As far as updates go, there's not much to report. My Destiny is restless and wants to come home. I'm not sure what this mess has done to her (as far as brain damage?) but she is like a different child lately. She is so emotional. She cries all the time. My husband tried to get her to eat today and she just started crying. She said she didn't know why she was crying, she just didn't want to eat. She also is afraid of everything. Today he said that Destiny kept saying she was scared. He asked her what she was afraid of and she said it was the noise. He never did figure out what noise she was talking about. He swears it was so quiet in there that you could have heard a pin drop. I want to talk to her doctor about that.
Delaney is doing the crying thing too. I'm getting so tired of being called on my cell phone just so that I can listen to how upset she is. Is it supposed to make me feel good that she's crying because she wants me? I can't handle knowing that my girls need me and I'm not able to be there with them 24/7!!! It's almost more than I can bear. Laney's fever was up to 103 today. I worry that she's been sick so long. She also had trouble with her tummy today. She gets the worst stomach cramps! When we're at home I like to cuddle her up against me when she has tummy cramps and rock her until the cramps subside. I hate this. I hate this! I HATE THIS!!!!! This is just too much. I need to be with all my girls. I need them to be healthy so I can bring us all home together. My poor husband is just beside himself over all this. He's not feeling well himself since his brain and heart surgeries. I worry that this stress will be too much for him to deal with. We haven't even had any time together in a week. More than that really. It's driving me mad!
Paisley is just pitiful tonight. Her fever went down for a time (earlier today) but I guess I got too excited about it because it shot right back up again in no time! Her poor little teeth are ruined. The fever has caused her little teeth to get all spotty. I could cry! She was so nauseous today. Poor little thing! Every time I got her cleaned up, she would move her head and throw up again. They finally had to give her phenergan. It knocked her out in just a few minutes, but she woke up cranky and weepy. I guess they all needed a crying day. My turn now. WWWWWWAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! OK. I'm done.
I have this terrible headache that just won't quit. I have this heartache that won't quit either. The thing that keeps popping into my mind is that I'm tired of all these hospital stays. And it's far from over. If Delaney is healthy enough soon, her eye surgery is scheduled for March 20. Then we get to start all over again with a new hospital stay in a totally different city. Far from home. Far from my big girls. Far from family. With my heart split. In different directions. AGAIN.
I'm trying to stay positive, but it's getting really hard. I keep thinking. Bad things. "What-if's" that don't belong in my head. Enough of that. I need to snuggle my girls. Good night for now.
Thank you all again. Please continue to lift us up in your prayers. God bless you all!












I am a new reader, and I keep coming back to your blog to find out how your girls are doing. As a mother of three also, I just cannot imagine your heart being pulled in all directions. Your family is in my prayers! May you all be snuggling at home real soon!
ReplyDeleteKeep hanging in there and know there are more and more of us supporting you all the time!! Its a very unique situation to have all three girl so sick at the same time. What are a mom and dad to do? I would so be with you if I lived near! God's blessings to you. Prayers for healing and comfort!!
ReplyDeleteMy heart just breaks for you as I read this post. I cannot wait until you write the post that one (or all!) of your girls are going home.
ReplyDeleteMatthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Hang in there, Kaleena. I hope you get some rest tonight.
Someone emailed me asking if they could post your story on their blog in the hopes of getting more people to pray for your family. Let me know what you think. :)
When my son was int ehhospital for 2 days and then came home he was scared of everything too. He was scared to take a bath. He was scared to sit at the table to eat lunch with his brother and sister. It took a few days for him to be himself again. I think the hospital is just a bad experience for kids. Not only are they sick but they are scared too and out of tehir comfort zone. Thing will get better soon. Just hang in there alittle longer! You can do it. I'm still praying for your family!
ReplyDeleteKeep pouring your heart out to God and to all of us. We're listening and it helps us know how to pray. You are doing a wonderful job, Kaleena, and there is only one of you. If you can, try to let go of guilt when you can't be with all of them. Obviously, God has not called you to that because it is impossible. Know that he will provide loving comfort for them and you just do what he has set before you in the moment. Blessings, dear heart.
ReplyDeleteKaleena,
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me, but I hope that you will follow my blog so that you can keep track of the nice comments that will let you know my Fort Thompson Prayer Soldiers are praying for your girls and family.
I found out about you thru Jill as you already know. I am going to post your story and ask my Prayer Soldiers to drop to their knees and lift up your girls during this very difficult time.
Please let us know of any changes in their status as you can. I will keep an eye and ear to your blog as well.
The post should be up on my blog soon. It is http://fortthompson.blogspot.com
Love and Prayers,
Tim
Stopping by from Fort Thompson - Please know you and your beautiful family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, people are having trouble commenting on your blog. Thought I'd check it out!
ReplyDeleteI stopped by from Fort Thompson to let you know that I am lifting your family in prayer and will continue to do so. Stay strong and trust in Him!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Sandy
We are praying for you in Chicago! You have beautiful family. Take Care and God Bless You, Renee
ReplyDeleteI'm here from Fort Thompson--just want you to know we're praying for you! God has you wrapped in his loving arms.
ReplyDeleteWill pray for you, for strength in this time of trial.
ReplyDeleteMay it help to know that there are lots of people praying for you and your family.
:) hugs for all of you
I am praying for you, and your family! I pray that God will give you all strength and comfort and I will be lifting you all up daily.
ReplyDeleteMy heart has been heavy with thoughts of you and your hardships. I am praying for you and your sweet family. It is overwhelming! I am in the Dallas, TX area. I don't know where you are, but if you are anywhere near, I would love to know. Thanks for updating and I'll keep checking and praying.
ReplyDeleteSandy
Plano, TX
sjmtex@sbcglobal.net
Will be praying for you and your beautiful girls! My heart aches for you and I pray they are all well again soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time to your blog,but I read back far enough to know what is going on. I am so sorry that your family is going through this. One child in the hospital is hard enough to bear, but three? I don't know how you are doing it, but I will be praying for you and for your girls!!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know you are in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteI just learned of your family's plight and I will be praying for you and your sweet daughters and husband.
ReplyDeleteI just read about your girls and wanted you to know that I'll be praying for them and checking back to see how they're doing. Your attitude is great and God honoring - and you're tired, that's okay. Remember this verse:
ReplyDelete"My voice shalt thou hear in the morning O Lord. In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee and will look up." I wrote a very short devotional (just a few thoughts) on this verse that might encourage you. If you'd like to go and read it, go to my blog and go to the post that says,"Ryan needs your prayers".
Hang in there, today is a new day.
With heart,
Lynnette