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Her Echo was the same as yesterday without Milrinone, so it was obviously viral. We are busting out of this joint just in time for her 7th Birthday :) !

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I’m waiting by the door!

God Is Good, regardless of the temporary outcomes. His Mercy endures forever!

Can not wait to see you all!

Dad
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by Dad
June 5th, 2008 at 11:40 am

Happy Birthday Emma Grace! I’m so happy for y’all. Will continue to pray :)

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by Vicki
June 5th, 2008 at 11:42 am

Wonderful news!! Praise God!

Happy Birthday, Emma Grace! May the year to come be full of happiness, a strong heart, and no hospital visits!

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by Astraea
June 5th, 2008 at 11:43 am

Woo Hoo!!! Happy 7th Birthday, dear Emma! May you have a wonderful day surrounded by all those who love you so, so much.

Praying for all of you, Heather. This is such great news! Praise the Lord!!
by pam
June 5th, 2008 at 11:48 am

Happy Birthday sweet Emma Grace! We are praying for you in S. California.
by Susan
June 5th, 2008 at 11:52 am

More unbelievable blessings! I’m so delighted to see that sweet smile of hers. Happiest of all Happy Birthdays, Emma!

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by OhLookADuck
June 5th, 2008 at 11:52 am

Wonderful news! She’s home for her birthday! Happy Birthday, Emma!

Laurie in TN

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by Laurie
June 5th, 2008 at 11:55 am

That is so wonderful. Happy Birthday, sweet Emma! Thank God for answering our prayers.

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by Cathy
June 5th, 2008 at 12:10 pm

Happy Birthday to YOU. Happy Birthday to YOU. Happy Birthday dear Emma. Happy Birthday to you.
And many MORE………..(Cole’s input)

Much love the Snodgrass clan in Missouri…
k-

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by kate
June 5th, 2008 at 12:14 pm

Rejoicing with you Heather!! Thank You Father for answered prayer. HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA!
by Linda
June 5th, 2008 at 12:18 pm

Woo Hoo!!!! That is such good news! You must be so relieved. So, the question is, how do they prevent a viral infection from happening again?

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by Kim Priestap
June 5th, 2008 at 12:27 pm

Happy Birthday Emma!!!!!!
We are so grateful for Gods power that surrounds you.
by Casey
June 5th, 2008 at 12:34 pm

Happy Birthday Emma!! What a terrific present…to get to go home to all who love you so dearly!

Keeping you all in my prayers.
by Kris Hurford
June 5th, 2008 at 12:37 pm

Happy Birthday Miss Emma! Glad you are bustin’ out of there just in time! :)

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by weavermom
June 5th, 2008 at 12:48 pm

Happy Birthday to your precious Emma. My granddaughter turns 10 today, as well.

God is good.

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by Morning Glory
June 5th, 2008 at 12:51 pm

ALRIGHT!!!! Thank you Jesus!

Happy Birthday Emma!!
Love,
holly

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by holly smith
June 5th, 2008 at 12:56 pm

Happy Birthday Precious Girl! (Tears in my eyes…)
Thank you, Lord!

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by Dee Dee
June 5th, 2008 at 1:03 pm

What wonderful news!!! Happy birthday to Emma!!
by Michele
June 5th, 2008 at 1:03 pm

What a MIGHTY GOD we serve!
What a MIGHTY GOD we serve!
Angels bow before Him, heaven & earth adore Him
What a MIGHTY GOD we serve!
by Miss Michelle
June 5th, 2008 at 1:06 pm

Awesome News!!! Thank you God!!

Enjoy Emma Grace’s birthday and may there be many more healthy birthdays to celebrate for your whole family.

Will continue to pray for your wonderful family.
by Liza
June 5th, 2008 at 1:09 pm

This thrills my heart to know God answers prayer ONCE AGAIN!

She looks terrific and very happy…. SEVEN YEARS OLD… our little Miracle Girl! Praise the Lord!

Betty in Oklahoma
by Betty in Oklahoma
June 5th, 2008 at 1:14 pm

CONGRATULATIONS from one mother of a 7yo to another. Brooke and I send our Birthday Wishes!

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by Deb
June 5th, 2008 at 1:18 pm

WooHoo!!! We are happy dancing in Virginia!!! Emma, you enjoy every minute of your day. Hey! It’s Friday, party the whole weekend!!!! All of you enjoy this birthday!!!!

What an awesome God we serve!

Hugs!
Kristi
by Kristi Z
June 5th, 2008 at 1:20 pm

What great news to hear this afternoon (after a full morning of VBS here in TN). Happy Birthday dear girl! I know you’ll have a wonderful day at HOME!

Hugs,

Heidi, Sarah, Jenny & Jeff
by Heidi H.
June 5th, 2008 at 1:21 pm

Fantastic!

Still praying.

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by HennHouse (Karin)
June 5th, 2008 at 1:23 pm

Praise God Great news! Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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by flipflop
June 5th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

Amen! What an answer to prayer. Isn’t the Lord good? Of course, HE is good all the time. Even in the bad times.

Love,
Lynn
John 15

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by Lynn
June 5th, 2008 at 1:43 pm

YAY YAY YAY!!!! Happy Birthday, Emma!!!! xoxo

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by Kari
June 5th, 2008 at 1:45 pm

Hallelujah - what a wonderful update to read :)
by Alice the Brit
June 5th, 2008 at 1:49 pm

look at beautiful emma!! she is so loved…may God be with all of you..
by sue
June 5th, 2008 at 1:57 pm

Awesome!!! Happy Birthday Emma!!!!

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by Amanda
June 5th, 2008 at 2:18 pm

Praising God with you!! So very happy to read this. And Happy Birthday, Emma!

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by sheryl
June 5th, 2008 at 2:34 pm

WOW! Awesome news! Happy Birthday Sweet Emma! She looks beautiful and ready to go home! Have a wonderful birthday party with her and I’ll still be praying for her health! Ooo, what an answer to prayer! God bless!

Molly (:
by Molly
June 5th, 2008 at 2:43 pm

Praise the Lord!! And Happy Birthday Emma!!

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by Janelle
June 5th, 2008 at 2:45 pm

Happy birthday, Emma! I’m so glad you’re going home!

Hugs to you all!
Lund

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by Lundie
June 5th, 2008 at 2:50 pm

Whoo Hoo!!! What a blessed birthday present!!!!!!! Praise the Lord and CELEBRATE!!!!!!

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by mamajuliana
June 5th, 2008 at 3:07 pm

Oh, Praise God! I’m so glad to hear that she’s going home. Give her a hug for me, will you?

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by Overwhelmed With Joy!
June 5th, 2008 at 3:08 pm

Praise God! Happy birthday!!

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by Jennifer (Et Tu?)
June 5th, 2008 at 3:18 pm

What a blessing. Praise God. It’s great to hear. :)
JoAnn
by JoAnn
June 5th, 2008 at 3:20 pm

BLESSINGS COME FROM ABOVE
SENT WITH HEAVENLY LOVE
TO ONE SPECIAL EMMA GRACE
JUST TO SEE HER FACE

Happy Birthday Emma, again! So happy to hear you’re going home!

What an aMazing 7th birthday GIFT from GOD! and how wonderful and aMazing is your DAD…Heather…waiting at the front door…open arms of the Father’s LOVE truly shing forth…

Praying and expecting MORE MIRACLES for this MARVELOUS
Family and Praising & Thanking the Lord for answering the prayers of so many!!!

WORTHY is the LORD of all glory and honor and praise…
dancing and celebrating in HIS LOVE for YOU & GIFT for today!
I am SO THANKFUL Emma’s going HOME!!!
Blow those candles out and don’t overdo it! Peggy

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by Peggy@Mazes, Messes, & Miracles....
June 5th, 2008 at 3:26 pm

PRAISE GOD! He hears and answers prayer.
Susan
by Susan - Penless Writer
June 5th, 2008 at 3:33 pm

Woo hoo! Happy Birthday Emma Grace! Praise God for His mighty hand!

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by Stephanie
June 5th, 2008 at 4:04 pm

Yippee!!! God is SOOOOO Good!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA GRACE!!! WE ALL LOVE YOU and your Mom!!!
by Robyn
June 5th, 2008 at 4:10 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Emma Grace!!! May you have a wonderful day and a wonderful and healthy year. What a gift, getting to have the party at home. What a relief, bustin’ out of the hospital.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you regularly. God bless!
Kay

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by Kay
June 5th, 2008 at 4:25 pm

Awesome! Just totally awesome!

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by dawn
June 5th, 2008 at 4:30 pm

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Jesus!
by Amanda
June 5th, 2008 at 4:32 pm

Woo hoo. I am crying with happiness here. Absolutely brilliant news. Happy Birthday to You Emma xx
by Ruth
June 5th, 2008 at 4:49 pm

Praise God! What a way to celebrate Emma’s birthday and the gift of life itself.

My prayers for y’all continue.
by Lyric
June 5th, 2008 at 4:51 pm

Oh that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalm 107:8

Wishing Emma Grace a very happy birthday and praising God with you all.
by AliAnn
June 5th, 2008 at 4:59 pm

Heather: I am just getting caught up! Oh, I feel so bad I didn’t read until today. I will continue praying that her health stays “safe” and that she gains strength physically. Happy 7th Birthday Sweet Emma!!!

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by Shari
June 5th, 2008 at 5:00 pm

HURRAY!!!!!!

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by Marie
June 5th, 2008 at 5:33 pm

PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tears of joy!!!!

Heather,

I’m just thrilled to know your precious Emma will celebrate her big day AT HOME!!!! Yeah….

Thanks for being such a testimony to all of us. God was truly glorified once again by your amazing FAITH and ATTITUDE!

Give the birthday girl a big hug from us all out here in the blogosphere!

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by Susan
June 5th, 2008 at 5:35 pm

that is WONDERFUL news!!
by And Miles To Go....
June 5th, 2008 at 5:37 pm

Way to go, girl!
Happy Birthday to you!

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by peepnroosmom
June 5th, 2008 at 5:38 pm

Praise God! This is wonderful news!
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by Marilyn
June 5th, 2008 at 5:59 pm

Praise God, Praise God, and also Praise God!

Wonderful news.
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by Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry
June 5th, 2008 at 6:14 pm

Yipee!! Happy Birthday Emma!
by Amy
June 5th, 2008 at 6:20 pm

Wonderful news!!! I’m so glad!

Happy Birthday, Emma!!!
by Sammy
June 5th, 2008 at 6:22 pm

Thanks be for answered prayers. Happy, HAPPY birthday, dear Emma.
by Mary
June 5th, 2008 at 6:28 pm

Happy Birthday, Emma Grace! And I love your monkey socks!

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by Tara
June 5th, 2008 at 7:02 pm

This news has really made my day. Happy Birthday to Emma and blessings to your family.
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by Episcopollyanna
June 5th, 2008 at 7:24 pm

PRAISE GOD! Happy birthday sweet girl!

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by Erin
June 5th, 2008 at 8:13 pm

Praise the Lord! I’m so happy that you get to enjoy Emma’s birthday at home with your family . Happy Birthday Emma!
by Kiesha
June 5th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

Thank the Lord Emma is going home!! Hope her birthday is exciting! Give her a hug for us all!
by Barb
June 5th, 2008 at 8:30 pm

Praising the Lord with you!! We will continue to pray for your family! Happy Birthday, cute girl!!!
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by Tracy
June 5th, 2008 at 8:43 pm

Thank God.

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by gomomyourock
June 5th, 2008 at 8:57 pm

Such a great birthday present!

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by Maren
June 5th, 2008 at 9:02 pm

AMENAMENAMEN!!!!!! Happy Birthday little one may this be a wonderful year for you!
by melanie
June 5th, 2008 at 9:18 pm

WHOOOOO HOOOO! God is so good! I am so happy for your family! God bless!

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by Monica C.
June 5th, 2008 at 9:32 pm

Praise God! I am so happy for you all. Happy Birthday Emma Grace!

My youngest daughter actually just turned 3 years old on June 3rd. June babies are precious, aren’t they?

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by Heather
June 5th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

What fantastic news.

Emma so glad you are going home today.

Have a Fantastic 7th Birthday, here are some extra special hugs and kisses all the way from Western Australia. I visit your Mum and your Family here everyday sometimes several times a day.

So be sure you know I am thinking of you and am with you each and everyday.

Take Care and Enjoy your day.
Lots of Love Carolynn
by Carolynn from Western Australia
June 5th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

Yay! He is good :) Happy Birthday sweet Emma!!
by Tina
June 5th, 2008 at 10:53 pm

God is soooo good! Praise God. Happy Happy Birthday Emma :)

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by Jen @ One Moms World
June 5th, 2008 at 11:07 pm

Wow, Heather!!! Amazing!

Emma - Feel better soon, baby!
by Claire
June 6th, 2008 at 12:03 am

Happy Birthday dear little Emma!!!!Love Mrs. Shirkie

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by Terry
June 6th, 2008 at 12:05 am

Dear Emma,http://especiallyheather.com/wp-content/plugins/smilies-themer/Nomicons%20v2.0/wub.png

happy birthday,
my heart is dancing with joy
by the sight
of your smile, sweet delight.
From Felisol
by Felisol
June 6th, 2008 at 12:47 am

Happy, happy, happy Birthday!!!!

Wonderful news.

Giving thanks for answered prayer.

Enjoy your day together as a family.

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by JanMary, N Ireland
June 6th, 2008 at 1:24 am

PS I hope you got the card in time.

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by JanMary, N Ireland
June 6th, 2008 at 2:26 am

Dear God, thank you! Heather, you and your family are still in my prayers.
Happy Birthday, Emma Grace!!
Robin
by robin
June 6th, 2008 at 6:48 am

Rejoicing with you~

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by Carmen
June 6th, 2008 at 6:52 am

Praise the Lord! Happy Birthday, precious Emma!

Love,
Elisa

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by Elisa
June 6th, 2008 at 8:06 am

Hooray! Happy Birthday Emma! God is Great!

Kay

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by dkswife
June 6th, 2008 at 9:15 am

What a wonderful birthday present.

God is so good. Enjoy your special day and know we will continue to send up prayers.

Many hugs to you,
Barb

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by Barb
June 6th, 2008 at 9:56 am

I am ecstatic to hear this news. You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers all week.

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by Amy
June 6th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

Praise God…..

Happy Birthday Emma…..

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by donna
June 6th, 2008 at 2:09 pm

Oh yes, God is good all the time!
by Karen
June 6th, 2008 at 3:42 pm

Happy Birthday to Emma Grace. I can’t say how pleased I am that she’s improving. You are all in my prayers.
by mbbored
June 6th, 2008 at 4:55 pm

Something in the pictures of Miss Em doesn’t make sense to me… she’s 7 years old… why did the hospital put her in what looks to be a crib??

Regardless, it’s FANTASTIC that Emma is well enough to come home now. No one should have to spend their entire birthday in a hospital. I am relieved to hear that the root of her problems this time around was due to a virus and not something more serious.

I’m also relieved, I guess you could say, that her teachers at school were so on top of things when she got sick, so that she could be taken to the hospital and begin treatment right away. Otherwise, precious time could have been wasted if they’d brushed off her symptoms until she came home to you from school that day, way after the problem began to manifest itself.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS EMMA!!!!!

God’s peace to you and your family, Heather. Are you in the midst of another chemo cycle right now? If so, I hope that this cycle is being kind to your body. You don’t need THAT stress on top of what you’ve been dealing with already this week.
by Cory
June 6th, 2008 at 7:44 pm

Hip Hip Hooray, Emma’s coming home! Happy Birthday sweet seven-year-old. God bless you this special day, and God bless your whole family and all those who cared for you in the hospital. God is so good!
by CaliforniaGrammy
June 6th, 2008 at 11:41 pm

Happy 7th Birthday Sweet Emma Grace!!! We are so thankful you are feeling better and we are praying for you!!

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by Rebecca
June 7th, 2008 at 1:26 am

Happy Birthday, Emma! You and your mom are beautiful…inside and out.

Blessings.

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by melody
June 7th, 2008 at 2:39 am

Whoo Hooo.. Praising the Lord along with all of you!!!

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by Lorie
June 7th, 2008 at 5:50 am

AWWWWWWW, Happy Birthday sweet Emma!! I pray for you and mommy everyday!
I was in Tampa vacationing this past week and went by Moffitt several times and I prayed for you Heather. We were in Clearwater allot. Went to Honey moon Island and Caladesi Island by the ferry. Lots of time in the ocean!! I am going back in a couple months. I am from Tampa and gave my testimony at Tampa Baptist where I went as a child. I love Florida and will be there every chance I get!
I rejoice with your family for Emma and you Heather, I pray for continued healing for you both.
I love you guys and read you every day.
by Paulette
June 7th, 2008 at 11:10 am

Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!! Congrats and Happy Birthday, Emma!!!
by Shellie
June 7th, 2008 at 8:53 pm

Here’s a little Song I made up for Emma. You can make up your own tune to it.
Happy Birthday…. Happy Happy Birthday….Happy Birthday Sweet Emma Grace….Happy Birthday, Oh Happy Happy Birthday to You… Sweet Emma Grace…. May Your Wish Come True, and God Bless You…. Sweet Emma Grace, Sweet Emma Grace, Jesus Loves You…..and We Love You…. Too……!

Happy 7th Birthday Emma!

So Happy that all the prayers were anwsered for You!
by Flassie
June 8th, 2008 at 12:13 am

I was so glad to read your good news about Emma. Praise the Lord!

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by Gina Dunn
June 8th, 2008 at 2:27 pm

I am SO GLAD.

Happy 7th Birthday, Sweet Girl!!!!

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by Susan
June 8th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EMMA!!
by Robyn
June 9th, 2008 at 9:33 am

Yay God!!!!

Happy Birthday Emma!

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by Shalee
June 9th, 2008 at 12:01 pm

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!

Happy Birthday Emma
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by Blessed
June 9th, 2008 at 1:09 pm

Yay, I’m so happy for her. She’s so adorable and Praise God that she’s going home. I’m awarding you at my blog, so hopefully I’ll send some more bloggers your way to read your incredible blog.
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by blessed1
June 10th, 2008 at 9:17 am