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3.19 - HOME!

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After 1 week and 1 day in the hospital, we are going home! I’m not going to lie, I felt a slight tightening in my chest this morning as we waited for rounds and the final word from the doctors. I read something this week that put into words exactly what I’ve been feeling during this hospital stay …

“Most people don’t understand this about NICU parents. After our baby is finally discharged ... many of us are terrified to even go near the hospital again. Because in the back of our minds there is always a fear:
‘What if they take my baby back?’” …

What if they keep saying, “no, she’s not ready to go home.”? What if she keeps failing whatever criteria they’ve put in place for her to meet before discharge? It kind of feels like the car seat test all over again. Like if she fails that one thing, we’re stuck. But she hasn’t failed anything. Once again, she’s shown everyone around her just how big and mighty is our Lord. Because last week at this time we truly didn’t know what could happen. But, today … today we are GOING HOME!  

If you don’t see or hear from us for a while, it’s because we’re living in a bubble for a little bit. Because, Dottie girl, we are not doing this again! I don’t think my heart could take it. 

Praising the Lord for answered prayers, and looking forward to lots of snuggles and continued healing … at home! 

Kara Hassey
13 days ago

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Amanda Puckett

Yay Dottie! So so glad you all get to be together at home again
  • 13 days ago

Anna Blake

I’m so happy, I don’t blame you at all for putting a bubble around your family. We love you guys so much. We continue to pray for each of you. God is good all the time.
  • 13 days ago

Carol Gaertner

AMEN!!!
  • 13 days ago

Judith Shindle

Hallelujah, praise the Lord! Just read this, tears flowed and once again, KNEW Jesus has been walking beside you and thousands of prayers have been answered. There is such a community God has placed together for your family in this life journey . . . rejoice and be glad of His extraordinary care and overly-abundant gifts!!!! He gives AND loves extravagantly . . . as only God can do . . . and reminds us to do the same!
  • 13 days ago

Judith Shindle

Hallelujah, praise the Lord! Just read this, tears flowed and once again, KNEW Jesus has been walking beside you and thousands of prayers have been answered. There is such a community God has placed together for your family in this life journey . . . rejoice and be glad of His extraordinary care and overly-abundant gifts!!!! He gives AND loves extravagantly . . . as only God can do . . . and reminds us to do the same!
  • 13 days ago

Art Collins

Great news. I know its been difficult, frustrating, frightening, and more. But you are well equipped by God, the parents Dottie needs and deserves. I frequently wake in the wee hours and pray for you all. Much love, Uncle Art
  • 13 days ago

Peggie Bell

I'm so glad she's home, (or I'm guessing she is since it's evening and I just read this. Yes, keep her in her buble; she wants to be at home with her brother, with all her familiar toys, equipment, her own bed, and always her mommy and daddy to hold her without nurses poking and prodding. She is a true miracle, and is showing everyone the strength that can only come from and through Jesus. For sure, He is not finished with her; her journey here isn't over yet, and she's still planting seeds. Proverbs 3:5-6.
  • 13 days ago

David Collins

Praise God! Continued love and prayers. Love you.
  • 12 days ago
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