Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Beautiful Baby Girl

Ella Dawn Burk getting loving from Daddy!
Night one is done and things are still looking good. Little Ella is so beautiful and doing as well as can be expected. Despite the tubes she seems to be resting well. They are keeping her slightly sedated to allow her body to rest as much as possible. The first heart condition Ella had was resolved with yesterdays surgery. They will now start the three procedures to fix her second condition. The first surgery should be done within the next week. We will keep you posted. The following two procedures will be done at a later time. Ella has great color and was even sucking her finger really hard yesterday. The medical staff says these are all great things to see with heart babies.


Amy is already a great mom! She is pumping so Ella will have the best nutrition possible. Amy is feeling, well, like she just had a c-section. :) Although she is very sore she is taking the nessecary steps of recovery. This morning she was able to go see Ella. They cannot hold her yet becasue of the ventilator but her crib is open so they can touch her and give her lots of kisses. Amy and Jon have been sleeping with recieving blankets over the past couple weeks. Now Ella has them in her crib with her so she will recognize their smell. Amy and Jon sing to her and give her lots of love.


Thank you all for your many, many prayers. We all know this journey has just begun but it feels so good to be done with procedure number one and to be able to see this precious baby that we have waited so long to meet!

For Amy and Jon,
Aunt Rachael

16 comments:

  1. I am so glad to hear that the 1st surgery went well. Ella is absolutely gorgeous! It's hard to believe that she has anything that needs to be fixed. We're keeping you all in our prayers.

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  2. Thank you for the updates! Ella is soooo beautiful! Praise the Lord, she is a strong little girl and so precious! Praying lots and will continue!

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  3. She beautiful, Amy & Jon! It's so good to see her!

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  4. God is so good! She looks so precious and her tiny mouth is so cute! Looks like she is sleeping well! :)
    What wonderful parents and family she has. Praying for a quick recovery for Amy, rest for the entire family, and complete healing for little Ella! HAPPY ONE DAY OLD SWEETHEART!!

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  5. I can't stop crying tears of extreme joy! We are all so happy for you and are looking forward to meeting baby Ella and experiencing in person the miraculous child God has created her to be. Candace Roberts

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  6. Oh wow.... I cant wait to meet her and she looks like her daddy... Praise God for Ella, And the Joy she brings to all.

    Love and Kisses from her GREAT Uncle John and Aunt Beth and lots of cousins.

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  7. Thank you Rachael for the pics and updates...they are such a blessing!! Love you Ella, Jon & Amy!

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  8. (via Patti Bonar) there are people all over the world, people you will never meet, that are praying for Ella. She is a precious child.

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  9. Wow, guys..she is beautiful! We are so thrilled at the good news and thanking God continually. Please know that you are being lifted up around the clock. Thank you so much for posting pictures...keep them coming :-)
    Much love,
    The Crawley Crew

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  10. What a precious baby! Congratulations! I'm so glad to hear that Amy got to go see her this morning.

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  11. PRAISE GOD, THE LORD HAS HEARD THE CRIES OF THE PRAYER WARRIORS.I COULD NOT WAIT TO HEAR.I AM A WARRIOR ON THE MATT FRIEDEMAN SHOW WEB SITE.I ASK GOD FOR SO MUCH AND HE DID SOOO MUCH.I AM STILL PRAYING FOR ELLA DAWN (love that name). IS A NORMAL LITTLE GIRL ONEDAY SOON,YOU DID THIS GOD.THANKYOU, GOD. DIANE MCDONALD ROBINSON

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  12. SHE is absolutely a gorgeous angel girl! I cried on this post and seeing all the pictures. She looks so perfect you two!! PERFECT and PRECIOUS in every way!
    I can't stop thinking about you guys and praying, praying, praying!

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  13. Found out about Ella via a mutual friend's facebook prayer. Just prayed for your little girl! That the Lord would heal her, protect her and that His hand would be on your family as He cares best for your little one! Will continue to pray! She was born on my son's 3rd birthday:)

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  14. Praise God!!!! We are REJOICING with you all. Ella is such a precious, beautiful, baby girl! You are in our prayers.

    -Hannah

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  15. What a beautiful baby girl, praise God for this precious life! We will be praying for Ella.
    Blessings,
    Kim Chatham

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  16. I love it! God answered our prayers...and continue to give us the desires of our hearts...oh how wonderful!

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