Story of Our Lives...

So much has happened to us this week I cannot even begin to think on where I should begin!

First I want to update on Ava and Bella...

Ava came off of EMCO on Wednesday. Her oxygen saturation levels have been running a little low, but they are doing well enough that she is surpassing the expectations of what was expected of her. She still has a long road of recovery, but the first 2 majors steps are complete. God is definitely on her side:)

Bella had surgery on Thursday and is recovering very well. Jason and I actually got to see her last night. She looked incredible, as if she had not even had surgery that day. And the most amazing news was delivered after her surgery. Her pulmonary vessels have always been very slow. Matt and Megan were told this would never change, well as we all know she is an exception to the rules. Her vessels are "normal" sized. Can you believe it? It is as if God is showing just how much he can do for us if you just believe. Bella has been through many challenges, but still continues to beat the odds.
I have to be honest though, one of the toughest things Jason and I have done was to actually go into Bella's room in the PICU. She looked just like Gabi did...laying in the same position, iv's in every inch of her little body, medication by her side, the trach, her little tongue was moving like crazy, and most importantly she had little piggies in her hair. I had to keep staring at her hair color to focus on the fact it was not my little girl...all Jason could see was Gabi. Although it brought on tears later in the night, we were very glad we went in and saw Bella. We know that believing in God and what he is capable of doing for us is possible, but when we think of what happened to our baby it has definitely made us wonder. So seeing Bella reassured us that with God, all things are possible!

Now on for our update...
Kinsley is doing well and growing more everyday, so of course I am starting to look like a cow:) I will post picture next week. On Tuesday I will be 7 months...holy moley, we are sooooooo excited!

Jason has had an interesting week to say the least. His company decided to restructure and in turn down size. So after only 3 months in his position was eliminated. Can you say...what next??? With that being said he is currently looking for a new job and we have to find something fast, no income is not a way to live when you had no idea it was coming!
Today we also found out that our health insurance is no long in effective as of March 1. Being 7 months pregnant is not a good thing without health insurance. So anyone out there know of anything in the KC, Topeka, Lawrence, or Indianapolis area for a well experienced sales manager/recruiting/trainer positions? To get out of our lease and move back to KC will cost a lot, but at this point we are looking at all of our options.

I do apologize for venting, I haven't done this in a while, but it seems as if nothing is going our way. Oh, did I mention we got a flat tire on my brand new car on our way back to KC yesterday. And of course it wasn't something that could be fixed, so we had to purchase a new tire on top of everything! When it rains it pours...I wish we could find some kind of shelter for just a bit!

I did want to thank those of you who participated and donated this week for the one week challenge. The week is not over yet, so for those of you who have not had a chance to donate you still have tonight, Saturday, and Sunday. Remember it is for a great cause, these families could really use our help...we depend on you for that help! Thanks again!

And if I could I have one more minor request, please keep us in your prayers as we try to find our way through this n ext challenge we have been given.

Love to all:)