Greetings.
Elsa and Jonas continue to amaze us. Wide eyes. Semi-smiles. Hand holding. Each day is a victory and each day makes us one day closer to home. This weekend, we clumsily attempted to install car seats. We have waited so long to do this! We've held off, not wanting to have these tangible representations create impatience to get our babies home. But we know that they are coming home. Perhaps sooner than we could have imagined on December 12th!
Elsa is on the fast track. She is most likely several weeks away still but she is doing wonderful with her feeds and breathing. During her feeding times, she can be very alert and awake or conked out. The doctor checked her hearing today and she passed with flying colors. Great job, Elsa!
Jonas continues to be Jonas. He likes to take the occasional break from breathing causing his heart rate to plummet like the stock market...but his heart rate always comes back up with a little coaxing. Otherwise, he has been really stable and continues to charm us with his attempts at smiles.
We continue to pray for Jonas and Elsa to heal and grow and...when they are ready and stable...to come home.
God Bless,
Elsa & Jonas & Mari & Dan
I'm telling you, those car seats can break your kneecap if you're not careful! (I'm guessing that was not in the manual, but whatever, it worked!) Fabulous little victories, we keep praying for your little ones to keep chowing down and getting big!
ReplyDeleteWe are always nearby, perked and alert at your amazing news. We listen and read and watch and pray. We continue to be ever thankful for medical care and for our Lord's unconditional promise. Your personal thoughts and comments shared with us make these precious little ones feel so very close to us, across the miles. Bless you both for your courage and faith and strength and hearts full of love.
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I am amazed at how big the babies are getting. They look just amazing. I will continue to pray for their growth and health!
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Kim
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I have worked myself up in to a complete frazzle too many times to count while trying to install or move car seats. You will definitely deserve a big prize for installing two of them!
Dan and Mari, Ayako and I are jumping for joy! We continue to pray for Jonas and Elsa. Thank you for sharing their progress. May the miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec 12) continue to bless the entire Lysne Family.
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