I am putting Lynette's note on facebook on my blog for those who aren't her facebook friends. Olive is no longer being held 24/7. Her caretakers are getting sleep again. Those of you who know us as Nana Carol and Grandpa Norm know that we have had many tearful moments in the past several weeks. But we as a family are all unified in spirit that the future of Olive rests in the hands of an Almighty God who knows what is best for Olive and whether she is united with us in Heaven or on earth, she is a gift to our family. In her short life, she has brought many opportunities to those who have surrounded her to show love to the Thai nurses, Akha babies and parents, and to the doctor who cares so much for Olive. It amazes me that so small a helpless bundle could impact so many people. We are also amazed how Lynette and Rusty have been able to minister in the midst of their own hurt. This is truly an answer to many people's prayers. Their co-worker Libby has been a support, not only to Rusty and Lynette, but also to us. When Norm and I wake up around 3:00 AM we are prompted to pray for Olive and Lynette and Rusty. Sometimes famililar songs come to mind. At 3am it is 3pm the next day in Thailand. Our hearts are broken for our children in Thailand, and we wish we could be there to support them, and then I realize that my prayers can transcend the miles. God is ENOUGH.
...Nana Carol
"Today was another special day with Olive. We took turns holding her and enjoying hearing her little noises now that she is off the ventilator. We still haven't heard her cry, but she does make little squeaks here and there and gets the hiccups every once in a while. Tonight my sister Melody called and I held the phone up to Olive's head so she could hear her aunt. Melody got to hear one little hiccup from Olive on the phone.
We are so grateful for this time that Stacia and Colleen are here with us.
It means a lot to have family meet Olive and get to touch and hold her. Libby has continued to be an amazing friend who just keeps walking through each day of this journey with us and supporting us in so many ways. Jan and Roger Boyd & Jean and Larry Russ came to visit from Chiang Mai for the weekend. It's been really special to have them here.Olive's head continues to grow and is getting some very soft spots due to the continued increase in fluid. Today her vital signs remained stable. She also seemed to be have fewer seizures today.
Today the doctors told another mother from the ICU named Nuay that her two month old son has used up his blood quota from the hospital (30 bags) and that they need to continue giving him blood, but in order to do so they need people to donate. We have been trying to find friends of ours who are eligible to donate for her baby tomorrow and on Monday. Her baby has some serious issues with his liver and the doctors are unsure if they can help him. Please pray for this family and their little one.
In other news, Olive's roomate Oliver has graduated and moved out of the ICU into the nursery. We are happy for him, but also really sad because we aren't allowed to go and visit him in the nursery since we aren't immediate family. Yesterday the nurses got a phone call from his parents that they will come and pick him up when he is ready to go home. Now he only weighs 880 grams and needs to get up to 2 kg before he can go home...so maybe another three months?
For dinner Libby and I drove to Ning's noodle shop and ate dinner with her. Tomorrow she will move back to her home town which is about an hour away. Please continue to pray for her as she is really hurting with the recent loss of her little one.
Our hearts are overflowing with gratefulness from all the love, support, and generosity we have felt from so many of you during this time."
Love,
Lynette
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