Sigh..another downturn for Bekah

[digigrandma]

The amount of the suffering this little girl has already endured and continues to endure is unfathomable. Her parents' hearts must ache every second with an unbearable ache and I know that you are suffering along with your loved ones, Maureen. I am so sorry.

I will be steadfast in my prayers for you, Bekah's parents and dear, sweet Bekah.

[readstoomuch]

Maureen, your post just breaks my heart to read. I cannot imagine how Sharlah and Rich are coping with all their precious Bekah has gone through in her young life. I've tears for all of your family . . . I am so sorry. I too will continue prayers for each of you.

[dfwest]

So very sorry to read about Bekah's struggles; I will continue to hold her, you and her family in my prayers.

[ang66]

I am so sorry to hear this news! I will continue to pray for this dear child and all your family!!

[Scrapbird]

Maureen, this roller coaster ride must be so very hard for your family. I'm continuing to hold all of you in my thoughts, and to hope for better days ahead.

[AllynD]

Maureen, I am so sad to read this, and pray for strength and hope and healing.

[Tesia]

Oh Maureen, my heart hurts for you and your family as I read this post. You and Bekah and her parents are so often in my thoughts. My prayers continue.

[muddygirl]

Oh Maureen, this has bought tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry that she has had this set back.

[kathleen.summers]

So much suffering... I'm so sorry. I will keep the whole family in my prayers.

[maureenreynolds]

Thank you all so so very much. Yes, I am Bekah's grandmother (by marriage). I know we are so so fortunate that Bekah has another grandmother right there in AZ now. Sharlah no longer has contact with her own mother but does keep a close relationship with her father's former wife also. Even with divorce, there are the blessings of additional Nanas.

We went to Savannah yesterday, and each time Dick's phone would ring, my stomach would clench, and Dick would pull the phone from his waist and hand it to me. Use of the phone while driving has been a source of much 'discussion' during our marriage, but I knew he needed to keep it on in the car, and I also knew he needed ME to see that the call ...God willing...wasn't coming from AZ. That would have been a pull over Right Now moment.

Today the news is upbeat...relatively... and yes, these peaks and valleys do take their toll even at a distance. Looking at the vastness of the ocean calms my soul and makes me think of the one psalm (?) where God asks..Where were YOU when I created heaven and earth??? That always makes me smile, and think...Oh yeah, I'm not in charge and there surely is a benevolent hand at work. Much love to you all... Maureen

" Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:04 AM, MST
Bekah is doing much better today! Her lungs have completely cleared, so now they believe that it was not pneumonia, but fluid retained from being taken off dialysis. They will begin the process of weaning her from the ventilator again Sharlah and Richard met with a kidney doctor yesterday and they will perform an ultrasound today to try and see if there is damage to her kidneys or to the tubes. If it is the tubes, then she will remain on dialysis while they heal themselves (4-6 weeks). If the damage is to the kidneys themselves, that cannot be healed. Bekah is more alert when she is awake and can focus more on everyone and can answer questions. She still has her hands restrained because she pulls at the ventilator. Overall, it is a much better day! Please be in prayer that they will find that there is no damage to her kidneys and that any damage they find is repairable. Please also pray that they are able to wean her off of the ventilator and her lungs continue to do well! Please continue to pray for Bekah's strength and the strength of her family. Thank you for all of your prayers so far! When it seems that things are taking a turn for the worse and the family is beyond exhausted physically and mentally, your prayers and the Lord carry them through! Thank you more than words can ever express!"

[SharLamb]

Praying for all this and more. Bless your hearts.

[Aino]

My heart aches for this little girl and what she and her family need to go through. Prayers for continued strength and peace through it all.

[DonnaNJ]

You are all in my prayers everyday.. what a terrible ordeal for the little one and all of you

[blkcow]

You and your family are in my prayers every day....little baby steps are good things....a little today and a little more tomorrow. Sending prayers and kind thoughts your way.

[earlofoxford]

I'm glad for this encouraging news and will continue praying for Bekah and her family.

[Applechick]

Maureen, I'm sending love and best wishes Bekah's way - she is such a brave soul, and a little fighter the way she has beaten so much till now - she HAS to get better!

Fiona x

[KerryMac]

I've checked this thread a million times for an update...your latest news is positive! Bekah is surely the toughest little kid with such a strong will to LIVE. She is an amazing person.
I am envisioning her recovery and seeing the day that she will just be Bekah again...Love to you and your family, Maureen.

[ValerieP]

Thanks for the update today, it is good to hear that her lungs have cleared-now the kidneys

[cstaff]

Sweet Bekah... I continue to pray... for all of you... a miracle child indeed...

[kathie02]

Maureen, I haven't been around much for the last month but I have been checking in for your updates. I am glad the news is better today, and I pray that it gets better everyday from here on out. You and your family are always in my prayers.

[Janet1949]

Thank you for sharing with us Maureen it must be incredibly difficult for you to watch not only little Bekah struggle, but Sharlah and Rich too.. it breaks my heart.. she will be in my prayers today..

[emfullante]

Thank you for the update. Bekah is amazing! We continue to pray with thankful and believing hearts!

[jonipossin]

My heart aches for all of you and my prayers continue. I'm so glad for you to find a little time to listen to the sound of God's ocean. Let that sound embrace you and allow you to find peace even if it's a few minutes hear and there.
Love to you Maureen!
Joni

[angie wags]

I'm praying!!!

[THAT-GIRL]

I am so-o-o sorry to read this about Bekah ... how much more a little one could suffer... God willing and doctors helping... Maureen also I can suggest brining a small CD player and (if it's OK with the doctors) put some soft music for Bekah to listen... she is under sedation, but she can hear everything and this also will come her down... when my husband was in the coma after stroke, we played CD of Andrea Bocelli and Yanni (there is that ocean), and when he came out of it he told us about it...
Praying for Bekah and her family...