tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post8248828647072796153..comments2023-10-26T09:39:37.884-04:00Comments on Our family's adoption journey to Mia: Goodbye to the PICUMelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04127718586122503678noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-48913806635060207782009-09-29T02:08:53.993-04:002009-09-29T02:08:53.993-04:00Oh my! Grandma … what a heartfelt post!!!Oh my! Grandma … what a heartfelt post!!!Wife of the Pres.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18325629674978160122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-68778474839129715162009-09-29T02:07:26.021-04:002009-09-29T02:07:26.021-04:00Bless her heart. I have no doubt the cries and clo...Bless her heart. I have no doubt the cries and close quarters are making her scared. I'm so sorry!!!<br /><br />Wow, I am so grateful for private rooms at our Children's Hospital. I had no idea it was not standard. They have only private rooms except in PICU. I am glad you got to room w/ someone you feel more comfortable with. A true blessing indeed!<br /><br />Praying Mia continues her road to complete recoverym and you are SO WISE to get away and get some rest.Wife of the Pres.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18325629674978160122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-48068568287631126242009-09-28T22:23:40.414-04:002009-09-28T22:23:40.414-04:00How wonderful to be out of PICU and be able to sha...How wonderful to be out of PICU and be able to share some time with family. We continue to pray for all of you and you move toward HOME!!!!!Julie Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-66880630595594853632009-09-28T21:13:56.982-04:002009-09-28T21:13:56.982-04:00I remember getting out of PICU and having to sudde...I remember getting out of PICU and having to suddenly share a room. It was a big adjustment. I am so glad you are going to be able to be with a friend. It will make the time pass much faster and you can comfort each other. <br /><br />Hopefully not much more time in the hospital for you guys!!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032945144862346604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-37636142136690805422009-09-28T20:28:15.842-04:002009-09-28T20:28:15.842-04:00I am so happy to be reading about all this good ne...I am so happy to be reading about all this good news. Glad everything is getting easier for you guys.<br /><br />Gail RayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-72353329653443790872009-09-28T12:18:27.906-04:002009-09-28T12:18:27.906-04:00So happy to hear that Mia has graduated from the P...So happy to hear that Mia has graduated from the PICU. I am sorry that her first shared room upset her and hope that the new room will be a better fit. Today I am praying for Mia to understand that she is secure with her forever family. <br /><br />How sweet to see her brothers leaning over her crib. (Think of what they are learning about care and compassion.) I love her little face looking their way.Lindy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13984113867345995064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-88072089950163603752009-09-28T10:43:53.003-04:002009-09-28T10:43:53.003-04:00This is for Mia, someday sweet girl, you will read...This is for Mia, someday sweet girl, you will read this blog and be amazed that so many people prayed for you and supported your family through your adoption and your surgery. Your birth parents are special people who loved you so much that they wanted to give you the chance to live a healthy life and so they gave you to us. I can't imagine how broken their hearts must be but I pray that God will let them know that you are so loved and well cared for. You are a gift from God and an answer to a prayer. You are truly our own-you may have chosen a different vessel to get to us but you are no less ours. We will always be here for you to celebrate the milestones in your life and to comfort you when you are hurt or disappointed.You will never feel alone again. We will encourage the beautiful spirit and talents that God has given you. We will teach you about kindness to others, to respect our differences because we all are a rainbow of God's people-none more beautiful than the next-to be generous to those in need, to always look for the positive and best in people and circumstances, to hold strong to your faith and never compromise your morals, to understand that it is not the love you receive but the love you give that brings you true happiness. And no greater love is the love that God has always had for you-despite what you have been through He loves you most of all. I can not thank Him enough for bringing you into our lives-our wish is that someday you will say the same. I love you sweet girl always and always. GrandmaGrandmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-88387582660502805992009-09-28T07:57:25.068-04:002009-09-28T07:57:25.068-04:00I loved seeing these pictures and hearing the news...I loved seeing these pictures and hearing the news you are in the step down. One STEP closer to getting home!<br /><br />Sending love from Florence, Italy :)<br /><br />Dani & BrianDaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-36725805727915998492009-09-27T23:31:19.444-04:002009-09-27T23:31:19.444-04:00So glad to hear that the PICU is a thing of the pa...So glad to hear that the PICU is a thing of the past...and that God is into DETAILS and cares even about the seaminly smallest things...praying you have a nice 'slumber party' with your friends. How nice is that!?! :)<br /><br />God IS Good!!! <><TanyaLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06273839306382041488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-47215984653587027562009-09-27T23:30:03.117-04:002009-09-27T23:30:03.117-04:00What awesome news! Thinking of you Mia....Get well...What awesome news! Thinking of you Mia....Get well soon, your Mommy needs her little girl home!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651170109298075949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-26370876472306419172009-09-27T22:31:40.540-04:002009-09-27T22:31:40.540-04:00Wow Melinda, you all have really been through it. ...Wow Melinda, you all have really been through it. I had no idea it would be such a complicated road for you guys..right after your trip to China too; you must be absolutely worn out. I am so sorry it has been tough but so happy things are looking better and so glad you have family around for support; that must be a huge blessing. <br />I am sure you are more than ready to have your precious Mia home. Hang in there! God is good and He won't give you any more than you can handle.<br /><br />Hugs~<br />SarahSarahhttp://sixatlast.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-11328337252613313862009-09-27T21:25:15.525-04:002009-09-27T21:25:15.525-04:00Yeah for moving out of PICU! Glad little Mia is d...Yeah for moving out of PICU! Glad little Mia is doing better and hopefully she adjusts to her new surroundings soon. I'm sure she loved her visit with her brother! I'll am praying for home for you all very soon! Continuing to keep little Mia and all of you in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs!<br /><br />JeanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-81504390675192239122009-09-27T19:50:26.542-04:002009-09-27T19:50:26.542-04:00Goodbye PICU! Enjoy your slumber party. I'll...Goodbye PICU! Enjoy your slumber party. I'll be thinking of you both tonight. Hugs!!Musings from Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09125473702962679391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-72925523885496034412009-09-27T15:53:15.510-04:002009-09-27T15:53:15.510-04:00Oh break my heart about her expressionless look of...Oh break my heart about her expressionless look of fear when hearing the other cries of children in your shared room! To think about all she has experienced in her short lifetime and the not all happy, maybe even very lonely memories from the orphanage. That hurts my heart to not reach out to them. Thank you for reminding us about the other children who wait Mia! Even if she only says it with her eyes she has spoken so loudly through your words to everyone around her and those who read your blog. <br />We are SO happy to hear that you continue to make progress and that you will be with friends now. Continue to cover Mia with your joy and love.<br />Blessings!Valerie and Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262396189658326210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38048993.post-16000241818343328522009-09-27T14:53:36.634-04:002009-09-27T14:53:36.634-04:00Rejoicing with you that you have been moved out of...Rejoicing with you that you have been moved out of the PICU...and that you will be having a "slumber party" with friends tonight! Our God is good!!!!Tara Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650391210454775068noreply@blogger.com