In the U.S.A.

Hi again,

First I want to say a million thanks for all of the love, prayers, support, encouragement, advice, referrals, donations, and all else that you all have done to help us during this time with Kenya.  I can't express enough how deeply touched our family is by the overwhelming amount of support we have received these past few days.

Yesterday was a very blessed day.  We went to the American Consulate first thing in the morning and even though they were closed, they let us in and they were able to process her passport in less than 3 hours (usually this can take months).  So a huge thanks to all those who put a word in to get that process going.  The staff there were expecting us and were super helpful in getting the process done quickly.

We then were able to find a flight to fly out at 2:30 yesterday afternoon and had smooth flights with no problems (thanks Delta).  Kenya did great for her first time flying and the pilot even gave her a little pair of wings pin.  We arrived into Grand Rapids last night at 10:00 and Dave's brother James and his wife Lisa picked us up and took us directly to Devos Children's Hospital from the airport.  The staff here knew Kenya's story and got Kenya right in to the ER and the staff were so incredibly friendly and wonderful.  The hospital is beautiful and we have our own room with a pull-out bed where we can stay with Kenya at all times and nurses are available 24 hours to help us.  We were so so happy that we didn't have to let Kenya go to NICU again and I am able to continue feeding her, holding her, and caring for her.

After getting Kenya situated that night, my sister-in-law took me into the adult ER and I was able to get checked out no problem, and get on anti-biotics right away for my infections.  Happy to have that taken care of and know that I will be getting better so I can better take care of my sweet baby girl.  It is easy to see how God's hand was working through everything yesterday and we are so grateful to be able to here with Kenya.

Today Kenya is hooked up getting a 24 hour EEG.  The staff were super careful putting this on her and she has her head all covered up in a little gauze helmet, she looks so cute.  Tomorrow she will get a cranial MRI.  Even though she has to get all of these tests and everything done all over again, it is so good to have them done by such caring people who we feel like we can trust.

Thank you again to everyone who has been instrumental in helping Kenya get to the states and getting her the care she needs, whether through prayer, donations, advice, or making contacts to help Kenya out.  We can't say enough how blessed we feel to have so many people who love and want to help our baby girl.

Will continue to keep you all posted... keep the prayers coming! :)

Love,
Kristin, Dave, and Kenya