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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Oh Noah what have you done!

The wonders of Steroids and treatments! Noah is doing some better! He is still a sick sick baby but he has what we have termed "Toddlin Pneumonia as NOTHING seems to slow this busy guy down for long! Poor baby still HATES the breathing treatments, even when I just try and blow it in front of his face he screams and today he is fighting and trying to get away from us so it is even worse. BUT, he is up and around some today. Here are a few pics and a more pleasant video!

not a good shot because it is only part of him but I really like it for some reason! you can just see joy in the eye :)

This is just so prescious to me :) His nose is staying like this or worse :( We keep wiping it and it keeps getting raw raw!

Tonight he was playing quietly at my feet with some toys while I was on the computer and then I realize I hear paper rustling and that he is no longer playing toys! Here are a few pics and a video for your enjoyment. Sorry it is not better lighting.

this one is not sideways on the computer! I have no clue WHY it wont sit straight here :(

This is a battle scar on my neck from Noah! He did not mean to scratch me but he did good and drew blood! Sorry it is not a good shot. I think I was in the light trying to hold the hair back.

Please continue to keep Noah in your prayers as he is a sick little guy. I don't know how to know for sure his lungs are getting better other than PRAY and do what the doctor said. I wish I had her here to listen to them again and tell me if they are better.

We send you lotsa blessings and kisses in the wind!

6 comments:

Room for More said...: Hey, I hope your kisses in the wind are germ-free, ha! : ) What a rough day! I am glad he is a bit better. It takes a long time to get over that. I have had it and Rebecca had it when she was 4. He is precious even when he is sick!
What a sweetie!
Praying for you still!
xoxo from TX,
Shannon; October 30, 2008 at 9:38 PM
JackieMacD said...: Hi Tami - sounds like Noah's doing a bit better. Try not to worry too much, it's completely natural for them to hate the nebulizer. And your daughter is right, the more he cries, the better he gets the meds.

Thinking of you. Looks like being sick hasn't kept him out of mischief!; October 30, 2008 at 9:39 PM
Room for More said...: p.s. you have a 'mention' at my blog!
http://thisisouradoptionjourney.blogspot.com/
Shannon; October 30, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Ramona said...: Little Noah looks SO much better! Sure looks like he's on a path to a speedy recovery. Thank goodness.; October 31, 2008 at 9:29 AM
momwithfaithandhope said...: What a little trooper he is! Love the picture of him resting his head on your shoulder. Happy Halloween to you guys! Keep him from the TRICKS - Looks like you have your hands full with this guy!; October 31, 2008 at 11:27 AM
lorabelle said...: So happy that Noah is smiling again! His poor little nose still looks really sore though...
My Clayton's used to get really irritated too, so I started patting it gently to get it dry and then putting a little Neosporin on it. That seems to help protect it from the constant wet runny nose as well as help to keep it clean... It's so nice to see him happy again. Hang in there, he has to be on the tail end of this by now! I hope...
Lora; October 31, 2008 at 9:51 PM

Kisses in the Wind

KISSES IN THE WIND
I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams.
You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.

I know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long.
But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.

Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin...Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God hold you in His hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.

Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend.But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God wrap you in His arms and hold you very tight.
And let the angels bring the kisses that I sent to you each night.

For those who have asked about Jeremiah's Diagnosis/prognosis

For those who have asked:

Jeremiah has been diagnosed Severe Spasti Quadraplegic Cerebral Palsy, Microcephaly, Severe Hypertonia, Blind, seizures, and Massive Brain Damage. The Prognosis given for survival by the Neurologist is "none". We are CLAIMING healing and waiting to prove the Neurologist WRONG. We are thankful for every minute Jeremiah is in our arms and are trying to learn all we can to stimulate him, play with him, and give him and his amazing brother Noah the BEST life we can give them :) PLEASE join us in praying to God for a MIRACLE for Jeremiah :) if you will grab the button below and put on your blog and/or webpage to show your support for Jeremiah and to spread the word so others can be praying as well!

Jeremiah Timeline

July 27, 2009 Skate for Jeremiah
July 25, 2009 Yard Sale $103.55
June 6, 2009 Home and Garden Party Fundraiser
June 19, 2009 Jumpin for Jeremiah Fundraiser $140
June 6, 2009 Sam's Sale $ 186
June 2, 2009 Target Gift Card Giveaway Drawing $92 raised
June 2, 2009 Sam's Candy Bar Sale $150
May 26, 2009 True Glow Gift Set Giveaway Drawing $65 raised
May 15, 2009 Homestudy Visit
May 13, 2009 May update pics of Jeremiah! 13 months old.
May 9, 2009 Bake Sale/Candy Bar Sales $165.56
April 22, 2009 Update pics on Jeremiah for April 12 months a few days old!
April 20, 2009 Took in background check and clearance forms to Home Study Agency
April 15, 2009 Informed a $200 donation was going to Heartsent in our name for Jeremiah!
April 12, 2009 Noah's Online Birthday Party Fundraiser raised $20 so far
April 10, 2009 Sent Heartsent Application, Contract with them, and $350 Fee
April 9, 2009 Began Easter Bunny Giveway Fundraiser. Raised $195 total
April 8, 2009 Baby Blessings Giveaway Fundraiser Began Raised $10 so far
April 8, 2009 FIRST DONATION TO CHIP IN!
April 7, 2009 Target Gift Card Giveaway Fundraiser began $105 raised so far!
April 5, 2009 The Jeremiah Fund Chip-in Started!
April 5, 2009 Let Heartsent know we were for sure wanting to adopt Jeremiah!
April 2, 2009 Received Photos. Videos, Medical Files and Nursery updates on Jeremiah
March 31, 2009 We requested information about waiting 1 year old boy OUR JEREMIAH
March 29, 2009 Jeremiah Turned 1 in Taiwan

Timeline to Noah

October 19, 2007 began chipin fund and stepped up fundraising.
October 19, 2007 Received our FIRST donation on the chip in fund! Thank you Kimberly and everyone who has and will donate!
October 28, 2007 began our family adoption blog :)
November 3, 2007 First found out about Noah from first email from Val!
November 5, 2007 Saw First Photos of Noah!!
November 5, 2007 Got Noah's Medical information :)
November 16, 2007 Homestudy Began with Holy Cross Agency
November 19, 2007 Sent $250 Application Fee to Heartsent
December 21, 2007 Received new photos of Noah 8 months old
January 11, 2009 Churchwide BBQ Plate Sale Fundraiser
January 14, 2008 Fedex'd off our I-600A and payment to USCIS
January 14, 2008 Sent signed contract and first payment in to our wondeful Agency Heartsent Adopitions! :) Thanks so much Val and Liza :)
January 15, 2008 Final Notarized homestudy in our hands! Thank you Holy Cross :)
January 15, 2008 Submitted online Application to Shaohannah's hope
January 25, 2008 opened The Sisemore Adoption Fund Donation Account
January 25, 2008 Applied for Passports and had them expediated and paid $377
January 25, 2008 sent homestudy to USCIS
January 25, 2008 Sent homestudy and some Dossier paperwork to Heartsent!
January 25, 2008 found out sent I-600A and homestudy to the wrong place :(
January 25, 2008 We got new pics of Noah 9 months old
January 25, 2008 Found out we got a $4000 reimbursement grant.
January 29, 2008 Sloppy Joe Plate Sale out of our kitchen
February 1, 2008 USCIS paperwork and homestudy RESENT by FEDX to correct place this time I PRAY!!1
February 1, 2008 PASSPORTS CAME!!!!!!
February 5, 2008 Chicken Spaghetti Sale out of our home
February 12, 2008 Mexican Lasagna Sale out of our home
February 13, 2008 NEW pics of Noah! 9 months and 10 days old :)
February 14, 2008 got I-600A back AGAIN sayin the New Orleans office has moved! ugggh
February 14, 2008 Applied for Abba Fund Loan.
February 14, 2008 supporting documents to Shaohannah's Hope for grant application
February 17, 2008 Resent the I-600A for the 3rd time to the 3rd place
February 18, 2008 family update submitted to Shaohannah's Hope Grant
March 4, 2008 Chili Nacho Pie Plate Sale
March 11, 2008 USCIS Fingerprint Appt in Jackson MS.
March 12, 2008 New Pics of Noah almost 11 months old!
March 18, 2008 Chicken Spaghetti Sale # 2
March 27, 2008 1st Care Package for Noah sent overnight mail to Val and Liza!
April 1, 2008 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Plate Sale out of house
April 4, 2008 ~ Parents Night Out Fundraiser
April 8, 2008 Chicken Enchilada Sale out of the house
April 9, 2008 Got LOTS of new pics of Noah! almost 1 year old!
April 11, 2008~ A Night of Praise Benefit Concert Fundraiser
April 15, 2008~ Jambalaya Plate Sale out of the house
April 19, 2008~ Noah turns 1 year old in Taiwan
April 22, 2008~ Burger Plate Sale
April 23, 2008~ Received call from Agency that St. Lucy's has finished there review and approved us to be Noah's parents!!!!!
April 24, 2008~ Received FedEx with Referal Photos and contracts from St. Lucy's!
April 25, 2008~ Signed offical referal and the adoption agreement (in Chinese) with St. Lucy's and Taiwan!!!!
April 29, 2008~ Pork Fried Rice Plate Sale out of our home
May 1, 2008 Received I-797C ~ Approval from USCIS
May 1, 2008~ Received word that Shoahannah's Hope is giving us a $3000 grant! Thank you Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 6, 2008 Taco Casserole Plate Sale out of the house
May 13, 2008 Hamburger Steak Plate Sale out of home
May 27, 2008 Chicken Spaghetti Plate Sale out of home
May 29, 2008 NEW PICTURES OF NOAH 14 months old!
June 12, 2008 BBQ Brisket Plate Sale out of house
June 24, 2008 Grilled Chicken Breast plate sale out of the house
June 30, 2008 2 More Grant Applications were to be delivered to them
July 1, 2008 BBQ Grilled Pit Ham Sale out of the house
July 9, 2008 NEW PICS OF NOAH! 14 and half months old
July 10, 2008 Care Package #2 on way by Ramona!
July 15, 2008 Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Plate Sale out of the house
July 21, 2008 Pay it Forward Gifty arrives
July 22, 2008 Cheeseburger Sale out of the house
July 22, 2008 FIRST DECREE CALL
July 29, 2008 Spaghetti Plate Sale
August 2008 Did NOT get the Sea of Faces Grant
August 5, 2008 BBQ Sandwhich Plate Sale
August 6, 2008 Received Noah's 15 month old pics!
August 7, 2008 TRAVEL MEETING by Phone with Liza!!!! :)
August 12, 2008 Hamburger Steak Plate Sale out of house
August 12, 2008 Got "THE EMAIL" travel dates!
August 14, 2008 Family Legacies Covanent Loan check arrived by fedex
August 14, 2008 Sent Check for Plane Tickets by FedEx to TODD
August 18, 2008 Plane Tickets Arrived by FedEx :)
August 19, 2008 Red Beans and Rice Plate Sale out of the House!

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