Update on the Li'l Sweetie

Mercydez is doing surprisingly well. She is completely off her oxygen and sat-ing right where she's supposed to. A baby with heart disease should sat between 75 - 85, and she's doing it. We've wondered to ourselves how long she hasn't needed her oxygen. We're grateful she's doing so well.

She's returning back to her normal self, for the most part. She's still weak and she sleeps a lot. We've been feeding her through the night again and she's tolerating that pretty good. We are just completely amazed by her. Everytime I look at her I am just blown away. She truly is PROOF that God is incharge. Heavenly Father DOES work miracles. He's so involved. We have had proof of this. You know those miracles and the big moments in the scriptures where huge conversions happen? Well, we have experienced that. The details are sacred, but know that we know, without a doubt, that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are involved. They are real. They are watching our little miracle girl.

Nic and I are doing well. We are exhausted... physically, mentally, emotionally. You name it. We are getting back into our "normal" routine, whatever that is. But, things are starting to normalize again. It's surreal. I am a bit fearful for the future and what it holds. But I am trying to live faithfully. Nic is a rock. He is such a source of strength to me. I see where Mercydez gets her strength from. It's definitely from Daddy.




Our incredible friends, Caroline and Emil stopped in today for a visit. They came up to Primary's to offer love and support to us. Their story is one of hardship. But they are so determined to "bear one anothers burdens". They amaze me. Truly. Caroline has had her heart broken and hasn't been able to hold a little baby for a long time, but she wanted to hold Mercydez today. I was moved. We love you guys.

Tomorrow is Mercy's TEN MONTH BIRTHDAY! I am in awe. She has fought for so long. I wish I could bless her with every ability, every joy, every opportunity available. I'm grateful we have all eternity together because I will spend all of eternity giving her every "good gift". She is my forever princess.

So, we are doing well. Still a bit unsure, but overall, we're good. We love our little baby girl and truly only want what is best for her. We're so grateful she's with us still. We will do all we can to ensure she has every happiness possible. Thanks so much to the many, many, many, many who have offered their love and support. We have had an extremely difficult month and we are glad for the beginning of a new month. We have a lot coming up, so we will be very busy, but that's good.


On a side note, Mercy's good friend, Corbin Kirkham WENT HOME TODAY! Corbin has also had a rough start, but continues to fight! He celebrated his first birthday in the NICU in St. George, but now he's home! Mercy and Corbin were roommates up at Primary's NICU. We have gained a love and admiration for Corbins ever-so-patient parents, Chance and Stacy. We are so happy for you guys! We hope your first night home is AMAZING and we hope the monitors don't bug you too much (yeah, right).