Who knew that we would have started this journey when Miss Katie Lynn was born. We had been through rough times of trying to get pregnant and when we got pregnant, we had a vanishing twin and from there things were perfect.
I thought that giving birth was the hardest thing I had ever done, was I ever wrong. The course of the next 50 days would be the hardest thing I had ever done, let alone what Katie Lynn was going through. I couldn’t have imagined the joy and heartache of becoming a mom. I would and will do anything for my precious baby girl.
Our journey started on November 5th and led to Katie Lynn’s first surgery on November 10th. We were very hopeful that all would be okay, come to find out, things would get much worse before they would get better. The doctor sent off for more test and the results were devastating. The doctor projected a 4-5 year diagnoses with a transplant being the worst case scenario. Tom and I were in shock, we couldn’t believe it. We put our faith in the Lord and knew he would not give us more than we could handle. This was out of our hands and we knew we would get through this for our baby girl.
After the results came back, it was back to surgery for Katie Lynn. This surgery would give her an ostomy and a stoma. After surgery, the doctor had some good news. He saw some promising movement and gave us a new diagnoses of 2-3 years. This was a prayer answered from God.
Katie Lynn was released from NICU on December 3rd. The doctor scheduled an appointment for January 8th and had the hopes of surgery for reconnecting her intestines. The next month would be spent growing and dealing with all that Katie Lynn needed. Even though this time was very trying, it also brought Tom and me closer than ever. We would get through this together.
We then found out that surgery would be bumped up a whole 3 weeks, this brought a lot of hope and anxiety. Even though Katie Lynn was stooling from feeding the stoma, there was no guarantee that once she was reconnected, that she would work. We now faced a third surgery with no guarantee it would be successful. Once again, we lifted our baby girl to the Lord and asked for his healing powers. Once she came out of surgery, it was now a waiting game. It would still be several days before we knew if the surgery was a success.
The next 3 days were very trying; we would have a step forward followed by 2 steps back. Finally, there was a break through and things started to get better. We finally had our answer, the surgery was a success. Katie Lynn was released from the hospital on Christmas day, what a miracle. This day marked 50 days, from her birth to being healed.
We went from looking at 1825 days to 50 days. This is truly a miracle and only our God could have done this. We are so very
blessed to have a beautiful daughter who has been healed through our Lord. He is truly a miracle worker and we thank him everyday for his gifts.
50 days……only 50 days, one word…..miracle
Absolutely! A simply awesome and beautiful miracle!
Thanking God for our Katie Lynn and His miracles! She is a miracle indeed!
love you all….
Mom B. / Grams to Katie Lynn
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE SEPPER FAMILY! May 2008 be a wonderful year filled with many “firsts”!
our love to each of you,
Mom and Dad B
Grams and Granddad to Katie Lynn!
Tom, Monica and your precious Katie Lynn:
I hope the new year of 2008 brings so much happiness with your little miracle and that God will continue to work daily in your lives. I want to thank all of you for a wonderful year of friendship, tears and happiness. I love you all. Happy New Year!!!
Dear Katie Lynn… We are out of holidays now for quite a while, so no more hospital stays!! Right??
Hugs and lots of love,
Grams and Granddad
Dear Tom, Monica and Katie Lynn,
You are truly an awesome family. As I’ve said since almost day 1, Katie Lynn, you are truly our Little Angel. You are truly blessed as are we for having you as our Granddaughter. Continue with your faith. As we all know, miracles do happen. May you have a wonderful 2008 with experiencing all of those great firsts! Love you all.
Mom and Dad
Katie Lynn is such a blessing and miracle! God is so good! Your family is in my prayers all the time and everytime I read this blog I am blessed by your strength and faith in the Lord!
Monica,
Hello! I know that it’s been a long time since we’ve talked – but I wanted you and Tom to know that I am praying for the two of you and for your precious angel – she’s BEAUTIFUL, Monica! Lindsey sent me the link to your website and I’ve been trying to get caught up on this journey you’ve been on for the past two months. Katie Lynn is blessed to have such amazing parents! I can’t imagine the hi’s and low’s that y’all have experienced, and yet – thgrough it all – you’ve remained strong and have continued to keep your faith in God. What a testimony! God is good – all the time. All the time – God is good! I will continue to pray for Katie Lynn and for you! Love, Ginny McMinn
I finally got to hold Katie Lynn. What a precious little girl. Thank you Monica and Tom for stopping by. You have a beautiful daughter. love you Aunt Nan
Thanks for coming home for the day Friday … and introducing Katie Lynn to Great Gramma Rose and our dear long time friends the Howards and family! Was such a delight to see all three of you!! We got some great photos throughout the day for some wonderful memories (and the fridge!).
hugs and love,
Grams and Granddad B.
We are so happy and excited for you guys! You are still in our prayers.