tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post4668941233295389137..comments2023-09-22T07:36:02.136-05:00Comments on Krista Phillips - Author: Minor Setbacks and MiraclesKrista Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-79968212916077497072011-04-13T02:46:47.141-05:002011-04-13T02:46:47.141-05:00I have to say that it is amazing to see her "...I have to say that it is amazing to see her "pinking" up, and while I can understand the tragedy that the donor family is going through, I believe that whatever the circumstances that brought that little child home and your daughter a heart is a miracle that allows that donor's family to live on.<br /><br />God Bless your strength and your family!Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282513558251045990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-20678981944609772642011-04-12T23:33:59.222-05:002011-04-12T23:33:59.222-05:00Praying for that precious little one, for comfort ...Praying for that precious little one, for comfort for the family who lost their own, and for a peace that passes understanding in the midst of a very difficult time for all of you. It is only by God's grace that any positive can be found in such a trial. Keep focused on your blessing. I know you hurt for the other family deeply, but please do not let this rob your own joy and peace of mind. You are a great inspiration to all of us.Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-32522449535788958712011-04-12T18:08:30.263-05:002011-04-12T18:08:30.263-05:00Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers, Kri...Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers, Krista.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-47396079081619996242011-04-12T10:24:47.344-05:002011-04-12T10:24:47.344-05:00Krista,
Thanks for the update. We're still pr...Krista,<br />Thanks for the update. We're still praying for all of you. Hope you're all home soon.Tammi T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-19725875982070219982011-04-12T08:42:24.029-05:002011-04-12T08:42:24.029-05:00Blessings to you Krista! ~LisBlessings to you Krista! ~LisLisa Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860882056193946550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-44911101771811322182011-04-12T07:50:15.830-05:002011-04-12T07:50:15.830-05:00Krista, we are still praying for Annabelle's r...Krista, we are still praying for Annabelle's recovery. <br />I also want to say that those of us who have been following along know from your previous writing how grieved and torn you were about another child dying. <br /><br />But no one can deny the miracles in all of this. The fact that God allowed Annabelle to be in really good shape to receive a new heart, the fact that she did not have to be on ECMO for days, the fact that her body accepted the new heart so well... there are too many to count.<br /><br />And there is also the fact that another family, in the middle of unbearable grief, were able to see the potential of life in their child's death and give such a precious gift to your family... that is a miracle too great for words.<br /><br />And while I understand the commenter's sentiment, I also think they too easily dismiss the trials and suffering your family has endured. It's not as though one child died and now you and Annabelle get to skip off gleefully into the sunset! (Oh that you could!)<br /><br />You have been through so much, and Annabelle has been through so much, and there will be more to come when she does get to go home... but through it all you have been so amazing in your ability to hang on and trust God. Annabelle's story has given so many people hope and you have done a beautiful job both as her mama and her narrator.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867554371115672431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-62080601760282402132011-04-12T07:45:50.596-05:002011-04-12T07:45:50.596-05:00May God bless you for your insight during this tim...May God bless you for your insight during this time. I am praying for your daughter. <br /><br />Blessings!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-56834728471992792532011-04-12T04:54:11.729-05:002011-04-12T04:54:11.729-05:00Praying for all of you! What wonderful news!
Bless...Praying for all of you! What wonderful news!<br />Blessings, Verena & familyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-46202091956952862082011-04-12T00:35:46.807-05:002011-04-12T00:35:46.807-05:00Krista, I saw on the loop about your little one an...Krista, I saw on the loop about your little one and just wanted to drop by to say how happy I am that the surgery went well and she is doing well in recovery.<br /><br />Praying for quick healing and that God will let you take her home to her family soon.<br /><br />I've also prayed for the donor family. How hard, but yes I agree, a miracle that such good can come from such tragedy.Lynnette Bonnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14256307943304175911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-1076386201264301802011-04-12T00:16:03.813-05:002011-04-12T00:16:03.813-05:00Krista,
It is so so sad that a baby had to die--...Krista, <br /><br />It is so so sad that a baby had to die--and I think you said that in one of your pre-surgery posts...that another family was grieving and going through something unimaginable...but to know that that little baby gave Annabelle the gift of life, well, that IS a miracle. And I am still praying for all of you. I do understand and love the way you've addressed this here. I can't pretend to understand what any of you are going through. All I know is there are a whole lot of emotions mixed in and I think you have to let yourself feel every single one.Courtney Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05546352888412068546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-5918958097891547602011-04-11T23:51:50.464-05:002011-04-11T23:51:50.464-05:00As sad as it is than another infant had to die to ...As sad as it is than another infant had to die to make it possible for Annabelle to get a new heart, I think most organ donors want to see something good come out of their personal tragedy. This is a form of therapy for them too. The person who wrote that comment may be suffering from a great loss and needs prayers and healing as well.Janice D. Greenhttp://honeycombadventures.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-41029656199668106122011-04-11T23:38:09.963-05:002011-04-11T23:38:09.963-05:00Thanks for sharing Krista. I love the thoughts you...Thanks for sharing Krista. I love the thoughts you express here. Praying for your family, and for Annabelle.Danica Favoritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06922540628183027043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-84518092385340030602011-04-11T23:04:37.636-05:002011-04-11T23:04:37.636-05:00She is gorgeous!! Sending up prayers. May god con...She is gorgeous!! Sending up prayers. May god continue working his miracles and healing!Hollienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-91815521249816655652011-04-11T22:43:12.853-05:002011-04-11T22:43:12.853-05:00You are in my thoughts and prayers all day long. ...You are in my thoughts and prayers all day long. We are so happy for you:)Sarah Hammitthttp://bowensheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-87444168484770363272011-04-11T22:09:35.540-05:002011-04-11T22:09:35.540-05:00Krista, I love your loving spirit! I continue to ...Krista, I love your loving spirit! I continue to lift Annabelle, you, and your family up in prayer. Karalynn was so cute when I had her share her wonderful news with the class. Even more so, was the joy we shared when she came to class. We practically danced in each others arms!Tara Wilhelmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-6751360782157279632011-04-11T22:05:30.032-05:002011-04-11T22:05:30.032-05:00That's awesome! Music therapy research has sho...That's awesome! Music therapy research has shown to regulate heart rate/oxygen sats and other physiological issues as well. If music is already a big part of her life, I know she'd do great in music therapy and benefit from it as well!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320772821490851463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-61252158584211681232011-04-11T21:45:55.309-05:002011-04-11T21:45:55.309-05:00Wonderfully written post. I am praying like crazy...Wonderfully written post. I am praying like crazy for extubation to be successful and the doctors to know when to do it. I know Annabelle has had issues with it in the past, so I will be saying extra prayers that all goes well.Wodzisz Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402962907991995167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-71011472940831052892011-04-11T21:44:53.492-05:002011-04-11T21:44:53.492-05:00THANK YOU everyone for your encouraging comments!!...THANK YOU everyone for your encouraging comments!!!<br /><br />Deanna... I'm a HUGE believer in music therapy! My husband plays the guitar and sits for hours playing for Annabelle some days! So I guess we have our own, built in music therapy! Of course, we also have CDs we play at night for her... but she loves her daddy's playing best!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-38684432646619716392011-04-11T21:41:59.602-05:002011-04-11T21:41:59.602-05:00I learned of Annabelle and your family through @ma...I learned of Annabelle and your family through @matthammitt on twitter. I have been praying for her ever since and I am glad to see her great progress and her new heart! My roommates dad is an donor heart receiver and I know how exciting it is to finally make it this far.<br />I was actually wondering if there is a music therapist at the hospital you are at? I know you mentioned that you are playing her favorite music, which is awesome! I am a student studying music therapy and I am a HUGE advocate for my future profession. If there is a MT available, I would highly recommend looking into it for Annabelle and your family!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320772821490851463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-18278682544383621232011-04-11T21:36:43.650-05:002011-04-11T21:36:43.650-05:00The last time I read your blog was April 7th the w...The last time I read your blog was April 7th the walk. I was once again brought to tears and amazed at your strenght. I wanted to leave a comment saying you will make it around the curve soon but I didn't. Some days I check on Annabelle 3 times and there are no updates so this weekend I took a break. Monday evening I checked and Praise God! I was thrilled. I started jumping up and down and telling my daughter (born July 26the with Hypoplasitc Right Ventricle) Annabelle got her heart, she just beamed with the biggest smile. We have been praying for you a ton and have been encouraged by you Krista more than you can know! I am so thrilled I'm crying, laughing and praising God! We love you Annabelle!!! Thank you Krista for everything. We will continue to pray pray pray for sweet Annabelle and your family! I just want to shout!! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you all!<br /><br />With love and many prayers and Thanks to god!<br />Still praying in Canada<br />ShannonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-18182484982114645662011-04-11T21:36:21.614-05:002011-04-11T21:36:21.614-05:00Krista, my own little granddaughter can only be sa...Krista, my own little granddaughter can only be saved by a heart transplant, just as your Annabelle. So I have thought about the conflict you are facing.<br /><br />I'd just like to say that although God doesn't cause our suffering and death, He is able to use bad situations for good. This is one of those situations. In fact, I like to think that the organ donor/transplant recipient is one of those "mysterious ways" in which God works, "His wonders to behold."<br /><br />One thing is certain: the donor gift is among the most priceless blessings on earth. <br /><br />May God bless each of your families, and may our own little Emma Janae, who is six months old, be blessed with a new heart one day, too.<br /><br />Hugs from<br />Emma Janae's Nana Jana <br />[www.emmajanae.blogspot.com]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-913460647131741802011-04-11T21:28:58.554-05:002011-04-11T21:28:58.554-05:00I’ve been following your blog about Annabelle sinc...I’ve been following your blog about Annabelle since I saw it mentioned on Matt Hammitt’s (baby Bowen’s) blog a while ago. Ever since then, I’ve been praying for you sweet Annabelle. It breaks my heart for “the other family” but I’m rejoicing for your family now! I’m so glad God gave her a heart in His perfect timing. She’s going to grow up to be a great woman for Him! Thank you for sharing your story.<br />“But anyone who trusts in Him will never be disgraced.” – Romans 9:33 <br />-AlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-30040795240089006182011-04-11T21:22:01.996-05:002011-04-11T21:22:01.996-05:00I have been following Annabelle's progress for...I have been following Annabelle's progress for several months now. Her name is on a sticky note on my computer and I pray for her and think about her many, many times a day. Organ donation is an intensely, personal private decision, and one that I am sure the donor family thought about very carefully. It is a miracle that Annabelle was able to receive this blessing and gift. The true miracle is the Jesus was in heaven to receive their child and Annabelle received the ultimate gift from a very generous and loving family. You have taught me a lot as I have read your blog posts about patience, love, and the power of prayer. May God continue to bless your family, as well as the family of the donor. I know God will bless them as only HE can! <br /><br />Leslie Gilmore<br />Harker Heights, TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-59457228666030299212011-04-11T21:04:35.239-05:002011-04-11T21:04:35.239-05:00Your post was well written.
I think it is a mirac...Your post was well written.<br /><br />I think it is a miracle. Because let's say you have 2 very sick babies. The fact that one baby died is so tragic, but that baby gave life to other one. If that baby wasn't a donor for the other baby, then both babies could have died and that's even more tragic.<br /><br />I will pray for you and your family. Just remember you are doing the best you can with the situation you are given. Of course people are going to always have their opinions, but remember this is your life and this heart is a special part of your journey. God Bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-91674320556239822222011-04-11T20:54:47.453-05:002011-04-11T20:54:47.453-05:00Krista, there are no words to truely say how much ...Krista, there are no words to truely say how much I admire your strength, grace, faith and spirit. I'm so so so happy for you and Annabelle and your family. I'll be praying tonight and in the morning for safe extubation. I hope we can make a trip to TN next year and meet Annabelle. You speak so beautifully, even in the face of something so uncomfortable...nicely done!!!<br />Love, cousin TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com