Thanks so much everyone for leaving your comments. It's so good to know that people are still thinking of us - especially as our lives have changed so dramatically within these past few weeks. We always wonder who is still following our journey...
Anyway...yes...we have some big news!!!
On Friday Graham and I went to the hospital to pick up Faith. It was rather strange...just knowing that there would be no more trips to the hospital. Again...feelings of 'surrealness'. Was this REALLY happening??? Is Faith REALLY coming home to live with us??? On the one hand this was the day that we had been dreaming about for so long...and yet it was also a very normal day. Nothing spectacular happened at the hospital. We just loaded her into her carseat, packed up her stuff, received some last minute instructions from the nurse, then we headed back home. It was all so easy. After 142 days of visiting Faith in the hospital and experiencing the emotional roller coaster of having two extremely premature babies...this leg of our journey was finally over. Nothing big and flashy. Just time to move on...
Faith has managed to fit into our daily routine very well. She's a great 'feeder'. (Much faster than Makaila who often spits up). At this point, our lives seem to revolve around food & changing diapers. Isaiah calls both girls "Taya" (a shortened version of Makaila's name). He's very affectionate towards both of them. To our suprise, Isaiah has decided to take potty training to the next level these past few weeks. He's now able to remove his own diaper (which we have discovered several times when we have gone into his room to retrieve him from his afternoon nap). We just know that one of these days we're going to discover something unpleasant in his room. Despite this however, we're excited that he's taking the initiative to potty train himself.
I've basically accepted the fact that it will be almost impossible to go anywhere with all three of our kids right now. At this stage, I think it would be too much hassle (with feeds, naps, potty training etc). We also don't really have a vehicle that would fit all of us and our gear (unfortunately the deal that we had made with buying the 2004 Toyota Sienna ended up falling through). That's okay. We don't mind being "home bodies".
Well...I'm sure there's probably lots more that I could say...but my time on the computer is very limited. Thanks again everyone for your continued prayers. I will be taking Faith into Children's hospital on Friday for her second MRI. Our pediatrition recently told us that her head is growing at a little faster rate than normal - so we're eager to get the results of the MRI. We're not too worried though. In all honesty, I think that she's just inherited a "McMahon head". We'll be sure to post the results when we recieve them.
Blessings,
The McMahon 5
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Hi Karyn and Graham. My name is Avey Christiansen and I have been reading your blog since Aimee Odegard made a link to it. I just wanted to say a big congratulations on finally having your family home together, it must be so exciting for you. I also wanted to thank you for sharing your lives. Your faith has made me feel so encouraged. I hope you keep the blog up even after the girls are settled.
Hi Karyn and Graham. Congratualtions on the homecoming of Faith! We are very excited for your family as you can be together under one roof as a family. It is so more precious because we didn't have it that way. To think the things we once took for granted. Enjoy your time together and we'll catch up together soon.
All the best
Christine & Jeff Reimer
Hi,
I am a friend of Maxine & Don Springer and have been praying for you and reading your blog since the births. What joyous news to read that your hospital days are over, your girls are both home, and your family is settling in to just being a family! It's all good. :)
Janet
How amazing to hear that you are all home together at last!!! We are so excited for you and continue to pray for you as you now settle into life with 3 kids! We look forward to the day when we are all healthy and our girls can come meet your girls!
love,
Don, Maxine, Carrie & Isabella
A big congrats to getting your babies home finally. I started following your blog while I was in the hospital on bed rest with twins that I was carrying for another couple. Its amazing for me to see how far you have all come and I can't even imagine how you all feel. My prayers will continue to stay with you always!
Take care,
Jenette Gonzalez
Yeah! We were so happy to hear the wondeful and exciting news while in Fort St. John marking the other end in the passage of life. As another journey begins for the five of you, we looking forward to sharing many times together. Our love always,
The Guy Cousins
PRAISE GOD!!! What happy, happy news! I'm so excited for you!!!
Much love to you from us,
The Krikkes
Angela, Kevin & Elijah
Karyn & Graham,
Congratulations! We are so happy for you and are praising God with you! So glad to hear that everyone's settling into a routine. And potty training too! We'll get together after things settle down a bit.
We love you lots,
Jeremy, Leanne, Daniel & Rebecca
YAY!! I am SO happy that you are all home under the same roof. That is so great!! Praise God.
We are thrilled that God has allowed your little family to now be under one roof - with lots of time to be together. We'll pray about a vehicle, the girls continued health, Isaiah in his role of learning to be a big brother, for strength, energy and wisdom that you and Graham will need. Keep us posted and we'll keep praying. Enjoy making memories. Gloria for all those cheering for you in the Career Centre at TWU.
Hello Karyn & Graham.
I had no idea what you were all going through until Collene emailed me about it. Wow! What a journey! Praise God for the miracles! God Bless you both!
Richard Snyder.
Hello Karyn & Graham.
I had no idea what you were all going through until Collene emailed me about it. Wow! What a journey! Praise God for the miracles! God Bless you both!
Richard Snyder.
i have been in prayer for your family every day since i heard about your situation. God is so good! it brings tears to my eyes to think of you finally living like a normal family without the constant fear of losing one of your children. will keep checking back :)
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