A Thankful Post – Night Nurses
A year ago today a kind lady in scrubs knocked on our door and thus began Carmen’s night nursing care. That first night was tough. I didn’t know what to expect and I didn’t want to give up any of Carmen’s care. But, we desperately needed sleep.
We’ve had our ups and downs with nursing care. Some of you may remember the Robinul/Tylenol mess when a nurse overdosed Carmen on both medications. I didn’t trust anyone with Carmen for a long time after that.
We prayed and prayed that God would send the perfect nurses for Carmen. He answered those prayers. We now have two RNs who are competent and easy to have in our home. I feel that Carmen is safe and very well cared for. Our prayer now is that they will stay!
One of Carmen’s nurses braids her hair. I think you can see the braid in this picture.
What a beautiful little girl. She looks like she has eye liner and obviously that’s her natural beauty. Carmen is so precious reflecting Yahweh’s love. Thanking Jesus for the nurses, Carmen’s parents and her sweet big sister. The Joy of the Lord…..
Betty, having long lashes is a Tay Sachs “trademark.” If all the kids are going to have a common physical feature, I can’t think of a better one! Carmen has the added benefit of having black lashes. Her eyes are so black that we cannot see the pupils.
Sometimes I look at Carmen and think, “Wow, I wish you were going to grow up. You would have been one beautiful young lady.”
This is going to sound TOTALLY vain but before we got Carmen’s referral, I prayed that she would be beautiful. Being raised in an all white family would have had its challenges for Carmen so I figured that if she was beautiful, it would be easier for her. God sure answered that prayer as Carmen IS beautiful. (I feel I can say that because obviously she did not get one speck of that beauty from me!)
I read your blog through my Google reader so I rarely actually come to the site. When I saw this picture I said to myself I HAVE to go comment & say how beautiful this little girl is. Then when I got here I saw the first comment & your reply, Lana, and thought it was funny I was coming to say the same thing. So here I go… Carmen is SO beautiful! I’m praying for you guys. Glad you have such wonderful help now. I know you deserve it & I pray they stay too!
I’m amazed at the grace you continue to live in and with!
Oh my, I am just cracking up. I thought I was the only one in the world who would actually pray for a beautiful daughter. I was worried about the same things you were.
God answered my prayer and he definately answered yours as well. Carmen is just so beautiful. I love the picture of her in the oversized bean bag chair. She looks SO peaceful and content. And loved very much.
Thank you for answering Gods call to be her parents and to love her with all your might.