Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Surprise!

I was so exhausted yesterday evening that as soon as we got home from the hospital, I laid down on the couch and fell asleep until midnight! I pumped and went straight to bed! So this is my first opportunity to catch everyone up on our wonderful day yesterday! Lawson's nurse called early to let us know they would be taking him off the ventilator at noon. When my mom and I arrived at the hospital, he was already off the ventilator! They were using a nasal cannula to give him just a little bit of support. He looked absolutely amazing! The awesome suprise came soon after we returned from lunch. I got to hold him!!! He was a little upset at first, but we were able to calm him down with sugar. Seriously, they have these little containers of sugar water made just for calming down upset babies! We got a video clip of how it works- too funny! I'm going to upload it, but it takes forever, so if you don't see the video, check back later. So I ended up staying there holding him until almost 6pm. Needless to say, it was a great day. :)

Keep up the prayers! They're working!
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    What wonderful news!!! Go Lawson!!

    Jamie Whited Campbell

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  2. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    What a wonderful Tuesday! Mitzi, you look great! Continuing to pray. Our God is an awesome God!
    Linda DuRant

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  3. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    What a beautiful, beautiful boy!! We're all praying for Lawson and the Levering Crew! What a great surprise to be able to hold your your sweet boy! Nolan and Mason will be so happy to see Lawson's full face again!

    Diana Frost

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  4. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Mitzi,
    Your wonderful news brought tears to my eyes. All of your League sisters are praying for you and Awesome Lawson! Stay positive and know that all of you are in God's hands!

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  5. Lauri McCoyMay 5, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    What a Great picture, finally the little man is in your arms!! So SOOOOOO Happy to hear more awesome Lawson news!!! Woo hooo!!! Sending huge happy hugs the Levering crews way!!
    :)
    Lauri

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  6. RedMay 5, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    beautiful

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  7. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Mitzi...his little face is a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e and he looks so alert!!prayers,love, and blessings, Debbie

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  8. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    MITZI....HE IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE BABY...GOD STILL IS IN THE MIRACLE BUSINESS...RIGHT...HE IS TRULY A MIRACLE BABY....TAKE CARE....HOPE EACH DAY BRINGS HIM CLOSER TO YOU TAKING HIM HOME.....LOVE TO ALL...SUE KISER

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  9. MCRCollinsMay 5, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    What fabulous news!!! Lawson is such a little warrior (and handsome to boot) :) Praises to HIM! Love, Mary Catherine Collins

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  10. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Oh my gosh! What a great surprise! This made my day:)

    nynke

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  11. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    HE IS SO BEAUTIFUL - IT'S WONDERFUL TO SEE ALL OF HIS LITTLE FACE! HE TRULY IS A MIRACLE IN PROGRESS AND I KEEP HIM IN MY PRAYERS CONSTANTLY!

    Jeannie

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  12. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful....I'm speechless!! and soooo happy for all of you...we continue praying for strength every day!!

    Kim Langston;)

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  13. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    I'm so excited to see you holding him...brought tears to my eyes. i'm so happy for u guys! miss yal a lot. will keep praying!
    the wrights

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  14. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    He is so beautiful!! I am so happy he is doing so great! I will continue to pray for you all. Give Cousin Lawson Hugs & Kisses from us. (You can also give Cousin Lacey a big kiss from Chase. ;))
    Love, Angie, Mike, Ryan, and Chase

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  15. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    What a great day for you Mitzi!! It's so nice to see you holding Lawson!!! I can't wait to see the new video....keep us posted on his progress:)
    Love,
    Lenny & Kelly

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  16. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    Lawson has the most precious mouth and lips I've ever seen!! What a beautiful day for you guys. We love you!
    Danielle

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  17. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    WOW!!! PRAISE HIM1!! PRAISE HIM!!! OUR GOD IS ... AN AWESOME GOD!!!
    LOOK AT THAT BEAUTIFUL AWESOME LAWSON!!! LOOK AT THE PEACE AND CALMNESS ON THAT SWEET FACE! GOD'S EYES ARE UPON THE LEVERINGS!
    LOOK AT THAT PROUD AND HAPPY DAD AND... LISTEN TO THE WORDS OF THAT LOVING MOTHER AND WIFE...
    GOD IS PLEASED!!!
    So many have prayed and continue to pray and PRAISE GOD. How fitting as we approach Mother's Day for GOD to demonstrate to all of us, HIS JOY, at our prayers for Lawson. A recovery and healing only HE could have performed, we witness!!!
    "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!" - obvious, loud and
    clear!
    BEAUTIFUL!!!
    Love,
    Jackie Scott

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