Gabi Acker 01/12/2007 to 08/20/2007

At 12:50 this morning Gabi made the decision to go with God. She fought as hard of a fight that any little girl could every be asked to fight!

The Dialysis started off well and that was the last straw. Gabi's body couldn't handle having to work with one more machine. Her blood pressure continued to get lower so they had to continue and up her Epi, which was pulling blood from other organs to keep her heart going. Her lungs got worse and they were having to put the Ventilator on Max for her to be able to breathe. We got very lucky and Gabi again proved how strong she was by making the decision to go with God vs. holding on and making mommy and daddy make the decision. She did hold on until all of the family could get there. Mema and Papa Acker, Mimi and Papi Crawford, Papi Nastasio, Uncle Freddie and Aunt Ginger and Zach, Uncle Michael, and of course Gracie. Several close friends stayed with us through the night as well. Mike McClendon, Aaron Defenbaugh, Morgan Kitchen, Whitney, and Amber. Our Pastor Jim Cain was with us as soon as he heard things weren't well until Gabi made her decision. He lead us in prayer in the Chapel and in Gabi's room. When all of us were in the room with her she could feel the love and we all let her know that it was ok to go with God. At 12:50 this morning Gabi passed away in the best place she could for the circumstances...in her mommy's arms!

I think Gabi was also waiting for the right staff night as well...haha. She had so many of her favorites with her all night. Nurse Crystal, Debbie, Zabrina, Jesse, Laurie. Not to mention that Nurse Shiela came to be with her when she passed and Nurse Hillary came to see all of us and Gabi on her day off too. I'm sure many more that I just don't remember all the names...Micah has them written down somewhere. Even in a time like this she is still organized. Gracie loved Dr. Tieves too, Dr. Tieves had gone home for the night but been with Gabi all day. She came back to the hospital to help us through that trying time. With out Dr. Tieves constant reports and support for us it could of been much more difficult for all of us!

We want to thank everyone who has followed along and prayed with us. Micah and I are so scared with what happens now but we have to keep moving forward. If you follow the blog stay with us a little longer and we'll have the details of the Funeral Arrangements posted on here for anyone who would like to come say goodbye to Gaber Goo!

Love
Jason, Micah, Gracie, Gabi (Our Pink and Squishy Angel)