There is strength in numbers

Monday, February 28th, 2011
The last day of February
I was born in February. So was my father in law. So was my Cayleigh.
A quote from Gene Dulik "All the great people are born in February you know"


It's 11:25 am and I'm doing my blog/pump session that I often do. I figure I need to keep my mind pre-occupied with something while I just sit here so thinking about & writing about my sweet Cayleigh is the only outlet I can think of. I sit in my bed, that my husband & father worked so hard together to make higher w/little stand things after my C-section so I would be able to get in and out comfortably, and I look around the room. To my right is Cayleighs sleigh crib. It's a black cherry color with a no-drop side. It's beautiful. Huge in comparison to her current living quarters. There is no plastic top that drops down by machine. There aren't any machines near it. It just seems so peaceful. Empty, but peaceful. The bedding has a light pink, off-white and brown lady bug themed decor. The bumper is tied into place. Everything about it makes me happy. Next to that is her 6 drawer dresser/changing table. The changing pad has a little belt and a light pink with white polka dot cover on it. Next to that is a ladybug box that matches the bedding. Nonoe of these things were purchased togetehr - or by the same people - and yet, despite me never having a theme or color combination in mind - it all came together and fits perfectly. Like it was just meant to be. Funny how that works.

Cayleigh being in the NICU isn't how I meant it to be. Looking back now? It was never my decision to make. I did not give her life - God did. He knew her before she was born. He knew this all would happen - but I know that this was nothing but a step in the direction that leads her home with us.

This is short and sweet guys. I just want everyone to know we appreciate your prayers. Her stats have been normal the last few times we called. She's not on feeding today because of the, what the doctors claim is, pneumonia. Please continue to pray for this blessed little child. Thank you Lord, thank you everyone. We fully believe that there is power in prayer. If you'd like to lift Cayleigh up at church, on your Facebook page or anywhere - please do. We believe there is power in numbers and so we share of our beautiful Cayeligh with anyone who will listen and ask for their prayers.