The Anderson Family-September 21, 2011

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

On Monday, our sweet little Caroline turned 3 weeks old!!!!  Each day, we are in awe of the amazing miracles that God is doing for our baby girl. We continue to be so thankful to all of the wonderful doctors, nurses, and staff at the Henry Medical Center NICU.  The care that they give our daughter is truly incredible.  Yesterday was such a great day for our sweet miracle baby.  We have so many praises to thank our healing Father for.  Caroline has gained weight and now weighs 3 pounds and 1 ounce.  This is wonderful news!!!!  Yesterday, the respiratory therapist took Caroline off of her CPAP and she is now just receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula.  This is such a huge step and we are so grateful for this blessing.  We continue to thank everyone so much for your prayers and support.  Y’all are truly amazing.  Below are some encouraging Bible verses that we have been reading over the past week and we would like to share them with you:

Psalm 139:13-16

13.For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.  15.My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, 16.your eyes saw my unformed body.  All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well

Colossians 3:23-24

23.Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24. since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lords as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

1 Peter 5:6-7

6. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

In Christ’s love,

The Anderson Family :)



 

The Anderson Family--September 12th, 2011--Happy 2 Week Birthday, Caroline!

Monday, September 12, 2011

We are so excited and blessed to have celebrated our sweet baby Caroline’s 2 week birthday today!  We have so many praises to rejoice about.  Caroline’s weight has increased and she now weighs her birth weight of 2.9 pounds.  She has also increased in length and is 15 inches.  We are so happy that our little miracle baby is growing.  She continues to receive amazing love and care from all of her angels at the NICU of the Henry County Medical Center.  We have met so many wonderful nurses, doctors, staff, and parents through this journey.  We continue to ask for prayer about Caroline’s breathing. She continues to have the episodes where her heartbeat decreases and her breathing is irregular.  We pray that this problem will improve as each day progresses.  We thank y’all so much for your dedicated prayer and support for our sweet baby girl. Each and every one of you has played a role in this wonderful miracle.  We would like to share several Bible verses that we have been reading over the past week:

II Corinthians 13:4-

For though He was crucified through weakness, yet He liveth by the power of God.  For we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you.

Psalm 9:10-

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for though, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. 

Ephesians 6:10-

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

These are pictures from each day of the past week.  We are truly amazed by the unconditional love that we have for our precious Caroline.  Thank y’all so much for everything!

                                            
    September 7th, 2011

 Mommy's dear friend, Miss Betty
Miss Mandy, Mr. Dave, Matthew, and Ryan gave Caroline the cutest UGA bib, gameday shirt, and pacifier holder.

With daddy's friend, Mr. Corey

September 8th, 2011

September 9th, 2011

With Daddy's friend, Mr. Ken.

 Mommy's dear friend, Miss Elizabeth

Daddy read Caroline the sweet book that Miss Elizabeth gave her.

Miss Elizabeth reading Bible verses to Caroline

September 10, 2011

 With Grandmama and Grandaddy

 With Aunt Jenni and Cousin Tori

 With neighbors Miss Kim and Mr. Paul

With neighbors and friends Maddie and Dillon, and Krista

September 11, 2011

 With Ma and Pa

 With Pa

Mommy reading a Spanish book to Caroline that her dear friend Miss Laura gave her.

 Auntie Em and Mary Beth

Caroline waving hello at her Auntie Em

September 12, 2011

 Caroline's birthday decorations

 With Ma and Auntie Em

With Caroline's loving and dedicated nurse, Kristy. She was with her the first night in the NICU and has been a blessing all throughout our journey in the NICU.

The Anderson Family-Tuesday, September 6, 2011







Miss Caroline continues to do well at the wonderful NICU at Henry Medical Center.  Again, everyone there is truly AMAZING.  Sweet Caroline  loves to stretch her arms and legs. Look how big the diapers are on her!!! It extends halfway up her back.  Mommy's dear friend Anita calls her the "tiny wonder" and it is so true!!! Her Bible verse for today comes from John 15:5: "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit, for without me you can do nothing." Caroline's cranial ultrasound results checking for brain bleeds came back negative.  We were so relieved by this and thank all of you for your dedication to praying for her.  Please continue to pray that her sleep apnea episodes continue to improve.  Additionally, she has begun to experience reflux during her feedings.  Please pray that this continues to improve as well.  Again, we love y'all so much and God has blessed us by each of the relationships that we have with y'all.  Thank y'all so very much.

The Anderson Family :)