Fall in the South

Saturday, October 15, 2011 9:15pm


Morgan is about the same today. The doctor says she is acting pretty typically of babies with her condition, but we would like for to be making a little progress forward.


Her lungs are the most critical issue. As we have explained, her lungs are very serious. In addition to her severe chronic lung injury, her lungs and heart are having to function in a new way with pda closed. These two things combined have caused Morgan to have a very slow recovery. We are not discouraged, however, would love for her to begin to make any step forward. We pray for her continued healing, lung development and life for her lungs.


Her digestive system continues to be on the radar. While she is not receiving any milk at this time, the development of these organs is still critical.


Please pray against any infections in her little body. We have had a scare, but at this time, nothing has grown from the cultures. At this point, an infection would be cause a stall in her treatments.


Today, these are our prayer requests: 1) her overall recovery from surgery 2)her lung development, healing and life 3) her heart's healing and recovery 4) her digestive system 5) against infection and 6) against any unknown ramifications from her condition. Please keep the UAB doctors, nurses and staff in your prayers as they take care of our baby girl.


Morgan seems to be resting, but she is recovering and in a little pain. However, she still finds the courage to try to open her eyes to acknowledge us. I am amazed at the fight within her and I can hardly wait for arrival home. In the meantime, we will continue to cherish all moments with her at UAB.


Morgan watched her first football games today. We watched part of the Mississippi State vs South Carolina game. Her nurse today is a LSU fan. I tried to barter with her... she could put on the LSU game this afternoon, only if she turned on the Alabama game this evening. Her nurse said she was going to teach to say Geaux Tigers - this Alabama fan is worried that might translate to Go Tigers....


It has been an emotional and exhausting week for Seth and me. We are very tired. As true for any parent, we want only what is best for our daughter. We are confident that she is receiving the treatments she needs for recovery, but it is hard to see her so sick. Please keep our health in your prayers, too. Not only are we in cold season, but we both have fall allergies.


We thank you for your continued prayers for Morgan. In the moments when we struggle with how to pray, we know, confidently, that there are prayer warriors lifting Morgan up for us. That is very humbling! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May God Bless each of you greatly!


Lots of Love,
Elizabeth and Seth McCoin