Clara Elyse Murphy

Day of life 87, 37 3/7 weeks

2030 grams. 4 pounds 7 ounces

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and 

not grow weary,they will walk and not be faint. 

Isaiah 40:31

It's hard to believe that if Clara was born today she would be full term. I also can't believe that we have been in the hospital for 87 days. How far our little baby has come. The above photo was taken just a few days after she was born. This was the first time I got to hold her. She was probably a pound. 

I think then I couldn't have even imagined how difficult things would get, how at times we would be carried through it, or how incredibly strong and NICU smart Jason and I would have to become to be her advocate. In the beginning and still now anything  mentioned at the hospital about Clara, I would/will go home and read about it. It is important when you have a critically ill child, or loved one to be very knowledgeable about what is going on. We are not doctors or nurses, but I feel we know her best. We are her voice. 

The bronc has been rescheduled for Tuesday, as much as I put my foot down and fussed that we wanted it done tomorrow. (like they said a week ago) For reasons I just had to accept but not like, we will not find our answers tomorrow about Clara's airway. Tuesday it will be. I pray that she still continues to do well until then, so there will be no other reasons to postpone again. 

We just love her so much and want her to come home with us. Please continue to pray for Clara for now and Tuesday. Pray for good results, and for strength for us to press on if there are not.