Dear Friends,
Thank you for your continued prayers for Sierra Rose and the entire family. God's grace has been poured over everyone involved.
On Monday, Sierra Rose began having seizures again. One of her seizure medicines had been reduced and she reacted. Her doctor changed her medication and loaded her with it. As far as I know, she hasn't had any more seizures since then.
Sierra Rose's doctor also gave her additional medications that should help her begin waking up gradually (she has been asleep since her birth day last week) but should also help her to be calm.
J's mother and brother arrived Tuesday after a 30-hour drive from their home. It will be a big blessing having them present during this time.
Sierra Rose has moved her arms and legs a few times. At one point, when the window blind was raised, she closed her eyelids tighter. This appears to be an indication of ability to perceive light and dark. Obviously, though, we're praying for much keener vision.
Today R said that Sierra's breathing rate had been low (around 18 breaths per minute, I think). When Rosetta was with her, though, she stopped relying on the ventilator so heavily and began breathing more on her own (almost 50 breaths per minute, I think).
Another praise is that Sierra's platelet level increased. It had been about 90 but then it went up to 250. This is good news!
Overall this is still a grave situation. R and J know that they will be on a roller-coaster ride--lots of ups and downs. Please continue praying for everyone, but especially for little Sierra Rose.
--MK for the Family
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
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