My friend Betty

Dear Joya,
First of all thanks for all the updates on Betty and her family especially the tiny twins. Second, bless you for being such a caring and helpful friend to her. You are a truly giving and generous person.  Third, I am keeping Betty and the kids (all 8) in my prayers as well as you and your family as you help in this trying situation. And fourth, I am going now to light another candle. I believe we said the group was Betty. If not I will just start a new group with that name  The candle is for all the people involved in this time of illness and hopes for healing.
 
Take care and get some rest, at least. Love you,
Karen

integrity is shown when no one is looking

Here's another up-date for you all who are trying to keep up with BEtty and her twins. I went to see Betty and the twins last night. You would not believe this but the little boy is OFF the ventilator and he was suppose to go to the CPAP breathing machine but he is doing so good that they just put him on the nasal canula. So far he has done well but the doctor said the 1st 24 to 48 hours is the most crucial and for us not to be suprised if he has to go bask to the CPAP. So THAT IS SO GOOD! He has been on it over 24 hours so we will keep our fingers crossed.
Little miss prissy on the other hand has taken sort of a bad turn though. We are very suprised as she has been doing so good they have been going to realease her 4 times since Saturday. Last night when I was there Betty was feeding her and all the sudden her heart rate dropped and her other vital signs did too. Aparently that has happend a few times during the last couple of days. It scared me yesterday but I tried to be so strong for Betty. Courtney has not been on any kind of oxygen since last Thursday and Betty called me this morning telling me that they had to put Courtney back on the nasal canula. I tolds her that it would all work out in the end. I told the nurses yesterday that Courtney just doesn't want to go home without her brother. They think that Courtney might have got the RSV virus again or that she has pnuemonia. Her lungs are crackily again. They are suppose to do more x-rays tonight. See to be released from the hospital one of the things is that the baby has to test nergative at least 3 times for RSV and Courtney has done this but you can get the virus again.

I will have to tell you this though in the NICU where the babies were, yesterday there was only Betty's 2 babies in their room because they have to not be with the other babies because they are contagious. Anyway, in the NICU they have motion sensored sinks and paper towel machines. Whe you walk up to the sink, it turns on and so does the paper towel dispenor. Anyway yesterday while I was there with the babies the sink turned on many many times by itself and there was no one around it! The paper towel dispenser also started working by itself. I know that my angel babies along with the other babies in Heaven had to be there looking after the twins. I felt so good after this as I felt like everything will definately be ok.  I don't think anyone could led me to believe anything else. Betty said that the sink and paper towel dispensor started turning off and on Saturday night by theirselves. That was the same night that Christpoher took a turn for the worse and had to be put on the ventilator. Isn't that something? Thanks for reading this and wanting the up-dated on Betty and the twins. Betty told me to tell you all that she appreciates all the love and thoughts.

Dear Joya,
 
Thank you for the update! I am really happy to hear that Christopher is doing so much better. I am sorry that Courtney has had a setback! It's a long haul and takes a lot of patience! All these angels setting off the automatic dispensers! These things do have a mind of their own, but it's nice to think of angels doing it!
 
Give Betty my love! My prayers are with her, the twins and YOU!
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Dear Joya,
Thank you so much for the update. I had been wondering how you all were.
 
Prayers and candles will continue, and angels sent to watch over everything.
 

Much Love, Jude

Love is the only way

angels are everywhere and i am certain they surround this family.  i will light a candle also.

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Dear, dear Joya . . .
I can only say that the days behind and the days ahead look exhausting for all.
Please allow yourself to be nourished,
so that you can give your very best to the demands of the day.
I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers,
and light a candle of love and strength for little Courtney and Christopher
with much love . . .
sparrow

everything counts... ♥

Here's another up-date. Christopher is off of the nasal canula and everything. HE is breathing on his own!  They took the I.V.s out and the feeding tube. They think that if he keeps showung signs of improverment he will go home Saturday. AS far as Courtney, she is still on the nasal canula and they are trying to wean her slowly. We hope that she will get to come home when her brother does. It has been a long 2 weeks. Thanks for all your prayers, thoughts and word of encouragement. I will continue to keep you up-dated.

"LIFE IS NOT MEASURED IN THE BREATHS WE TAKE, IT IS MEASURED IN HOW MANY MOMENTS THAT TAKE OUR BREATH AWAY!"

Thank you, Joya, for keeping us informed. I am happy to hear that Christopher is now doing so well. I hope Courtney will catch up and be well enough to be discharged with him. This has been a very difficult time for Betty and you, as well!
 
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

i too pray for betty , may god bless her .
i will light a candle  Betty,too! And I'll  surely pray for the babies to be fine. amen
Nimmi

Dear Joya . . .
Thank you for this . . .
I pray that soon these little babies are able to go home
and meet their new family
in health.
As Edda has said, it has been a long two weeks . . .
for everyone.
Blessings and prayers for Betty as well
with love . . .
sparrow

everything counts... ♥

Today i prayerd for our sweet friend betty and her babies and lit a candle for them .
may st jude bless them always .
amen
Nimmi

Dear Joya,
I will continue to light candles for all.
 
Love, Jude

Love is the only way

Bless you Nimmi . . .
You are a beautiful soul
and so young  . . .
You have much to be grateful for
with love . . .
sparrow

everything counts... ♥

Here's another up-date. If all goes well tonight Betty and the twins are suppose to be home tomorrow!!!!  I am so happy as it has been a long 2 weeks. Let's keep our fingers crossed! I will let you know what happens tomorrow. Thanks for all the thoughts, prayers and caring words. Much love ALways, Joya

"LIFE IS NOT MEASURED IN THE BREATHS WE TAKE, IT IS MEASURED IN HOW MANY MOMENTS THAT TAKE OUR BREATH AWAY!"

Thank you for the good news, Joya!
 
My prayers are with them! And I'll light a candle in gratitude!
 
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

My thoughts will be with them all too!
 
Love, Jude

Love is the only way

thats very good news.  i continue to hold you all in my heart. do keep us updated. thanks!

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I am so pleased with this good news dear Joya . . .
It seems there is much good news here today!
It will be wonderful for Betty to have her family finally together for the first time
so the children can all meet their new brother and sister,
and Betty might finally be able to get a little rest . . .
you too my dear
with much love . . .
sparrow

everything counts... ♥

Joya is having computer problems and asked  me to let you know this:
 
P.S. Will you let everyone on the forum know that Betty and her twins did get to come home Saturday and will you also let them know about my computer and that I miss everyone and will catch up when I can. Thanks. Love ALways, Joya

That is great news about the twins! God Bless them.....
 
Karen

integrity is shown when no one is looking

Dear Karen . . .
Thank you for this message from Joya . . .
I have been wondering how things went over the weekend.
I hope you too, are well . . .
with love . . .
sparrow

everything counts... ♥