Hold my hand Mommy.

Her only request.

Through a very rough night trying to get her pain under control, she would cry out for me to hold her hand. And she was comforted, just by her mommy rubbing her hand. If I tried to slip away, her little grip would tighten, she would rouse enough to repeat her simple request. 
"Hold my hand...."

What a lesson learned. How many times do I cry out in prayer, Lord let this trial be over? When my loving heavenly Father is leading me, and all I need to do is tighten my grip and trust Him despite the trials  and hurts in this  life.

When she saw the camera flash, she said "Cheese"
It's her first little smile.
She's beautiful...

Comments

  1. maggieMarch 20, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Poor baby! She's so sweet! I'm praying that won't be in pain today.

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  2. casey and sherriMarch 20, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    She is making her aunt cry! I pray for a good day today, and rest for the weary!

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  3. j23crewMarch 20, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    she is beautiful,

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  4. Jerry ClaxtonMarch 20, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    More beautiful than ever! And more assured than ever knowing she has her loving parents to hold on to (and being nestled in the arms of the One to whom she prayed just before her surgery!).
    She is blessed, and, in turn, is blessing to many. What a powerful testimony!

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  5. amyMarch 20, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    prayingg

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  6. Andy and AmyMarch 20, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    What a brave little one. We're praying her pain will be manageable today. I know you feel so honored to be her mamma and to be able to hold that little hand.

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  7. The Straight'sMarch 20, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    She is absolutely beautiful and a gift from God! She is truly blessed with a mommy to hold her hand forever and ever :)

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  8. DAVIDE~TALISHA~ETHAN PALMERMarch 20, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    What a precious picture! Looks like good news so far!! Praise the Lord! She looks so good...as if she hadn't even went through a strenuous surgery!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 20, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Keeping in her in our prayers. All of you are so precious to us! She is beautiful.

    The Kearneys

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  10. HennHouseMarch 21, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Yes. Beautiful.

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