Sorry I am just now posting.. we got home from the blood donation center around 9:00 last night. It rained a lot.. a whole lot. About 30 minutes before we got there it suddenly turned bright and sunny, it was just beautiful outside! While in the waiting room, I was having major anxiety.. I just really want to do this for Bentley.. and I know my chances are really slim to none because of my iron. It is something I have ALWAYS struggled with. ALWAYS! Once they called me back we did the normal work up.. answer questions, vitals, iron check, etc. She said, okay your iron is 41, so that's good.. and she continued.. I said "WHAT?" she repeated "you're iron is 41, that's good" I immediately said.. "UUHHH - MAZING!!!" okay, so maybe I shouted it.. I couldn't help my self. Then when she took me to the area where they draw the blood, I passed by the room my husband was in.. I looked at him and shouted "I PASSED I PASSED!!" I'm sure he was a little embarrassed at that moment, but really.. I was as happy as a kid in a candy store... Crazy, I know. But I am thrilled I am able to do this for Bentley.. Like I said, I would be forever grateful if Bentley received blood from the blood bank, but I wanted to do this for her.. I'm her mommy! Later today we will find out Ryan's blood type to see if we can use his blood too.
All I can say is, GOD IS SO GOOD! When it comes to my iron history, the odds were against me.. I think this is His way of reminding me He is there every step of the way, and everything is going to be okay! I needed this today.. I really really needed this. We are home now but we go back to Houston tomorrow for Bentley's surgery on Wednesday. We have a long and hard road ahead of us... we are so thankful for all the prayers and we know they are working!
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Hi Crystal! That is awesome news!! I am so happy you were able to do that for your precious daughter. I know it meant a lot to you! We will be praying for Bentley and the rest of your family this week! Hoping all goes well!
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~Sassy
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ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you were able to donate for Bentley!! Looks like God just showed up and showed out!! Ya'll do have a road ahead of ya, but with God all things are possible!!
Love ya'll!!
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteI was so nervous to read your post this morning. I was hoping that the news was good but I would say that your news was great!! I am so happy that you were able to donate for Bentley! We are praying for you guys and will continue to, while you are down this hard road. Keep positive and know that we are thinking of you guys.
staci
yayyyyy! We serve a big and AWESOME God, don't we? How incredible! Thanks for sharing and letting us know girl. Please keep us posted throughout the surgery.
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Yay! that is exciting news!
ReplyDeleteGirl I know you are probably sooo overwelmed right now but stay strong and I wish you all the luck in the world
I am so happy for you! That is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI prayed that you would be able to donate yesterday and am so happy that all those prayers were answered! What a remarkable thing that your little Bentley will be able to share some of YOUR blood! What an amazing thing! And I know you really wanted to be able to do it for her... she has such a special mommy! I pray you will have as relaxing of a day today as you can... this will all be a distant memory very soon... no more anticipation - it will just be over and she will be healed and healthy - I just know it :)
ReplyDeleteYAY! That's is UH-MAZING! So happy that you will be able to donate your Iron filled blood to Bentley! Congrats. Try and have an enjoyable sunday (I know you said today is your only day off).
ReplyDeleteI was away for the weekend and didn't read your posts till now. I'm so glad you were able to donate! But know that you're already doing everything God expects you to do for your daughter: you love her, you care for her, and you PRAY for her. No doubt He's got everything else covered :-)
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful that God chose this situation to remind you of His faithfulness to your family. He is walking down this road with you - and unbelievably, He has actually already been down this road and knows the outcome. Continue to rest in His goodness and tender mercies - I will keep lifting you up in prayer! It's so encouraging to read about the ways that others experience God - thanks for sharing yours with us all.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you are able to do this for Bentley. We'll be praying for Bentley continuously and will be looking forward to all the great updates :D
ReplyDeleteHallelujah!!!! I specifically have been praying that you'd be able to do this so that you would know that God is listening to our prayers and taking care of you! I know how much that meant to you and I am so happy for you!! I hope you have a very safe trip tomorrow. I'll be praying!
ReplyDeleteOh my I won't lie and say I wasn't worried last night when you said you needed time. I was so worried that you weren't able to donate and you were being hard on yourself. On the other hand YIPPEE I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! What a wonderful thing you are doing...I know how natural it is to want to do anything and everything you can for your baby. Praying for your family and of course Bentley everyday. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awsome! I know you were over joyed. To be able to help your own daughter, there just are no words except GOD IS GOOD!!!!
ReplyDeleteHORRAY!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you. I am praying for you today, and especially on Wednesday. God is GREAT! Although you will go through a lot with this surgery... God will bless you so much and those blessings are simple to see.
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Andrea
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteWill you be at Texas Children's {there in Houston}?
We are praying for bentley..I love thst little shirt..not spoiled...BLESSED... You and your daughter have blessed each other..I have larned that God s choosing only the best moms he has on this earth to raise a "heart baby" or one with any medical challenges. We will be thinking of you and checking up daily..God Bless your family.
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(I get my iron by IV from a hematologist...mine went from ferritin 5 to 87 after 4 treatments.) Sure helped as I have had anemia with a blood count of 5.2 Just something to try (in all that spare time you are going to have)
That is wonderful! I was able to do that for my Dylan before his TOF repair and it was very emotional for me--felt so good to be able to do something helpful when you feel so helpless!
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