My friend asked how I was doing yesterday, and I told her that we are just floating on prayers.
It really is true. I know that Ruby and our family are being SO blessed, and watched over right now. It is really amazing how everything has been working out.
Friday night I laid in bed and was praying to feel more prepared for transplant. I have not been hoping every night for a call. It has been more scary than exciting until this point. So, that night, just after I finished spilling my heart out, she woke up and was fussing the whole night. I could tell something was really bothering her. And, I can honestly say, after this weekend's craziness, and watching my poor girl, I really want that new liver for her.
We were warned that she could start bleeding, and also having black tar-like poop. We were to call the second we saw any of this. Every time I changed her diaper, I was so nervous to find anything usual. Just hours after we got to the hospital, she had both. I was so relieved that we were already here, and there were doctors around that knew just what to do.
When Erin Elton was here a couple weeks ago to visit Ruby, and interviewing me for the video that was posted on the Mormon Bachelorette, we were talking about a date to have a special day of fasting and prayer for Ruby. She said, how about July 24th? Well, as it turns out, of all the days of Ruby's life so far, that has been the hardest day. It was a day that she truly need the extra blessing that come from faithful prayer and fasting. AND we saw those miracles happen that day. Her doctors said that she was doing way better than expected on Sunday as she was recovering from septic shock.
I know that we have a loving and amazing Father in Heaven, and he works though amazing people. We have seen this time and time again.
I was just waiting in the lobby of the UCLA Blood and Platelet Center, trying to give blood for Ruby, when a cute girl walked up to the receptionist and said she was there to donate for Ruby Taylor. It was someone that I had never met in person before, but she reads this blog, and felt moved to drop everything today, and donate for Ruby. Turns out that my iron was too low to donate again, and Matt was turned away for another reason as well. I am so thankful for these good people who are willing to serve our sweet baby when they have felt the prompting. Walking back to the hospital, and feeling a little rejected and frustrated for having low iron, I couldn't hold back my emotions when I realized that she was sent there for a reason today.
We have felt strength when we should be weak. We have felt energy, when we have had little sleep. We have felt hope, in this desperate state. We have felt love and support, and prayers, and miracles happening each day. Just when I get down and frustrated, I get an email, text, or call that gives me the strength to go on.
There truly is a plan for us. We are being guided along this path by Heavenly Father. I have known this, but these past few days, the evidence of this has been made very obvious.
We feel your prayers. We feel your support.
Thank you for keeping us afloat.
It really is true. I know that Ruby and our family are being SO blessed, and watched over right now. It is really amazing how everything has been working out.
Friday night I laid in bed and was praying to feel more prepared for transplant. I have not been hoping every night for a call. It has been more scary than exciting until this point. So, that night, just after I finished spilling my heart out, she woke up and was fussing the whole night. I could tell something was really bothering her. And, I can honestly say, after this weekend's craziness, and watching my poor girl, I really want that new liver for her.
We were warned that she could start bleeding, and also having black tar-like poop. We were to call the second we saw any of this. Every time I changed her diaper, I was so nervous to find anything usual. Just hours after we got to the hospital, she had both. I was so relieved that we were already here, and there were doctors around that knew just what to do.
When Erin Elton was here a couple weeks ago to visit Ruby, and interviewing me for the video that was posted on the Mormon Bachelorette, we were talking about a date to have a special day of fasting and prayer for Ruby. She said, how about July 24th? Well, as it turns out, of all the days of Ruby's life so far, that has been the hardest day. It was a day that she truly need the extra blessing that come from faithful prayer and fasting. AND we saw those miracles happen that day. Her doctors said that she was doing way better than expected on Sunday as she was recovering from septic shock.
I know that we have a loving and amazing Father in Heaven, and he works though amazing people. We have seen this time and time again.
I was just waiting in the lobby of the UCLA Blood and Platelet Center, trying to give blood for Ruby, when a cute girl walked up to the receptionist and said she was there to donate for Ruby Taylor. It was someone that I had never met in person before, but she reads this blog, and felt moved to drop everything today, and donate for Ruby. Turns out that my iron was too low to donate again, and Matt was turned away for another reason as well. I am so thankful for these good people who are willing to serve our sweet baby when they have felt the prompting. Walking back to the hospital, and feeling a little rejected and frustrated for having low iron, I couldn't hold back my emotions when I realized that she was sent there for a reason today.
We have felt strength when we should be weak. We have felt energy, when we have had little sleep. We have felt hope, in this desperate state. We have felt love and support, and prayers, and miracles happening each day. Just when I get down and frustrated, I get an email, text, or call that gives me the strength to go on.
There truly is a plan for us. We are being guided along this path by Heavenly Father. I have known this, but these past few days, the evidence of this has been made very obvious.
We feel your prayers. We feel your support.
Thank you for keeping us afloat.
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It's funny because I feel like Ruby's story helps me float some days, too. I feel so much hope for her and I have never spent as much energy praying and fasting for another person before. She is lifting me up and I feel grateful for the opportunity to see her story and be reminded about how much God loves her, you, me, everyone.
SO beautiful
Your blog brings me to tears each time I read it. My daughter Ireland was born on the same day as Ruby, and it breaks my heart to imagine what you are going through watching your small child fight the fight of her life. Your family is in my prayers. I have always been a person is consistently donates blood, as I have B+ and know it is needed, but your story inspires me to make sure to keep doing it, because there are people just like Ruby all over with similar stories all looking for miracles. Thank you for having the strength to share your story with everyone.
You are amazing Ani! I love you! I am so glad you feel the prayers, they are coming from this family daily.
I love how tender mercies happen at just the right time. My friend calls them Love Notes from Heaven, and I truly believe they are. I love your positive attitude even though I know it isn't always easy to have. You truly are an inspiration! We love you!
Crying and praying for you, it is a miracle to see sweet Ruby smile.
So I knew Matt way back when at buy-I. I stumbled across your blog through Facebook. I have been so touched by ruby and your family! I have felt the spirit so strong just by reading your posts. Even though I have never met ruby and probably never will I pray for her and your family constantly. What a sweet little jewel you have in your family.
Ani. Is there a mailing address you are willing to give up?!
Your testimony is going to help so many other mommy's who will or already are going through something similar. Your strength and faith will bring them so much peace. Many prayers are being sent your way, God is faithful and powerful, He has a beautiful plan for your family
Meeting you today as I told you already was fate. I knew I had to be there...my gut, something told me to get in my car and go. I did. The fact that u were even there sitting waiting to be tested at the same time I arrived was not a concidence. No way. You're strength you showed me today was inspiring...your gratefulness to a myself (a stranger) was so friendly. Ruby is truly blessed to have such strong parents. Thank you for sharing your stories with all of us because if it wasn't for this blog I wouldn't have been at the UCLA center today nor would have I known about Rubys situation.
So beautiful Ani. The experience, you, Ruby.
Cold chills..... that's all I have to say right now.
My twenty-one month old daughter has started blessing "Baby Ruby" in her prayers each night, and this has become my favorite part of her prayer. Said in such a heartfelt, sincere, and raw-innocent kind of way. I just know you will pull through this. Best of Luck with the transplant.
Amazing story! Know that thoughts and lots of prayers are coming your way from NY!! Best of luck...she truly is a beautiful baby (as is your other little one, Kate!).
Ani... how neat to see that picture of Ruby smiling! And how neat to have those constant reminders of Heavenly Father's hand in this whole process. Beautiful Ruby continues to be in our prayers... wish we were closer to take Kate to play! Her and Emory would be quite the pair! :)
I found your blog on someone's blog, I just wanted you to know that your story has touched me...I pray that your daughter can get a match asap. she is beautiful and I just wanted you to know I was thinking about your family.
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