I don't know exactly what to say right now because today was probably the hardest day of my life. I do want to thank each of you for your outpouring of love and support throughout the last few days and the previous 9 months too. We are so thankful to have such a loving community and extended family. I have so much more to share with each of you, but just can't do it all right now. But I can't wait to share..... one thing that I do want to share is something our cousin Jason shared with us that touched me deeply.

He shared that at a youth church camp in Lagrange this week, Jason (who is a youth pastor) shared Sayla's birth on Tuesday with 115 teenagers and 25 adults. They hit their knees in prayer for Sayla and our family. Jason then shared of her death on Friday with the group and the impact her life had on so many people. They hit their knees again...this time 3 middle school boys gave their hearts and soul to the Lord in salvation. That is what my Sayla Grace was sent here to do...she planted not a seed but a garden of seeds in her little life.

I would love to hear how she has impacted or changed the lives of those who have been a part of her story and her life. Drop me a card or email and tell me. It comforts me to know these stories and rest in the peace that her little life has a purpose. I would love to add your card to her baby book roohadley@yahoo.com (email me for the address).

Again..i have so much I want to share about her life with us and the sweet things that will make you smile as we have. God planned every single detail of this life...the timing of her birth, her life, and even her passing are UNBELIEVEABLE!! I cannot wait to talk about it all... so this blog will not stop :)

Thank God for the time with my angel!
High 4,
Mandi (mommy of an angel)

Headed home with a miracle...

Well we are headed home with our precious baby girl. She weighs 4lbs 2 oz and a special angel. We still aren't sure how she will do, but as we have said from the beginning..we have her as long as God allows us to have her. Until then, we will cherish every moment with her.

We are going to show her her home, meet her cat, feel the grass, hear the rooster crow, and spend some time with her big sister and brother. Lots to do with this little angel.

Thank you so much for the prayers...i have no words for this day..miracles!!!
We love you all!
Daniel and Mandi

The Day arrived...

It is late..or really early, not sure which since the day has been so crazy. Little Sayla Grace is getting her first lesson in blogging (at 5 am). She was delivered at 12:50pm today and was a blessing from the beginning. The staff at Doctor's Hospital has been absolutely amazing... she has left our side 1 time for a pediatrician evaluation and bath time. They have tolerated the 30+ visitors (at least), chic-fil-a party tray (thanks Alicia and Trisha), and we were moved to another room this evening so Daniel would have a bed to sleep on (and I am sure bc the waiting room was WAY TOO SMALL FOR THIS CREW). MY nurse has been a Christian lady with 13 children of her on and one with a similar story as Sayla Grace..unbelievable the people that have been put in place for this delivery!!!She weighed 4lb. 6oz and 16 inches long.

As I type this we have been blessed with 17 hours of her little life... far more than anyone has expected!!! Daniel and I are both on a roller coaster of emotions, her heart and lungs are apparently doing very well. Because of her neurological delays, she is having trouble swallowing and sucking, so we are definitely not out of the clear in those areas. I told Daniel today that I wish I were able to count the number of prayers that went up for our Little angel today... I am sure it was in the thousands. Please continue to pray for Sayla because she still has a long way to go in order for us to bring her home. Daniel and I have some tough choices to make tomorrow and the following days, so we are asking God to give us the wisdom to make those choics as he sees fit to do!!

Thank so much for everyone that came to visit today and sent prayers up for us! We can definitely feel God's presence in this room and all around her!

I will post another update as soon as I can!

Thanks again,
mandi and daniel (parents of a miracle baby )

1 week to delivery... FULL TERM!

Praise the Lord we have beat the odds in one way...no one expected us to make it to full term with little Sayla! We give God all the glory for the miracle He has already worked in our lives. She has touched so many lives already and I know that our testimony will continue to touch lives forever. Who knows where this will take us in our walk with the Lord?

Sayla will be delivered on July 27th at Doctors Hospital in Columbus. We are anxious but excited to hold this little miracle girl. We are still not given a good earthly prognosis and no one knows how long she will be with us, but we BELIEVE that she will be in our hands until God decides it is time for Him to hold her..as hard as that is to grasp for me..even now!!

Thanks so much for everyone's continued love and support throughout this journey. The question seems to be "what can we do for you?"..the answer is still the same..PRAY without CEASING.. for GOD'S WILL in this life. I also ask for a special prayer for Sage. She has been very clingy and loving to her baby sister lately and I still don't know what to say to her. LORD..wrap your arms around my Sage and comfort her, help her to understand what she needs to and give her a peace that passes all understanding to cope with whaever may come her way. AMEN

We will update the blog as soon as possible to let everyone know how things are going with Sayla and family. Keep praying and God Bless!

I love you Sayla Grace,
Mommy

Doctor appt on Wed (June 30) 34 weeks

Appointment went good yesterday. Some decreased fluid on the right side of the heart, but otherwise no changes. Didn't get her weight, but did get a beautiful smile from her!!! More pictures, that I haven't figured out how to post yet, but I promise they are coming soon!

No delivery date yet, but another appt in 2 weeks and we should set a date next appt. Still looking for the last week of July. Thanks for your continued prayers, love, and support!

I love you Sayla,
Mommy