Sorry for taking so long to blog....I don't think I'll ever get caught up at home, so I might as well keep this updated. Lina and I got home on Thursday. She is doing awesome, thanks to Dr. Rose, Bill, and the foundation. The bottom part of her little nose is so cute and the upper portion will be cute when all is done. The graft on her eye is healing slowly. Her eye has opened up so much! She is no longer wearing the sling and her back is healing. Her leg is not hurting anymore either. What a testimony this child has! Yesterday, when it was time to take a shower, she came crying to me asking for me to shower with her. I think she gets a little spoiled in NY. I told her no, she had to share me with her sister and brother, I guess attachment is no longer an issue. I spent some time talking with a friend about positive blogging...How much should I put on this blog????? I believe Lina's story to be an ispirational one, but I also want to be truthful, that said... This surgery was so hard, both physically and emotionally. Lina was so swollen and in pain, and she got mad this time. There were days that I cried wondering what I was doing, and why ! To be in the hospital surrounded by white walls and then go to the hotel, surrounded by walls that seemed to close in on us. ....Thank the Lord for Bill and Susan! The last 3 days they came and got us, took us to lunch, laughed and talked, if not for them I would be in a white jacket! haha Lina and I will return to NY for a day in about 3 weeks to see Dr. Rose and discuss her next surgery. I believe the next surgery will be shortly thereafter. Dr. Rose continues to amaze me with the plans he has for Lina. Lina wrote in her journal yesterday, "My face is beautiful because Dr. Rose is so cool. He is so smart." How incredible is it that she continues to look at the positive with all she has been through. Today I spoke with Regina from Children With Hairloss, the organization giving Lina hair each year. What an wonderful woman. Her wish is to provide to each child in need, but of course that takes money. To all reading, please pray for funding. Also, Mike at Next Generation in Tampa , is the man responsible for maintaining Lina's wig,and June, who cut it to fit Lina's face, I am so thankful for them, for their love and support of Lina and our family. Isn't it amazing that there is so much good going on yet we so often don't hear about it.
Thank you to my friends for your prayers, love, and conversation. Thank you to my church family for loving us! The Lord is teaching me so many lessons, each day. I am so blessed. He continues to work on me, even though I mess up on a regular basis.
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Lina's story is INCREDIBLY inspirational. She is such a strong resilient child, as she is learning from the most excellent role model there is--YOU! I am so glad that God put Lina under your loving care. I know it has not been easy, but watching Lina blossom into this beautiful butterfly, both inside and outside, is just "life alterting".
God bless you and your family so much. I feel so priveliged to not only be able to "stalk your blog", but also to witness such an incredible transformation at work.
Lina is such an amazing lil spirit-I'm so glad she has you and her sisters and brothers and Dad to let her light shine bright. :)
Lina's story is truly amazing and the true love you and the rest of your family is showing is inspirational. In a time where we hear horror stories of how some children are being treated, yours shine through as a true example of what "FAMILY" is all about. Love, support, caringness, walking together through the good times and hard times. If more families walked the way you all have, our world would be in such a better state. I keep your blog in my email to remind me to pray and read. So much has happened in such a little time. It seems such a short time ago that I met her and now she has been through more in her few years than most go through in her life time. Be encouraged, and it sounds like you already are, but I shall say it again, be encouraged to know that you have another friend behind you, cheering you on. God bless you and keep you under His wings. I pray He fills you more and more with his strength and that you will feel His peace around you at all times. Love ya and miss ya. Please tell all of your family hello for me and that I have missed them.
I cannot wait to see photos of Lina. If you feel up to company let me know and I'll stop by one day on the way home from work. Shelby keeps asking about her but she can't seem to get an email to you. She's going to try again from a different computer. Send Lina my love and tell her everyone keeps asking me about her. If I had a photo I could send it out to her fellow campers. Love, Irene
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