Hey everyone, Kelli's dad here again. After a rough day Friday, we prayed and waited for news yesterday about how Saturday was going for little Ruby. I'll forward Kelli's email so you can see for yourself. God is good! Keep praying! Thanks!
Hi everyone-
Yesterday we went to see Ruby for the first time. It was great to finally hold her and kiss her. She wasn't doing as well as we had hoped yesterday. We took her to get chest x-rays and they confirmed that she has pneumonia. We were pretty worried about her yesterday as her breathing was hard and the doctor wasn't sure if she would be well enough to leave next Thursday.
So, after a rough night with little sleep, we went again to see her this morning. Thankfully, she seems to be doing much better. She seemed more relaxed and she was breathing easier, even some of the time without oxygen. The doc. stopped by and seemed much friendlier than yesterday. He speaks English so that is very helpful. He was very encouraged by her progress and said that she would possibly be ready to be discharged on Monday and then we could take her to the hotel with us. This is way different than what he said yesterday so we were very pleased. He told us he doesn't know if she has bacterial or viral pneumonia, but they are treating her with antibiotics like it is bacterial. She will continue to get medicine until she leaves the hospital and then he may give us a prescription for her plane ride home, else he said we could also give her infant Tylenol to make her comfortable. So-- we were very excited to see that she is doing much better. Thanks for the prayers; God is answering them. Her eyes looked more alive and she was eating well this morning too. We bought more diapers, formula and wipes for her as they don't have any of this at the hospital. We also brought clothes, socks, a hat and a blanket for her. It is sad to see they are so under supplied, but we are glad we could be there to give these things to her. All in all, we are very encouraged and we will go to see her again tomorrow. The hospital is pretty close to the hotel, but we have to have a driver to get there, so right now we are spending a few hours each day there. We feel like we are a little in the way if we stay all day and she just needs to sleep.
This afternoon we went to the market and bought a few things-- that was fun. Now we are eating at the hotel and we will crash early tonight.
Love you all- thanks again for all of your prayers.
Kelli and Mark
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Praise GOD! that little Ruby is on the track of healing and ready to be in your arms!!!!!! I will continue to pray for her and for you both!!!
Continuing to pray guys! You're less than two days away from your embassy appt now, and I pray that she is well enough to go with you.. and for continued healing!
Hi Mark & Kelli,
I just found out about your blog.. this is a great way for us to be informed.. We are praying for you and Baby Ruby. I called Lyle and he filled us in.. :) We are praying for lil Ruby to gain strength so she can be healthy enough to go to the embassy appt. I'm just sure now she will feel your love and start to "bloom" and grow>> :) Kelli you get your rest also, as needed,, for your next baby.. How exciting..
Love & Prayers
Ray & Bev
Kelli,
So glad Ruby is doing better. I pray she gets better each day.
glad to hear- we will keep praying.
We are praying for little Ruby. I am glad to hear that she is doing so much better. I am praying that she continues to recover quickly so that you can get her home!
Praying for Ruby and both of you! Thinking of you constantly. I hope you are able to enjoy the country some while still caring for your sweet girl. Sarah Z
Kelli's dad, thank you so much for keeping us updated! :)
Kelli and Mark, we are praying for your family and that everything keeps going well for you guys! I can't wait to see pictures of you guys and your daughter!! :)
God Bless!
It's great to hear she is doing better! We'll be praying for her.
If there is any way we can help (in Addis), feel free to call or write as we started a guest home specifically for adoptive parents (www.ethiopiaguesthome.com).
Blessings,
Dave McIlrath, MA
Orphan Advocate
Ethiopia Guest Home
More Than a Place to Stay
www.ethiopiaguesthome.com
0114 19 83 67
0911 88 15 84
Praying for you guys and especially Ruby's health! I think you'll find, as we did, that your love and constant attention will go a long way toward getting her stronger.
It's great to hear that Ruby is doing better. We'll keep praying for her health, your embassy appt, travels home etc!!!! Take Care!
So glad to hear the update! Our prayers continue to be with you during these next days.
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