8/10/06 (11:30 pm) - Look closely, her eyes are open!!! The ventilator is scheduled to be removed tomorrow morning around 9:00 am. Specific prayers for that procedure can be found in the previous post. If the removal is successful they will remove the drain tube from her chest later in the day. If both of those go well we will begin attempting feedings shortly. So many big steps...

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Anonymous said…
Love, love, love the family photo! Kevin, I haven't seen a father more proud and Tabitha - honey, motherhood glows on you!!! Praying for everything and more! Sweet dreams to you all!
12:03 AM
Anonymous said…
BTW - I think Erin, Shirley, and I should all start a club w/ the frequency it seems we all log on! We'd be proud card carrying members of the TMM Frequent Fiend Blog Club - can we earn rewards in the form of hugs and kisses from her later on? ;)
12:08 AM
Anonymous said…
Just wanted to let you both know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We're praying that removing Taylor from the vent tomorrow meets with success.
All our love, Jason & Sarah
12:22 AM
Anonymous said…
Last night I checked the blog after you had updated at noon but of course 11:30 PM your time is 1:30 AM our time; however, many times I am still up at this time. I checked this morning - I can hardly wait to see the next picture - no ventilator!! I am sending a Visa card as your gift. Please feel free to use it on expenses or a wind chime for Taylor's room.
Love Aunt Karen
6:00 AM
Anonymous said…
I am up for the TMM frequent Blogger club-where do we sign up? I think that we need to give Brad a membership who now has the blog as his homepage--sorry honey if I wasn't supposed to tell that!! Its good to know that I am not obsessive alone!
6:31 AM
Anonymous said…
Kevin, Tabitha, and Taylor,

You make such a beautiful family. What a joy it is to see you holding her. We think of you frequently and you have many people in San Diego praying for you.

Love to you,
Heather and Drew LaForge
6:46 AM
Anonymous said…
Yes Yes Yes!
Good things! I am thinking and praying for this little precious baby girl! That her immune system will be able to step up to the challenge! Oh God, give the doctors wisdome and knowledge. Angles sourround this little one today!
Tabitha, I love you so much and pray that you and Kevin can be the best supporters of eachother during this time.
Love,
Nina
6:49 AM
Anonymous said…
Kevin, Tabitha, and Taylor,
We are praying for all of you this morning. We pray that removing the ventilator goes as smoothly as surgury went. God is able to perform miracles. The family photo is beautiful. We pray that Taylor will not be in pain and will be able to breathe normally. We love all of you. Tell Taylor we are praying for her and love her so much. See you soon.
Love, Grandma and Grandps Moberg
7:47 AM
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