Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Prayers for Natalie

Natalie really needs your prayers right now! Please send your prayers for Natalie's pain to lessen. She has been given a steady dose of morphine for the past few hours, but eventually it wears off, and we need the pain to go away. Too much of this medicine can cause her to have breathing problems, so we can't over-do it.

The afternoon has been long. She came back from the PACU very tired and groggy, and eventually started fighting the cast. Of course, the tightening of those leg muscles is causing her pain, so she's basically either sleeping or angry right now. I would give anything to take this pain away, but I can't---so I will continue my prayers! Thank you for YOUR prayers!

Natalie did get a big surprise this afternoon, as Grandpa Jim made the drive over to visit with Natalie for a few hours. Thanks, Grandpa!
Grandma & Papa Miller and Grandma Lori also visited for a while this afternoon, but it's been touch and go for a while, so it was a very sad visit for them.

More later...

5 comments:

  1. Natalie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you recover from surgery - that your pain will be relieved and that your hip will heal quickly. You are a beautiful, strong little girl with family and friends who love you very much. I am so glad that your Grandparents can be there with you and Calvin and that Grandpa Jim surprised you with a visit. We know you are a fighter and will come through this with flying colors. With our love, Jane, Stan and Andy

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  2. Sweet Natalie~ We are all so sorry you aren't feeling your best. We are saying lots of prayers that your pain will be gone soon. Here is our little prayer for you tonight, "Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray thee Lord, my soul to keep. The Angels guard me through the night. And keep me safe 'til morning light." *Hugs and Kisses* Love you!

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  3. Thinking of you Naters!! I will pray that the pain goes away quickly! You are a strong little fighter and I know you will make it through this!
    Hugs and Kisses
    Kate Cady
    PS... I love your pink casts!!!!

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  4. Miss Natalie, I've been thinking about you all day. I'm so happy you made it out of surgery with "flying colors". We are so sorry to hear that your hips have "owies" (as mckenna says it). I hope your "owies" heal fast and feel better soon! Sleep well. Love, Bethany, Mark and Mckenna

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  5. Dear Natalie,
    I've been praying for you! I hope you are feeling better this morning.
    Love and Hugs,
    Grandma D

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