Thursday, January 29, 2009

It's been a few days and they've tried a few things. We are still waiting on blood work results. Next week we should get a few results in. Brooke's skin is so dry she itches til she bleeds. So we try to keep mittens on her. That makes her happy :) She's just been out of sorts and unhappy. They stopped her tube feedings and will be getting nutrition from her IV's. Maybe if her gut rests that will help her diarrhea. She see's a GI (stomach) MD daily, along with all the others. She is definitely well known and well taken care of. So, we still wait.

We got web cams, so they girls can see her and talk to us anytime. (thanks Grandma!!) We have also been able to talk to friends that way. It's so nice to be able to see each other. We also have a wii competition going on. I REFUSE to let Steve beat me in hula hooping!! The nurses agree! We will see what the next few days bring. Thanks for the help and prayers. We'll keep everyone updated.

The girls had wacky hair day Wednesday! I was SO SAD I missed it. I LOVE spray painting their hair and teasing it up crazy, but they did a great job with dad :) What a man of many talents!!!

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Steve and Shelly
We continuly pray for you and the family. Praying for Brooke, Doctors, Nurses, all.
Lloyd and Sandy Koops

barb said...

praying for you...for strength...
praying for your girls...for healthy bodies and giggles
praying for your Drs..for wisdom
God Bless You
God Keep You
God Smile on You
and...give His peace
In His Grip.barb

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you and your family often.
Sara Geissler

The Palmbos' said...

praying praying praying... Love you guys, and hope you are hanging in there. Steve I am absolutely impressed with the crazy hair, you do have more talents than I ever could have imagined :-)

The Guerrins said...

Hi Shelly. You don't know me, but I am Kathy Vruggink's sister-inlaw. I am the one with the twin girls. I just wanted you to know that our family prays for you daily. We know how hard twins alone can be, and can't imagine the challenges you are currently faced with. We will keep Brooke in our prayers, and will hold up your entire family as well. By the way, your girls are gorgeous (every single one!!!) God Bless.

Mike Bovenkerk said...

Hi Steve and Shelly and the gang. WE keep praying for your family for strength. What good news to hear today. Hope it keeps coming. We know that God already goes before us and already knows the answers in our future.
It's just that trusting Him that is tough some times. We pray for you to trust him with Brooke.
Love Ya, Aunt Arvella.