Sorry about the lateness of this update, we were waiting on Transplant to round and they just left. Nothing much has changed today with Emma. The Neurologist came in yesterday because of her issues in the OR and Emma responded appropriately to stimuli so she feels that there is no worries neurologically. Occupation and Physical Therapy were consulted because she has been in bed now for 15 days. She has hand splints on both wrists because they do not want her wrist muscles to tighten. The are talking about taking her chest tube out in the next 48 hours, and then extubation (removal of the breathing tube) but they want to make sure that her lungs do not have any fluid in them first. Her kidney function numbers are back in normal range (BUN: 23 and Creatinine: .82) They want her BUN to be less than 25 and her creatinine less than 1.0. Her heart biopsy showed no rejection (Praise God!) and her lungs are the healthiest they have been since she was admitted. No news on when she will be off dialysis but we she is right on track according to her Nephrologist.
Mark and I are holding up as well as we can. We take it moment by moment and cling to the positives in the situation. We actually got away this afternoon for a little while, so that was good. This definitely makes us appreciate all of the little things that she does that we overlook, like the little sounds that she makes and her contagious laugh 
We long to hear those sounds again soon!
Hug your babies,
-H
Heather – I am praying for our little one. Emma grabbed my heart a long time ago and I have often reflected on your strength in your adversities when facing my own and am tempted to toss my faith to the wind. Thank you for the updates.
Thank you for the update. Prayers continue on your behalf. Emma is a fighter (just like her Mom). Love and hugs are sent from Texas throughout the day, everyday. God Bless.
Heather,
I’ve been wathcing all day for your update…. lots of good news. Will keep praying!
{{HUG}}
Debbie
Hugging my babies as I intercede for you and yours. Our Seth is medically-fragile and has autism, and Hannah has cerebral palsy, so I am familiar with moment-by-moment living and can testify that God’s grace is indeed sufficient. Praising Him for His care and provision for you all,
Dana
Praying for Emma…..thank you for the update…….God bless you.
Thank you for the update, it does sound like there is encouraging news. My prayers continue for Emma and you.
Such good news in this update. Sweet Emma is a fighter. You are all in my prayers.
Heather~~ My family praying for you all daily. Glad to hear that you and Mark are holding up. I’m sure it is very difficult for all of you. Thanks for the updates, it is good know how to focus the prayers for you all.
Sending hugs your way. Praying.
Thank you for the update, Heather. It does sound like a good report, all in all. I pray Emma will continue to improve and grow stronger, and that you & your husband will draw strength from the Lord as you face each new day.
Thank the Lord there is no rejection. Praying for her and you all ~
I might not comment often, but you and Emma and the rest of your family are in my constant prayers.
PRASIE GOD. What a relief of an update. Today I have tears but of sincere hope ~ I am so pleased that all the labs are looking up! Praying for a lovely, uneventful extubation. Loving y’all and praying.
Praying for your baby!
Such encouraging news, Heather. Prayers continue!
It’s so good to hear news of encouragement. Thanks for the update. Continuing to pray. Love the photo – she’s beautiful!
Praying for continued improvement and healing for Emma. Praying for strength and grace for you and Mark.
What a miracle of grace, love, patience, endurance….hope. Praying for continued improvement and tender hugs for all the Georges and Lesters. God is shining through.
Continuing to pray for sweet Emma and continuing to pray for you Heather and the rest of the family. May you find continued support and strength in you faith.
What an awesome God we have Amen?