A lot of things happened today. We spoke with one of the lead surgeons about Scarlett's brain with yesterday's MRI scan, we took out her intubation tube from MRI and put on a CPAP machine to keep her lungs from collapsing, we started feeding her mama's milk again through a tube, we were moved to another room, and some other things.
But the most important thing that happened to me today is that Scarlett, swollen and all, smiled at me while I was talking to her.
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Amazing. So happy that you got to see that smile again! Praying for another smile for you!
I bet that was the best feeling ever! God is so good! Thanks for the updates we all feel like we are going through this with you and are prayer warriors for your family. May there be many more smiles to come
That's your (our?) Scarlett! She's just so very beautiful, inside and out! Patti H
How precious and amazing! It's like she's saying "I know your here mom and and dad and I'm going to be just fine! I love you". SOOOO happy to hear this!
I am smiling as I read about her smile...
Nothing like the smile of your baby to make you feel all warm and cozy inside. How precious.
Absolutely beautiful
God is good! I am sure this will be the first of many beautiful smiles from your sweet little girl! You both are doing a wonderful job! Keep helping Scarlett fight the fight!
West Coast Mom!
That last sentence is making me tear up. Tears of joy for you. I hope you get to see many more smiles from her.
I don't know you, but my heart melted when I read the last sentence. And it's by far the best news I've heard all day.
I'm so glad she gave you a smile! Such a simple little thing can really cause a whole day to turn around. (mine included) I tear up when my daughter smiles at me, I can only imagine the joy you felt when Scarlett smiled at you. She is such an amazing girl, and it's great to hear she's getting mama milk again! Hopefully soon she can get it from the source! Sending lots of good vibes your way.
that just made me cry and i'm sure you probably did too how amazing that must have felt.
Amazing :)
I am sure that smile felt great!
Love to you all!
That is definitely the best thing ever! Glad she gave you a smile :)
Smile...and the whole WORLD smiles with you...those words were SO written for you and your baby girl, Miss Scarlett!! My eyes welled up and overflowed with tears of pure joy just envisioning that beautiful smile of hers smiling at the sound of her amazing Daddy!! Hearing you both, she KNOWS that everthing is gonna be alright. Thank you Chris for sharing that precious moment with all of us. I can't wait to hear more and more that she does with each passing moment...and I'm sure you can't wait to share the good news of sweet Scarlett with us, too! :) Take good care of each other and your precious butterfly,(she's simply beautiful!) and GOD will supply ALL the rest!! xoxo Sending Love and Prayers~ The Resh Family in Fremont, CA LeAnn, Mike, Michaela, and Landon <3 <3 <3
how wonderful :)
How exciting! What a miracle that smile was! Praying for many more miracles big and small!
Absolutely precious! Thank you for sharing. You all continue to be I my thoughts and prayers.
I am so happy to hear this news! A smile from your sweet baby girl, how wonderful! :)
this is amazing news, i am so glad she's progressing.
She is such a gorgeous little trooper. Praying she has billions of smiles ahead of her!
God willing there will be many more to come! Stay strong for your baby girl and live for these little moments! God bless the three of you!
aww i just picture that sweet smile of hers in her photo and i know it must have melted your heart. She's so beautiful. Everytime i think of little Scarlett i think of that song "Butterfly Kisses" and i just smile. STAY STRONG. Continuing to pray for you three. GOD BLESS.
WOW that must have been the best smile ever XXXX
What a sweet strong girl!
Amazing!! God is SO good.
Awesome!
Praise the Lord!!! I am sure that is a moment you will never forget! :) Precious Scarlett!
Wonderful news!! Way to go Scarlett!
that just made my day
This made me cry (happy tears, of course)! What an amazing little girl you have!
You have an amazing little girl . . . she is a fighter! I can only imagine how great that smile made you feel! It will only get better from here!
Beautiful. That just made my day! I am in tears right now. God bless you and your family! <3
what a perfect way for her to let you know she's doing okay!
Praying that you get to see that smile a million more times - and more
Scarlett has captured all of our hearts through your stories of her. She is a sweet, wonderful little girl! We continue to pray for Scarlett, you, and Brandi every day and hope for miracles to continue. -Bonnie, BBC August 2010 momma
My heart just melted for you!
~Stephanie in CO
I'm ao happy she smiled for you. I know how when a sweet little baby smiles, you can forget about everything for a just a moment and just be caught up in the sweet innocence.
-Kristin
I LOVE that she smiled for you!! Sweet baby!
I'm so glad that you got to see her sweet smile!
How wonderful!
Reading this post has made my morning! Hoping for lots more smiles for you both. :)
I just got goose bumps!! It is amazing how one little smile can change everything!! God is great!
What a great way to start my morning! You all have such an amazing little girl! Sending many prayers and love from Boise Idaho!
That is wonderful! <3
What a wonderful and amazing way to start a day!
That is wonderful!!!! It is truly amazing how strong and resiliant babies are!
I continue to think of and pray for you all.
-Nancy
This really made me cry, Im so happy you got to see a smile! I am from BBC July2010 and have been praying for you.
I really wish that every tear shed for your family is one that you will never have to cry.
It brings tears to my eyes, happy tears, that you got a smile from your Butterfly. It is the most amazing feeling when they grace us with those smiles. Still praying and keeping you in our thoughts daily.
Cried and smiled at the same time on this one. Beautiful. Keep strong gorgeous girl!
Hooray!!! When your kid smiles at you, it's the most beautiful thing in the entire world. The world could be burning down into ashes around you -- but it doesn't matter because she smiled.
I am glad things are improving! Still praying for everyone involved and hope for a speedy recovery! :D
You both are wonderful writers and thank you for sharing your story. Go Baby Scarlett!! Smiles are a great thing!
I'm sure your sweet girl knows how lucky she is to have such loving and dedicated parents.
I can only imagine how helpless you feel watching your tiny little soul go through this. My daughter told me about you and I have been watching all the events unfold. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know that GOD is watching over each of you. He has a plan.
My heart just melted when I read about her smile. Keep fighting, Scarlett!
Keep smiling baby Scarlett!
Wonderful, amazing, precious, miraculous, there are not words to express the feelings that one precious smile can evoke. I am continuing to pray for miraculous healing & for Scarlett to beat this monster. I pray that God will continue to hold your family in his loving, healing hands. With Him anything is possible & she is beating the odds because God has got this. I pray that she will be a living testimony to his healing power for others around her to be encouraged. I am a RN & I work with people that forget this is such a scary, unknown ordeal for you though it may be routine for them. I will tell you if you feel she is in pain please speak up for her, you are her voice & advocate. An elevated heartrate is an indicator of pain, if you think that she is in pain she most likely is. Tell them to give her something, it will not hurt her & untreated pain is an impediment to healing. Make them give her something. As a mother, I can tell you that I am sure you have great intuition & if you feel she is uncomfortable I believe you to be right. Speak up & make yourself heard for Scarlett's sake. She should be given pain medicine regularly. Pain medication given by IV only lasts between 45minutes to 1 1/2 hours so keep that in mind also. If you need anything or have any questions I might can answer feel free to contact me, I have been a RN in ICU for 15 years so I have extensive experience. Praying for you all, Jennifer Sargent
jenisbrodysmom@charter.net
I got your blog from a friends Facebook page. I had to go back and read every post. Your little Scarlett is amazing!!! I will definitely be following her and praying for her!
Take care,
Tracy Sexton
jackspeanut.blogspot.com
So happy she smiled for you! We've been praying for Scarlett every day!
-Tami
http://makingofamama.blogspot.com
Tears of Joy again for your beautiful baby girl. A Smile! That's amazing!!!
Nicole, Frankfort IL
Im tearing up at work...just reading this short and brief post.
A baby's smile is loaded with so much.... we're smiling right along with you guys!! :-)
Keep living for those smiles! I am thinking of you every day!
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