| From: Heidi Tow -
Des Moines, IA
| 4/21/2009 9:47:18 PM |
| I have been on my knees praying today many time since reading your last couple posts.....hang in there! She will come home soon and it will all just seem like a bad dream that turned good! |
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| From: Favorite Aunt -
Grimes, IA
| 4/21/2009 9:45:57 PM |
| YES -I finally checked the website I figured I owed Abby at least that much since I did GET TO HOLD HER TODAY!!!!! I am not trying to brag but she is pretty nice. |
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| From: Ben & Monica -
Grimes
| 4/21/2009 9:38:13 PM |
Thank you for posting the photo's and slipping in a few of Sam as well. He really is a BIG Brother :)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. |
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| From: Jenn Siefken -
Lakeville, MN
| 4/21/2009 8:18:27 PM |
| So wish I was there! We are praying lots up north! Abby has proven herself a fighter - I am confident that she will overcome this hurdle as well. Thanks for the pictures. She is absolutely adorable, and looks so strong! I will be thinking of you constantly! Take care and try to get some sleep. |
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| From: Gene and Mary -
Lohrville, IA
| 4/21/2009 7:31:38 PM |
I'm checking this site twice a day and I can feel the roller-coaster effect all these many miles away. The pictures do help tho because she does look strong and like a fighter!! Would it help to have a FEW different people come to the hospital and visit with you in the lobby area?? Sure any relatives or close friends would be glad to see you. Just let us know. Also remember Gene's niece Dianne has a now college-age daughter that has a pacemaker AND defibulator (spelling??) after numerous surgeries so we could connect you with another mom and dad that can
talk-the-talk and walk-the-walk with you... Love and prayers to you all. |
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| From: Aunt Shirley -
Kalona, IA
| 4/21/2009 7:26:42 PM |
| I'm adding all the doctors and nurses (and cafeteria folks) to my list of 'pray for' people!!! It takes a LOT of people to see to it that all is well when she heads home to learn the ropes from Sam!!! Love you all!! |
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| From: Melissa Teggatz -
Ankeny, IA
| 4/21/2009 6:56:59 PM |
Seriously!!!! Our prayers are with you! I know how trying these times can be. Focus on the good times and the good news - because there is a lot of that! I thought you guys were at Methodist... Now that I know Mercy - I so can picture everything! Mention your nurses names - I'll bet they are some of the same ones Harrison had. I will pray the AC stays on and the fire alarm stays off..... both things went haywire in the SHORT time we were there!!! (Both on the night that I spent there..... go figure!)
We love you all so much!
Melissa |
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| From: Courtney Hale/Alberts -
| 4/21/2009 12:49:27 PM |
Our whole family is praying for all of you! Please keep us posted!
Courtney, Jeremy, Bella & Bubba |
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| From: Kristi & Tim Hanke -
Urbandale, IA
| 4/21/2009 10:18:29 AM |
Your pictures are adorable! We are keeping you in our thoughts and can't wait to meet her!
Kristi, Tim, Tanner, Trey & Taryn |
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| From: Heidi -
Des Moines, ID
| 4/21/2009 9:30:11 AM |
| I love the photos....thank you! I can't wait to hold the beautiful bundle of pink! The picture of Sam in the bathtub shaving is priceless!!!!! |
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| From: Laurie, Tom and boys -
Geneva, IL
| 4/20/2009 9:48:13 PM |
| Oh, how sweet to have pink clothes. I can only imagine what that must be like! I can't wait to see a picture of the cute outfit! I hope you get great news soon about the O2. I know it is difficult to leave her at the hospital, but she's getting great care. We love you...kisses to the kids...Laurie |
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| From: Suzy Searfoss -
Cedar Falls, IA
| 4/20/2009 6:39:05 PM |
| Yeah for little pink clothes!! I remember how great it was to see Griffin in real clothes for the first time... It sounds like Abby is making great progress!! Hang in there, before you know it you'll have a wireless baby at home for good!! Continuing to pray... now let's see that little girl with clothes on!! |
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| From: Aunt Lori Hofmeyer -
Urbandale, IA
| 4/20/2009 6:38:04 PM |
| Can't wait to see my first niece in all the pink! She is so lucky to have you both and Sam as her brother. She will truly be blessed. Love you guys! |
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| From: Lynn Hillyard -
Mediapolis, IA
| 4/20/2009 5:53:37 PM |
| So glad for the good reports!! I bet it was GREAT seeing her in a pink outfit. I pray that the O2 issues will soon be resolved. I am sure she knows she has loving parents waiting for her dismissal from the hospital. I can only imagine how hard this is on both of you.......be strong as I know you are and soon she will be home with you. |
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| From: Lisa Muller -
Algona, IA
| 4/20/2009 4:31:10 PM |
| Kristin I cannot imagine how torn you are right now to leave your little baby and knowing that Sam needs you too. Stay strong and know that everyday you are getting closer to having her home. She is where she needs to be right now and there are so many wonderful people taking care of her and praying for her. I can't wait to see some new pictures! |
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| From: Shannon & Philip Roam -
Des Moines, IA
| 4/20/2009 4:30:55 PM |
| What a glorious day...little angle eyes open, eating, and already getting her energy up:) We wish all of you our love, Shannon and Philip |
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| From: Jennie Swayne -
Hiram, GA
| 4/20/2009 2:35:37 PM |
| Good girl!!! What an awesome day. Thanks for the updates Todd, you rock. Hugs and kisses to all from GA. |
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| From: Hala V. -
Urbandale
| 4/20/2009 11:18:45 AM |
| What a relief that things are improving! Thank you for the pictures - Sophia and I are in love with little Abby. She is a real trooper and so lucky to have you as her parents. She will remain in my prayers. |
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| From: Jim & Erin Morse -
Waukee, IA
| 4/20/2009 9:21:17 AM |
| Congratulations Pawlowski Family! We are glad to hear that things are going well - you have quite the adorable family! |
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| From: Marc M -
Fairfield, OH
| 4/20/2009 8:20:49 AM |
| Todd and Kristin - Glad things are looking up for baby Abby. I bet her big brother is so excited! Great website and thanks for the e-mail Todd. Best wishes to you all! |
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| From: Marco & Sue -
Phoenix, IA
| 4/20/2009 4:45:12 AM |
| Sam, take good care of your mom and dad, and make sure they get rested up! Your sister is getting stronger and healthier every day. We know our Father has great plans for her and for you! |
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| From: Monica & Ben -
Grimes, IA
| 4/19/2009 9:37:11 PM |
Just wanted to let you know that we were thinking of you also and we look forward to meeting little Abby.
Celebrating Harrison's birthday today, does remind you just how fast they really do grow up like Melissa said...it feels like just yesterday I was going to Mercy over my lunch hour to visit them when Harrison had a short stay in the NICU. |
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| From: Melissa M Teggatz -
Ankeny, IA
| 4/19/2009 9:31:41 PM |
Thought about you a lot today! We celebrated Harrison's first birthday and I was imagining how big and strong little Abby will be in a year! Enjoy every little moment.... ....they grow up way too fast!
Soooooo happy to hear she is eating and opening her eyes a little. Can't wait til you are home and ready for visitors! HUGS TO YOU ALL! |
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| From: Aunt Di -
| 4/19/2009 8:41:30 PM |
Was great to hear all that good news, Todd. Thanks for keeping us up to date. You do such a good job of that. Sorry I missed seeing you today at your house but was good you got some one-on-one time with your daughter. Hope Kristin got a nap while Sam napped she looked tired but great spirits as she always is. Keep up the good work.
Hope Sam got a cookie when he got up from his nap. He had his heart set on one before his nap and his mean mother saw differently. I must say, I wanted to have an intervention and say, 'I brought the darn cookies and if the cute little boy wants one he can have one before AND after his nap.' To prevent me from putting my nose somewhere it didn't belong, I just left. I was acting like a grandma and making heartfelt decisions and not mother sensible decisions. |
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| From: Heidi -
Des Moines, IA
| 4/19/2009 4:51:28 PM |
| Yeah!!!!!!! I am so glad that she has had a good day! You guys seem like you are doing a great job balancing everything! Now I will pray she can come home soon! |
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