Monday, September 21, 2009

Evie is 2 days old!!!!
















Hi Friends and Family!

Well... miracles happen!!! (: Evie is living up to the meaning of her name..... "life." We had a long weekend, delivering Saturday at 6:37 (after only 3 pushes! answered prayer!). She was loved, prayed over, and passed around to meet family and friends. Sunday morning she had a rough night, labored breathing for a few hours, and we still thought she had the initial diagnosis of lethal OI. We would look at each other with tears in our eyes every few hours and say, "wow, we've had 2 hours." "wow, it's been 4 hours" and now that it's been over 48 hours I feel showered in God's grace and loving kindness with a whole list of answered prayers, thank you friends!!!

Long story short... after a good day Sunday, x-rays, genetic counseling, seeing our pediatrician, perinatologist, and a head ultrasound, Evie no longer has a life threatening diagnosis at all. She still has a skeletal dysplasia (disorder), we aren't sure which one, and what her specific prognosis and treatment will be, but she is doing amazingly well. The important things are all in place, a normal sized rib cage, healthy developed lungs, a strong heart, normal brain ultrasound, etc. Praise God. She has started bottle feeding, and is doing great.

I can't thank you enough for your diligent praying for Evie. I can't wait to take her around town and show her off. Praise God, the Great Physician for delivering her through the valley that we were in just a few days ago. There is no doubt in my mind that whether she initially had OI or not, God healed her body, and he's not finished using her in miraculous ways. Her life is a testament to the power of God and his love for his people.

We just got to tell Lyla today for the first time that baby Evie was going to come home and live at our house, it was one of the best moments of my life. Lyla gave us the okay, and even helped change a few diapers. I am happy to report that she knows poop is "brown"... we have really been struggling with our colors and it put a smile on my face.

I could go on for hours, and I'm sure I'll get all the details out eventually, but for now let's PRAISE GOD for answered prayers, healthy kids, lives changed, and the power that comes from Him alone.

Love,
Lindsey, John, Lyla, AND Evie !!!

38 comments:

  1. John, Lindsey, and family--

    What an awesome journey. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of it.

    We are so thankful for this news and for your friendship. And we cannot wait to meet your new daughter!

    With much love,

    Ryan and Emily Wilkins

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  2. God is Good--ALL THE TIME!!! Rejoicing and praising God with you. I'm so excited to show the world that miracles happen and our God is a big God!

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  3. whoops - think my comment posted to a different post.

    Wow. Praise God. He is certainly in the business of miracles. Celebrating with you and just astounded. He is so capable of doing more than we can ask or imagine. Thanks for showing us a glimpse of his glory by telling your story and clinging to His feet through this all. Looking forward to meeting Evie! :)

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  4. Lindsey
    Our God is Good! What an absolute Miracle. I am so honored to have witnessed His healing powers and to witness the power of prayer. Looking forward to updates.

    Thinking of you and your family on this joyous day.
    Marilyn

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  5. Lindsey, I'm crying for joy right now, as I'm sure you, too, have shed many many tears of joy! I stand in awe of our amazing God, and His glory that He has manifested through Evie! I have chills:) Thanks for putting up these beautiful pictures. She is indeed a true beauty...just like her sister!

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  6. Hallelujah!!! Can't wait to meet your little miracle!! She is so beautiful!! The God of impossibilties strikes again!!! (I can't quit using exclamation points!!! :-)

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  7. I am speechless!!!!!! What a miracle!!!!! Can't wait to meet Evie!

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  8. So glad to hear the great news! Many prayers and thoughts w/ you guys. She is a true miracle.

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  9. CONGRATULATIONS to you and your family, Lindsey! Evie is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your story. :)

    "...every perfect gift is from above."
    James 1:17

    Leigh Lindstrom

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  10. Tears of JOY!!!! Wow, what an AMAZING God we have!!! Thank you for sharing your pictures and story with us and making us feel apart of Evie's life. We can't wait for you to show her off :)
    Sarah Goldsberry

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  11. she is BEAUTIFUL!!! me and my husband keep walking around the house in amazement of our Lord and talking about Evie! We got to tell our Macy that Evie lived and God answered all our prayers! shes happy too! Cant wait to see more pictures and we are still praying for God to sustain little Evie! What a blessing she is and what an impact she has already made on this earth! God has great plans in store for your family!
    Lindsey Cain

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  12. What a wonderful miracle Evie is! God is SO good...He is SO big...He is So amazing! The power of prayer is a REAL thing!

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  13. your news has brought both bill and me to tears. i think i have checked your blog and your facebook page about 20 times a day just waiting to hear the news. we are so happy for you all and so glad that her diagnosis has changed. we will be praying for continued strength for you all as you wait to get more news and information.

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  14. Praise the Lord! He is so good and gracious! (this feels like a complete understatement) Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I have had many tears for your family over the last few months. Continued prayers will be said for Evie and your family.
    David and Tammy Schill

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  15. Oh my gosh she is gorgeous! You are all so blessed! I am so happy for you all and your beautiful miracle! Lyla must be so excited and proud! I am so glad to hear the good news about no lethal OI! That is just fantastic!!! Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations!!!

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  16. Dear Lindsay - I am so happy for you and your family. My name is PJ - I am Donna Wildsmith's sister and Emily's aunt. I have been praying for you and Evie since Donna 1st told me about the situation. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!! There is not doubt that God can perform mairacles!!! Evie is absolutely beautiful! Give my love to your folks. May God's blessings continue to envelope you. My thoughts and prayers will be w/you. Love, pj

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  17. I am crying such tears of joy! You have ministered to me, Dear Lindsey. Your faith has inspired me. Thank you. Because of my mom's health situation, we have heard the question, "Who is her doctor?" a lot lately. Well, Evie had the best doctor ever...THE Great Physician! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! We are rejoicing with you.
    Love,
    Amy
    P.S. You are right; she IS absolutely beautiful!

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  18. Wow! Lindsey, I really don't have words, but am praising and thanking the Lord with you in what was clearly His hand at work. She is beautiful, and I can't wait to meet her! Congratulations!

    love,
    mary shaul

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  19. There are no words fitting except this is ALL God and nothing more!!! Your faith has been such a testimony to me and so many others - thank you for letting us walk with you through this journey! Shanna

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  20. Congratulations! We are praising the Lord right along with you! Love the pictures. Love and prayers, Mel and Diane

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  21. John, Lindsey, Lyla and Evie,
    GOD DOES ANSWER PRAYERS.
    Evie is so beautiful and precious. I don't think you realize how many people have been touched by your journey and by your faithfulness to God. Thank you for sharing your heart and your honesty with all of us. You are forever in our hearts and in our prayers.
    Craig and Shelly Wilkins (Amber and Bailey)

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  22. Lindsey I am so excited and filled with such great joy for you. God has certainly answered prayers in the hugest way. You are such an amazing person and your faith and strength just amaze me. Thank you for sharing your journey and I will continue to pray for you:)! She is gorgeous and I can't wait to meet her! God is so good!!!
    Love ya! Leslie Zook

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  23. I am so thrilled for you guys. There has been an insurmountable amount of all sorts of emotions that have poured over me. I can't even imagine all the highs and lows, ups and downs, that you all went through. But one things stands the test of time and that is you did not waver in putting your faith that God would see you all through it. I have been thinking about your folks a lot too. I'm so happy. She's so beautiful. The pictures are breathtaking. Evie is breathtaking. Congratulations you guys. I can hardly wait until your next post.

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  24. I couldn't help but start my day with Evie! Can't stop praising Jesus and marveling at His goodness, grace, and mercy! Plus, I just looove looking at her pictures! I think she's got just about the cutest little mouth I've ever seen:)

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  25. God is Good, God is Great. May blessings keep coming to Evie and all of your family. Evie is just beautiful. Congratulations to you guys and I hope Lyla continues learning her colors with Evie's help.
    Angie Schulz

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  26. God Is Good!! I've just spent the morning reading all your blog posts from day one of Evie's story. I found your blog through Patti C. and I'm so glad she lead me to it!

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  27. Congratulations Lyndsay!
    I am so happy for you all! That's such a great news that Evie is doing so well. Love the pictures, she looks gorgeous. I found a link to your blog on Facebook today and spent last hour reading it. I am really amazed by your strength and can only imagine how difficult it has been to all of you. I hope you, John, Lyla and Evie are going to have really good time together :D
    I'll be waiting for new pictures and updates on your blog. Greetings to you all!

    Love,
    Gerti

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  28. Praise God!! I've been praying so hard for you all and rejoice in God's gift of Evie and His graciousness in healing her. She's beautiful and I can't wait to meet her!

    Carrie Wiebe

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  29. Lindsey, John, Lyla, and Evie,

    WOW!!! God is good. Congratulations to you all and welcome to darling Baby Evie. We are overjoyed beyond words for your family. Your faith and trust in God has been such a testament and inspiration to all whose lives you have touched. We can't wait to meet sweet Evie.

    Ing, Laura, & David

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  30. She couldn't be more beautiful - what a doll! Love and best wishes for a fabulous future together :) hope you bring both the girls to florida soon!! xoxox Amy & Steve

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  31. Thank you Jesus for your abundance of grace, and thank you Lindsay for sharing with us this wonderful miracle....sometimes we miss them!

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  32. Welcome to the world Evie!! Lindsey, you have such a beautiful family! Your story continues to touch my heart. I praise God for your abundant miracles!

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  33. Congrats Lindsey & family!! Evie is adorable!! I'm so thrilled for you!

    Thinking of you.

    Jaime Wyant

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  34. Congratulations Lindsey and Family!
    Oh Lindsey, I can't think of anyone else who is as strong as you or that could have been on this journey. You are such a special and great mother and wife. Have fun giving Evie hugs and kisses and letting Lyla know she is a big sister!

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  35. I was passed your blog through our caringbridge.org site, you don't know me, but i loved reading your story and couldn't be happier for you and your family. I am currently 30 weeks along carrying to term with a lethal fetal diagnosis as well. Our story is on our site. Your story gives much hope. Your baby and mine have already had such of an impact on so many people. Sometimes more then others with have in their own lifetime. Thoughts and prayers are with Evie, you and your family.

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  36. Just want you to know that your QLI family is crying tears of joy for all of you! Evie is absolutely beautiful and we couldn't be more happy for you! God has a specific plan for little Evie, that we know for sure. We can't wait to meet your little miracle!

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  37. Lindsey,

    I'm reading this from my bed in NYC as my husband sleeps beside me.

    A friend referred me to your blog after I shared my news with her. I stayed up and read your entire blog tonight. Tears were streaming down my face as my faith, hope & trust in Him was strengthened by your words & story.

    I went in for my 11 week ultrasound today and my doctor didn't find a heart beat. The measurements showed that our baby stopped developing at 8 1/2 weeks and we'd miscarried.

    I was devastated but in that moment the Lord whispered, "Do you trust me?"

    My answer to His questions is Yes. He is good and He can be trusted! Oh, He is so good!

    Your blog has been such an encouragement to me and a healing hand on my heart.

    Thank you.

    Kristen Somody Whalen
    NYC

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  38. My name is Tristen and we had a baby this year with a lethal form of Skeletal Dysplasia. Today when I was traveling I read your article and was comforted and loved reading of a miracle baby! Have read your blog and I love the joy in this post! My heart knows the pain you went through during your pregnancy. And all though my daughter wasn't healed until she went to Jesus's arms I love cheering on other special families and families.

    Thank you for sharing your story!

    Www.thedinkelfamily.blogspot.com

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