To those affected by a heart defect:

Still waiting

December 18, 2006 at 6:19 pm by Mom & Dad

The cardiologists, the surgeons, and all the other doctors helping Haven have decided to continue to wait things out a little longer. We believe the plan is to start adjusting her levels and flows to try to get her heart to do more work a little bit at a time. Hopefully, they will begin this process tomorrow. She still releasing very little fluid and continues to retain lots of water due to her kidneys not functioning properly. We were able to get a few more pictures. Hopefully, we’ll get those up on the site soon.

[ Sorry for the delay Jer – the pictures are up in the pictures section now. – Justin]

Posted in Recovery #1 | 7 Comments »

7 Responses

  1. Cousin Ashley Says:

    Hey make sure to notice the start of each line of the poem going downward it spells her name 😉

    Hope is what we must have for this precious little one.
    Amazing how beautiful she is prettier than the rising sun.
    Very special to all a blessing from God above.
    Everyone is praying for you little girl, sending their love.
    Nothing comes close to the miraculous miracle that you are little Haven Leigh.
    Lovely as you are and perfect as can be.
    Ecstatic that you are finally here everyone is glad.
    I bet that no one is happier than Mom and Dad.
    Good to know Haven honey that you’re going to get stronger and going to get well.
    Haven, Mommy and Daddy now that is something swell.
    Just remember you three you have numerous family and friends.
    Optimistic thinking and support until the very end.
    Haven, Jeremey and Alison are ponders are with all three of you.
    Never loosing sight of faith that God will see you all through.
    So stay strong each and everyday.
    On this final note may God bless you every step of the way.
    Now Congratulations way to go! , But more importantly I Love You all I just wanted you know.

  2. Gr.Grandma M Says:

    Amen to the previous comment. We all Love you and we know that God will not put on us more than we can handle. We just have to believe and keep praying. Love, Grandma M.

  3. Laurie (Grandpa Kevins' Cousin) Says:

    Thank you for the website updates. I check in very often to see how Haven is doing.
    We are still praying!

  4. Gordy, Judie, and Vicki Says:

    Hey there!!
    We check the site as often as possible and are still praying for you guys constantly! I love that we can check up on you guys without bothering you all. Hugs and kisses to everyone, including little Haven. We’ll check back soon! Love you!

  5. Lori Jo Says:

    Hi Guys, I started a prayer chain here in Allendale so I hope you can relax and let the Lord take care of little Haven. We will miss you up here at the Dyke family get together but I pray there will be encouraging news before then for us to celebrate. Take care, we love you!

  6. Becky & Rob Says:

    Alison & Jeremy,

    It was an absolute blessing to spend Friday with you. We continue to pray for all three of you!
    “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God…We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raised the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many (2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 8-11)

    We’ll continue to pray for Haven, the doctors and those whose lives you touch with your amazing display of faith!

  7. Don Nobles Says:

    Hey Dude –
    Just a short note to let you know that you were missed at the Yankee Swap night with the Barbershop guys. All of our prayers are with you, Alison, and Haven.
    Peace and Love!
    Don and the Summit City Chorus

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