Homeward Bound

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Once again, I am just amazed at the progress Trinity is making. Highlights for today include rolling over to her tummy, pulling her knees up under her, sitting up from a reclined position, moving her head side-to-side without crying and reading. Okay, she's not reading quite yet but at the pace she's going I won't be surprised if she's doing this by the end of the week! She had another MRI today to compare to the one she had last Monday and this showed much less brain swelling and no new changes. We're going to see the ophthamologist tomorrow and then we should be coming home. I think I'm finally feeling tired so I think I'll keep this update short in words and let the pictures speak for themselves.




It's now been 11 days since Trinity was taken by ambulance to the ER in Baker. It seems like a lot longer than that. We are encouraged again and again by God's word and your support. God is good and we know that this is all part of His plan. Thank you for walking through this journey with us. Isaiah 30:18 tells us:
Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you;
he rises to show you compassion.
For the LORD is a God of justice.
Blessed are all who wait for him!

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  1. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    There's Trinity!!! Oh my goodness!! GREAT SMILES!! Can't wait to see you tomorrow!! Seems that she must be tracking better with her eyes too!!!

    Beth

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  2. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Oh yay yay YAY!!! God is good! Trinity looks like herself again and that just makes our hearts full. Lots of love to you all!

    Lindy & Nathan (and the boys)

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  3. ladyangel5August 31, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    PTL Trinity is so awesome..that smile is back and we are so thrilled. The news that all of you are coming home is so amazing and we are so thankful for answered prayers. Have a safe trip home tomorrow, and we hope all 3 of you can get some much needed rest in your own beds!!!
    Don and Roxy

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    So good to see those sweet little smiles!!
    Josey

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