Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Update on Nathan and Thrifty Finds

Hi everyone. Its good to be home, but I can't wait till my grandson gets home too. If all goes well, he will be home this weekend, if not, I'll be making another trip to Birmingham. I'm having big time withdrawals not being able to see and hold him. He is in a private room as of today, out of CICU, so his mommy and daddy can be with him all the time now. Love that. The surgery went well. They did not have to do the procedure that they were suppose to do on this, his second open heart surgery. When he was first born, the doctors said his 4th ventricle would probably not ever be used. Hence, the 3 surgeries to bypass everything for his blood to flow. But......the 4th ventricle has grown some and now they feel like it can be used. The next 3 to 6 months will let us know more, but we have witnessed a miracle. What they are telling us now, he could have a normal 2 ventricle heart, which is like you and me. Nathan is a miracle in my eyes in many ways. I appreciate all the prayers that everyone has prayed for Nathan. I thought you might would like to know what the Lord has done for our family.

I just had to share these pictures of his first day at the hospital....



This one is actually at the hotel the first morning before the heart cath. He loves to sleep like this.


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He couldn't have anything to eat after 2 am, so we tried to keep him asleep so he wouldn't get hungry.
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These next 2 pictures I just love. They gave him something to relax him and so he wouldn't care if he was hungry. The nurse said it usually knocks babies out and kids just get silly. Our baby got silly.....
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His first bottle after surgery.
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NOW, ON TO THRIFTY FINDS........................... I haven't been able to post because of being in Birmingham so some of these are from a couple of weeks ago too.

The centerpiece at the table is a good will find. I got them in separate pieces and put them together. The mirror was a gold frame and I used my trusty spray paint to give it a much needed face lift. The glass cloche me and my honey made. It was a type of sconce, large one at that, and my husband found the wooden thing, which turned out to be a rod holder, spray painted it out the same color as the frame, and now I have another cloche...love it.

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Here's a close up..the mirror was $3.00, and the sconce was .99, wooden topper .49.

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The garland with the cream balls, I got at good will still wrapped in the package, brand new. I got 2 of those. $2.00.
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I also got this garland brand new in the package.
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The green almost feels like ceramic, so neat.

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This pumpkin for .50 from Pampered Chef, still in the box.

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And lastly, this bowl also for .50. For some reason, I found a lot to decorate for fall. I love the fall season.

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I'm joining this next to last party for thrifty finds at Rhoda's Southern Hospitality. Thanks Rhoda for hosting these great parties. Be sure and check out all the thrifty finds. You wouldn't believe what some people can find.

I'm also joining Rhondi at Rose Colored Glasses for the first day of fall party. Check it out.


Have a great day! Debbie

13 comments:

  1. I love your fall decorations !
    I will say a prayer for your dear little grandson - he is a sweetie pie !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  2. Such great finds, especially love the handmade cloche. And what a miracle indeed. Thanks for having the courage to share little Nathan's story with us. May God continue to bless that family.
    Kim

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  3. God bless this darling little one! What a sweetie,so glad the surgery went well, and he may be on his way home. Our God is such a big and good God.
    Happy Fall! Your decorations are beautiful.
    xo Lidy

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  4. Hi Debbie
    Forget the fall decorations! The star of the show is your little grandson! I;m glad to hear what God has done and join with you in expecting continued improvement until he is healthy and whole
    Thanks for joining the party today.
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  5. What a sweetie that little boy is, just love the silly picture of him! Prayers are with him and your family. Great fall decor! My favorite is what you did to the chandelier. Looks great!

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  6. Debbie little Nathan is such a precious boy!
    I can't believe he had open heart surgery already? Oh my goodness! I will pray hard all goes well for him always.

    Your founds some gorgeous new Fall finds! Love the beautiful tray and the PC pumpkin! What a deal!

    Thanks for your kind visit! It was so nice to hear from you my friend.
    ~Blessings to you and yours, ~Melissa :)

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  7. Debbie - so glad for the update! I have been praying for sweet Nathan and was ready for some great news!!

    The Lord is working in his little life already, and we just look forward to see what else He is going to do through this precious child of His.

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  8. Lovely fall decorations. I hope that your little Nathan is doing well. Happy Fall!

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  9. Debbie

    Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow!

    Thanks so much for the birthday wishes and your visits, even when I'm MIA which has been quite often lately. I can't seem to stay organizied, but that's okay...my life is full, right?

    Hugs!
    Kat

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  10. What an angel Nathan is. A miracle indeed! Prayers offered for him and your family.

    You hit the Fall Decor SCORE! LOL love all of it. Really love the cloche you made, very unique.

    Bug hugs to you, hang in there. XOXOXO
    *hugs*deb

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  11. Thanks for your sweet visit Debbie! I hope all is still going well for baby Nathan. He's so cute!

    ~Happy Fall! ~Melissa :)

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  12. Looks like you found some great deals and you also did some great makeovers! Love the cloche idea - smart thinking. But most importantly, so wonderful to read that your grandson is doing so well. May God continue to watch after him and I know many will be saying prayers for him. God Bless, Cathy

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  13. Hello! I am so glad you are joining Door of Welcome!
    I think me following your blog is destiny. your blog name Simply Cherished, and the first post I see is about your little grandson.
    I think that says it all.
    Prayers abounding!
    Welcome! Karen @ Some Days Are Diamonds

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