On The Tenth Big Red Heart Day

We are SO PROUD of you, Sweet Pea.  You've worked so hard.  You've pushed yourself to do a little more each day.  You're trying to be silly and playful...and you're (mostly) making the most of everything.  We've always known you've had it in you, even before you were born (remember the story we tell about how you punched or kicked me from the inside??).  This situation is just proving it.

Difficult circumstances show us what we're made of, and though you're a loving, tender-hearted little girl, you're one tough cookie, too.  You have this feisty fight within you that only God knew would serve you so well in your life.  While we're still learning how to channel that in a positive way sometimes, you've kicked it into high gear to work in your favor through all of this.  We are the proudest any parents could possibly be.  And your ability to make friends so quickly?  These nurses won't forget you, Love.  They see what a special girl you are...what a gift and blessing you are...and what a clown you can be when you want to have fun!

Keep pushing through it, Love.  Your heart worked hard and found its sinus rhythm today...praise God!  And your lungs and diaphragm are still even more improved!  His mercies are new every morning.  Every morning.  Answers to prayer.

Rest tonight, Lovey.  You've earned a good night's sleep more than anyone.  We have more work to do tomorrow...now let's keep that rhythm and get your heart rate up a bit!  Sweet dreams, my special girl.  I love you.  And I love you always one more than that, too.

Sweet Dreams, Little Darling