Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Adoption day in the hospital
















We put Lili Kate down last night around ten and she coughed all night long. We finally tried to wake her this morning around seven so we could get some breakfast. She was completely lethargic and wouldn't eat or drink anything. It was obvious something was wrong. We were scheduled to be back at the Civil Affairs Office at nine so off we went but Lili Kate was not well at all. She couldn't hold up her head and she was completely listless. By the time we got to our appointment it was obvious she needed to see a doctor. After finalizing the adoption we made our way to the hospital in Nanning. She was checked by medical personnel that quickly determined that she had "childhood fever". I have seen many sick children but I have never seen one as sick as Lili Kate. They sent her to have an IV drip of antibiotic, fever reducer, and some herbal medicines. We were there for a few hours. We returned back to the hotel and I put her down in her crib. Within an hour she was up playing and eating and drinking. Major milestone from earlier. She has spent the rest of the day in a much better state. We were able to get out briefly and get some dinner. It was a much better evening than morning. We also found out today from the orphanage director that they expect she will need heart surgery. We knew there was always the possibility that her heart condition could be worse than we knew and I guess we won't really know until we get her back to the States and have her checked out by a pediatric cardiologist. She is the sweetest little thing! We wanted to give her some tylenol today but when we were to determine her dosage we realized she needed the infant instead. She is only 17 lbs. She is in a size small diaper and in 12 month clothing. She is a tiny little angel. She continues to need your prayers. They want her back at the hospital in the morning if she spikes another fever. I am wanting a healing...a miracle for her! God sent us here for her and now we need to put our faith out there to get her home! God has given us a gift adding her to our family! We are very blessed and honored to call her our daughter! Thank you to all of you that are praying for her and us! We have needed them today!

12 comments:

  1. Prayers continue from West Michigan. Please know that if you ever need a shoulder, I'm here. Josie underwent open-heart surgery 3 weeks after we came home from China. It was the most life-changing experience I've ever been through. As soon as her heart was corrected, she was able to reach normal physical and developmental milestones.

    Hugs and Prayers!!!

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  2. Praying with you for Lili-Kate...for her little body to be restored. She is so precious, so tiny. God's love and peace upon all of you--

    Beth

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  3. I'm thankful she is feeling better! I'll continue to pray for a full recovery for your precious daughter.

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  4. we are still praying (sean prayed for her before bed last night). we love you guys and CONGRATS on adoption day. i know it's not the way you have pictured it but God is good and will make such a testimony of this. lili-kate is a doll... it's amazing, the first picture of her you can see a light in her eyes that wasn't there in the other posts. she's seeing how you guys are loving and taking care of her through this and is opening her heart to you! love you guys!!

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  5. Praise God that they gave her some antibiotics in the hospital. We are totally praying for a complete miracle!!!! If there is anything we can do...let us know!! Thank you for continuious updates. God is faithful and he is going to take care of everything!!!! Love you guys! Congrats on your adoption day!!!!
    Love yall,
    Buffi

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  6. by the way...she is beautiful!!!!
    Buffi

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  7. glad to hear she is improving! I cannot wait to see her! On the way to school this morning, Lili is all the kids talked about! They were so excited to have talked with you guys! They prayed precious prayers for her....full of faith! Btw, I love that hairbow on her little head!!! :) :)

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  8. You guys r right on time. Lili-kates needs you two at this point more then ever. God has orcestrated this entire thing, Hes not going to stop now. we r praying fervently for her healing, and fully expect to see the hand of God move once again. He is the God that healed you lili-kate! lots of love_ christie

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  9. IAM SOOO HAPPY I CAN NOT EVEN THINK OF BETTER PARENTS FOR THIS LITTLE ANGEL !!!!IAM PRAYING FOR HER AND YOU GUYS REMEMBER IAM ALWAYS HERE BTW CAN YOU ADOPT ME TOO HA HA . SHE HAS A WONDERFUL FAMILY LOVE TOU ALL SOOO MUCH

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  10. JEFF AND BOBBIE I LOVE YOU !!!! IAM SOO PROUD OF YOU AND FOR YOU SHE IS AN ANGEL IAM PRAYING ! LOVE YOU ALL!!!!BECCA

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  11. Miss you! :) Wanted to call you so bad today! ~Miranda

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  12. Praying for her & you guys! love you guys!

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