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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

San Antonio here we come!!!!!

Because Carley cannot provide enough oxygen for her body due to her lungs being so underdeveloped, her only hope is to have a titanium rib extension. The rib extensions would allow room for her lungs to expand. Then her lungs could supply all the oxygen her little body requires without having to depend on a ventilator. About a month ago we sent in her application for evaluation and we got a response today. Sometime in the summer of 2008 our little girl will be evaluated in San Antonio by the medical staff at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital. Although being accepted for evaluation does not necessarily mean she is accepted for the surgery, at least it gives us more hope than we have had in a long time.

Based on everything we were told when she was born, there are only two reasons why this is all possible. You. And Carley. Your thoughts and prayers mean so much to us and really have elevated Carley to another level. She couldn’t do it without your prayers. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

More news to report that truly baffles science. Carley has now been on a c-pap for more than 20 minutes. I’m sure our wonderful nurses can explain it better, but in essence, instead of the ventilator taking breaths for Carley, she does all the work. And she has been able to maintain her saturation levels and kept her heart rate down. She truly amazes me everyday. Nothing I face can ever compare to what that little girl goes through everyday. She truly is special.

Now for why most of you come here!

I think I scare her!



You really wanted to see me! I know.

Thanks to all once again!!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Estas preciosa Carley, sin duda alguna eres una pedacito de cielo, y aparte de lo especial que eres, nos haces pensar en lo fuerte y valiente que eres y a la vez tan pequeñita, aunque no te conozco en persona, en mis oraciones estas presente.

Anonymous said...

you have a precious little girl i have 2 of my own and today i talked to the about helping all the childen who are sick and they said yes so we donated the 15.00 for 12 months i hope more ppl do the same these r a gift and we need to take care of them i hope more ppl help so that all of the children r taken care of. the way i look at it is isnt alot but u never know when this could be someone in your family i hope she gets better and i hope that yall get all the help that she needs and that she gets better to live a full and wonderful life yall r blessed with a precious one


the Smith family
i hope yall the best

vhRaider said...

To the Smith Family,

Thank you for taking the time to post and especially thank you for donating to the Children's Miracle Network. So many children benifit from donations like yours and your donation helps so many kids like Carley. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

yall have a beautiful little angel she looks like she is doing real well and just have faith she will grow up to be a pretty young lady and i personaly will keep carly and your family in my prayers she truly is a grogeus litte girl

Anonymous said...

We think about all of you every day. Your entire family is so remarkable. My dad works with your wife and my little sister babysat your oldest daughter for a couple of years. They are still very close. I feel like I have known you, Crystal, Baily, and Emily forever. You are an inspiration to my family.

Anonymous said...

Your baby is absolutly precious. Her eyes are amazing! You and your family are in my prayers. I truly hope she gets the help she needs. I heard your story on KLLL and cried all the way to work. She is an inspiration to us all. I have 4 children myself and my middle child gave us a scare when he was born, although i do not know what it is like to be in your situation, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anonymous said...

Kristal & Carlos -
Margie shared the exciting news about coming to San Antonio. Truly amazing! Carley Faith is a fighter and the two of you are amazing parents. Stay strong, I keep you in my prayers!

Marti