"Are all of our prayers answered? Yes, they are; what people who ask that question
often don't realize is that sometimes the answer to your prayer is no."
-Sister Mary Ignatius

Sunday, November 21, 2010

On Being Thankful

May I introduce you to my newest grandchild?

On the blog, I'll call her Noelle.  She was supposed to be born just before Christmas, but she had other plans.  (I am absolutely certain this is not the only time things will go her way.)  She is only 4 1/2 pounds, and her lungs are not quite developed yet, so she is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  We're thankful that Noelle is receiving excellent care.  We are also extremely thankful that Noelle is doing so well, but are also praying that she gets well enough to leave the NICU and go home.  Soon.  We want to hold and cuddle her.  Mommy was able to finally hold her for about 30 minutes on Saturday, when Noelle was two days old, and on Sunday for a little bit again. We all are extremely thankful for that!  There have been a few little concerns, but -thankfully - nothing major so far.

 This is Big Brother Harvey visiting the NICU.   Mommy was introducing him to his little sister for the first time when I took this picture.  So far he likes her.  As long as she stays in the NICU, things might be ok between them.  But when she goes to live at his home...  he might decide that she isn't really that great.  Maybe.  Time will tell.

Right now Harvey is staying here with Nana and Grandpa.  Thankfully he likes his Nana.  His Uncle Crash is a built-in playmate.  And Nana is very thankful for Aunties that help so much!!  Our plans have been re-written slightly, and we're very thankful that we homeschool and are rather flexible.  

Between now and the end of the Christmas Season, we're planning to have all the kids and grandkids here, and our parents, too, at one time or another.  I hope to be ready for everyone's visits so that I am not rushed or distracted when our family is here.  There is nothing quite like the hustle and bustle of an ever-growing family packed into a small house.  And I am so very thankful that everyone still enjoys coming home for the holidays.  I love having everyone gathered in our home.  No matter the season, my most enjoyable times are when we're all here together. 
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 22, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Congratulations! She looks like she'll have everyone wrapped around her little finger, including her big brother.

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  2. Margaret in MinnesotaNovember 22, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    She is absolutely and utterly BEAUTIFUL! What an awesome Thanksgiving gift.

    Congratulations, Grandma! :)

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  3. Margaret in MinnesotaNovember 22, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    PS. I loved the line about things going her way. I have a few of those!

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  4. Lori N from MNNovember 22, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Paula, thank you, I'm pretty sure she will, too!

    I thank you, too, Margaret... we have so much to be thankful for. Yup, kinda amazing how things tend to get swayed, isn't it? :-)

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  5. queen of the castleNovember 23, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    I am relieved and excited on the arrival of your new grand-baby! Congratulations to you and your family. Hope Noelle can come home soon and be in her mama's arms where she's meant to be!

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  6. Jamie JoNovember 23, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Congratulations, how beautiful!!!!

    Prayers for her homecoming!!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  7. SarahNovember 23, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    I've been thinking about this post since first reading it. Sending prayers for baby Noelle an for a quick, joyful homecoming!

    Congrats Grandma! She's precious.

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  8. SarahNovember 23, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    She is beautiful! Congratulations, and many prayers that she comes home soon.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  9. Lori N from MNNovember 24, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Thank you so much, dear ladies, for your well wishes and prayers!

    Noelle is progressing well - she is off of the oxygen, her bilirubin has dropped to acceptable levels due to the phototherapy, and she has begun drinking from a bottle! Her mommy has been able to hold and feed her a few times... and the rest of us (especially Nana) can hardly wait to hold her as well!

    Rumor has it, she may have a possible homecoming date of Dec.1st...

    Again, I thank you for your prayers - your kindness moves me to tears. May God bless each of you.
    In Christ's love, Lori

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  10. elizabethNovember 26, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    What a gorgeous, early, Christmas present. Prayers that she is in the comfort of her home soon! (Here from Margaret's!)

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