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It is truly a blessing to see this picture of Tara's baby. I want a name!!!! For now I am going to call her Hope. God knows who I am praying about. Bless you K. kbird
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Posted 01/04/2009 10:48pm
Author: kiwibird
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She doesn't have a name yet, but they contacted my son about a website he was talking about once. My son really loves names. I'll post the name as soon as I find out what they have decided to name her.
I think I'll have to make a trip to Iowa sometime within the next few months!
K 
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Posted 01/04/2009 11:16pm
Author: kreynolds
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If only we would remember situations such as this and the unbelievable power of community prayer, we would be able to see so many more miracles! Thank you God for stepping in and covering, providing for and blessing your people--all to YOUR GLORY and HONOR. Amen.
B2Y
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Posted 01/05/2009 06:54am
Author: blessings2you
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Praise God for he is worthy to be praised! Prayer is a powerful tool we have been given by the Lord.
I am praying God will use this to return your Aunt to him as well as for Tara and (for now) baby Hope.
Love in Christ
pooh
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Posted 01/05/2009 07:15am
Author: poodlelady
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Prayer works wonders. What a wonderful illustration you have shared.
I love babies, any picture is adorable. My great nephew Zachary was about the same weight at his birth. He is now graduated from high school and attending community college. He is a healthy 6 foot tall very handsome young man.
God is good all the time, all the time God is good.
KraftyKatz
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Posted 01/05/2009 10:25am
Author: kraftykatz
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My mom called me yesterday afternoon as her sister had called her. They were so worried about Tara (the mom) as this afternoon visitors were no longer allowed. Her condition was deteriorating. Later last night, my mom called me again, Her sister just called and she was so excited. Her condition has suddenly improved dramatically and at that moment they were getting her ready to see her baby for the first time!
The baby is doing great. They're having trouble keeping her from wiggling off down in NICU but she's entertaining and charming them nonetheless.
I know all of you moms out there remember what great "medicine" that was for you once you saw your baby. I know I was pretty sick but once I saw that baby, Whoo! Hooo! 
K
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Posted 01/05/2009 08:21pm
Author: kreynolds
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My mom called me yesterday afternoon as her sister had called her. They were so worried about Tara (the mom) as this afternoon visitors were no longer allowed. Her condition was deteriorating. Later last night, my mom called me again, Her sister just called and she was so excited. Her condition has suddenly improved dramatically and at that moment they were getting her ready to see her baby for the first time!
The baby is doing great. They're having trouble keeping her from wiggling off down in NICU but she's entertaining and charming them nonetheless.
I know all of you moms out there remember what great "medicine" that was for you once you saw your baby. I know I was pretty sick but once I saw that baby, Whoo! Hooo!
K
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Posted 01/06/2009 05:20am
Author: kreynolds
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My mom called me yesterday afternoon as her sister had called her. They were so worried about Tara (the mom) as this afternoon visitors were no longer allowed. Her condition was deteriorating. Later last night, my mom called me again, Her sister just called and she was so excited. Her condition has suddenly improved dramatically and at that moment they were getting her ready to see her baby for the first time!
The baby is doing great. They're having trouble keeping her from wiggling off down in NICU but she's entertaining and charming them nonetheless.
I know all of you moms out there remember what great "medicine" that was for you once you saw your baby. I know I was pretty sick but once I saw that baby, Whoo! Hooo!
K
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Posted 01/06/2009 05:26am
Author: kreynolds
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Such excellent news and Praise be to God for His abounding mercy and grace. Let's keep praying that the new "medicine" will do its job and mother and daughter both totally recover and all ends well to the glory of God.
B2Y
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Posted 01/06/2009 05:39am
Author: blessings2you
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They finally named the baby. Her name is Bella Jean. Bella means beautiful. The Jean is for her maternal grandmother (my aunt). I looked up the name Jean and found that it means "God is gracious" and he certainly has been.
My cousin had been through so much and was in such fear and shock that she had difficulty bonding with the baby at first. That's not unusual. She was like a hollow shell of herself my aunt said. However, she's now bonding with little Bella and was just released from the hospital. Although she has a brother in the area, she's staying at a Ronald McDonald House so she can be close by. They've been having my cousin put her thumb in a pacifier which the baby sucks on when they give her feed her via IV. That has helped.
My aunt is going home tomorrow as mother and baby are now stable. I want to thank everyone once again for their prayers and messages of support. My family really has been touched by your love and support and they thank all of you as well.
K
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Posted 01/12/2009 05:05pm
Author: kreynolds
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Give Tara and Bella Jean a big hug from all of us who have been praying diligently for them. Praise God things are working out as they did. What a great testimony to God's power, love and the fervent prayer of His people.
B2Y
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Posted 01/12/2009 07:37pm
Author: blessings2you
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I just praise God for this incredible miracle and display of His awesome power! How beautiful and I will continue to pray for Tara and Bella to continue to improve and to bond.
God is so gracious.
Blessings!
Andrea
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Posted 01/13/2009 04:03am
Author: allforhim
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Bella weighed three pounds the other day. I called her grandma today and learned that Bella and her mom may be flying home to Iowa City as early as Saturday! Her oxygen levels are going down slightly when she eats and does other um...bodily functions but other than that she seems to be thriving. Mom is doing well now also.
Their insurance company did not want to cover the cost of flying Bella back to Iowa. I guess the price tag is $30,000.00. However, when her husband's employer, the University of Iowa heard that, they took action and agreed to pay the cost so she can come home quickly and safely. This is another thing we are praising God for.
My church makes "blankets of love" for our local Ronald McDonald House. I just made my first one on Saturday so of course, I had to make a tiny blanket for Bella. I live about 300 miles or so away from Iowa City so I probably won't get a chance to see her until this summer.
K
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Posted 01/20/2009 07:16pm
Author: kreynolds
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Just a quick final update. I got an email from my cousin tonight. Bella is being released from the hospital to go home on Saturday. They had originally said she wouldn't be released until March 14 which was her "due date". However, she has been doing so well that they are releasing her two weeks early.
Thanks again for your amazing outpouring of love and prayers!
K
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Posted 02/26/2009 07:43pm
Author: kreynolds
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