Johanna's Journey: Buh Bye ROP

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Buh Bye ROP

Yup, thats right. Johanna had her forst eye exam today. when she was discharged they said she had mild ROP and that it may or may not correct itself. Well today, her eye doc said it did, he said her eyes are perfect! broke my heart to hear her scream, but it was necessary. Also, Johanna got to see the lunar eclipse tonight. it was beautiful. There wont be another one til 2010, so i am glad i got to share that moment with her

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Will and Julia's Mommy said...: This is such great news! Yay! :-); February 20, 2008 at 8:57 PM
Janelle said...: Sean going for that test this morning..thanks for the hint on the screaming..think i will stay in the waiting room..I am a big woos..I hope all is better for you today..I can listen without opinion if you need to talk..; February 22, 2008 at 8:46 AM

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how preemie moms are chosen...

Did you ever wonder how the mothers of premature babies are chosen?Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth, selecting hisinstruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As heobserves, he instructs his angels to take notes in a giant ledger."Armstrong, Beth, son. Patron Saint, Matthew.Forrest, Marjorie, daughter. Patron Saint, Celia.Rutledge, Carrie, twins. Patron Saint...give her Gerard. He's used toprofanity."Finally, he passes a name to an angel and smiles."Give her a preemie." The angel is curious. "Why this one, God?She's so happy.""Exactly," smiles God."Could I give a premature baby a mother who knows no laughter? Thatwould be cruel.""But does she have the patience?" asks the angel."I don't want her to have too much patience, or she'll drown in a seaof self-pity and despair.Once the shock and resentment wear off, she'll handle it.I watched her today. She has that sense of self and independence sorare and so necessary in a mother.You see, the child I'm going to give her has a world of its own.She has to make it live in her world, and that's not going to be easy.""But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you."God smiles. "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect She hasjust the right amount of selfishness."The angel gasps, "Selfishness?! Is that a virtue?"God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally,she will never survive.Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect.She doesn't know it yet, but she is to be envied.She will never take for granted a spoken word.She will never consider a step ordinary.When her child says momma for the first time,she will be witness to a miracle and know it.I will permit her to see clearly the things I see--ignorance, cruelty, prejudice--and allow her to rise above them.She will never be alone.I will be at her side every minute of every day of her lifebecause she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side.""And what about her Patron Saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised inthe air.God smiles. "A mirror will suffice."

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Buh Bye ROP

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