words to explain what is happening. I do not want them to be frightened, and I feel as though this is the best way to keep them from wondering where and why dad disappeared again. I pray He gives them strength.

I have to go. I will post in a moment.