Have you ever seen a baby smile right after birth? I’ve delivered over 200 babies in my early years as a family practice doctor and never saw a baby smile at the time of birth.
Momma Danielle looking at her heavily monitored baby girl.
Today, Romee has been in this world for 9 days. She is 5 days post-op from open heart surgery with major reconstruction of the heart vessels, and already she has most of the tubes and hardware removed, such as the intubation tube, both chest tubes, the electrodes on her chest, and the electroencephalogram on her head. The oxygen tubes you see in the photo below have been removed as well. She still has the nasogastric feeding tube in place. The food she gets delivered through the NG tube is her mother’s pumped breast milk.We had a bit of a scare two days ago when Romee’s eyes rolled repeatedly up into her head, accompanied a few times by her head moving up and down. The EEG showed no seizure activity, thankfully. The neurologist thought the seizure-like movements were from the medications. He reduced the dose of her pain medication which immediately resolved the problem. I later found out that the pain medication was Fentanyl, which is synthetic morphine. Barrett and I both have had respiratory arrests when given Fentanyl for pain control during surgical procedures—his was a difficult wisdom tooth extraction and mine was brain surgery. Since Baby Romee has some of our DNA, it is understandable that the Fentanyl could cause an unexpected adverse reaction.Danni and Barrett report that all the people involved in Romee’s care at Stanford Children’s Hospital have done an admirable job. Imagine doing major reconstructive surgery on a tiny newborn baby! I find it mind boggling.I think the hundreds of prayers and good wishes for Romee and family have made a big difference. I’m utterly amazed at Braveheart’s rapid recovery. We expected her to be in the cardiovascular intensive care unit for at least two to three weeks. I hear from Barrett that she will go to the “floor” (non intensive care) in a couple of days. Soon, Danni will be able to breast feed and make skin-to-skin contact.What a miracle!We are so grateful for all of the care and concern, prayers, ceremonies, rituals, songs, and good wishes. We feel encircled in love and support.
The tube in Braveheart’s nose is the nasogastric feeding tube which delivers Danni’s pumped breast milk.
Ecstasy! Danni finally gets to hold her little Braveheart. She sucks on the pacifier in order to strengthen the muscles involved in breast feeding.
Together at last! Barrett, Danni, and Baby Romee, a.k.a, Braveheart.
August 4th, 2023
Braveheart has been in the Stanford Children’s Hospital for 13 days. The nasogastric feeding tube has been removed. Thankfully, she is able to vigorously breastfeed. She will go home soon which is amazing since we expected it wouldn’t be until September that the family would be able to return to their home in Truckee, California, near the Sierra Nevada Mountains. I am convinced that the literally hundreds of prayers said in various prayer circles throughout the country, as well as abroad, have made a huge difference. Imagine only staying five days in the ICU after open heart surgery as a newborn!!
Romee will be temporarily on three medications when she is discharged. The first one is an antibiotic for the oozing at the wound site, probably related to an immune reaction to the dissolving sutures. The cardiac surgeon did not want to take a chance—even if there was only a small chance of the oozing serum being related to an infection. The second medication is for “thinning the blood” due to a tiny clot in the upper atrium of the heart where the electrical probe was. The third medication is a diuretic to help the baby pee out some of the edema throughout her body. She will be on the diuretic and the blood thinning medication for a month at which time she will hopefully be off all meds.
I feel so thankful for all the love and support our little family has received.
Miracles abound!
Dear Erica, Oh Goodness….Just now found this….Thank you for including me……My heart raced as I read the news, the searing SAGA….then…such good news….Your Grandbaby, Braveheart Romee, is already demonstrating what is important, now!
She looks right at us and says……
” Not to worry! I can do this! Let’s Nap!”
She is clearly the Olympian, and you (& the world) are her “Crew!” Her precious and knowing smiles and a perfect Budda meditation position make her a poster child for Possibility! Meanwhile, Here is a Salute to Stanford, world class pediatric medical care and to those who covered Romee/Braveheart & all of you with Loving Prayer… from every direction….creating a perfect alignment of Science & Spirituality .
Thank you for sharing so eloquently, and so honestly!
Joining you in Love, Prayer & Meditation, Victoria Smith Downing
Oh Victoria, What a beautiful message you wrote–so very moving. I soaked in all of your words and let them wash over me. I love the image you portrayed of the future Olympian!! With love and gratitude, Erica
What a miraculous grandchild you have. Not only have the medical staff been miraculous, Rome is a miracle too, making her way in this world. I will keep you all in my heart for a good recovery and getting home with her doting and loving family.
Love to you all.
Amy
What a pleasant surprise to hear from you, Amy!! Two days ago, out of the blue, I started thinking about you and Tom and remembering how much I enjoyed seeing you a few years ago in Santa Fe!! And now I hear from you. I guess we’re telepathically connected–at least for that moment. In any case, I really appreciate your kind and heartfelt words. Much love to you, Erica
Dearest Erica,
I read the story of this precious child and her parents through tears. Thank you for sharing this with all us folks who have loved you so much all these years.
All 4 of you will definitely be in my prayers moving forward.
Thank you so much for those heartfelt words, Kathy! They mean so much to me. I think of you fondly. With much love, Erica
A Magical Child, who will continue the legacy of her Amazing Abuela!!
Gracias, querida amiga mia!! Abrazos fuertes.
Little Braveheart will have as a role model Grandma Braveheart. You have always lived courageously. Thank you for giving us this story of resilience.
lots of love,
Margo
Thank you so much, Margo, for your lovely comment. Much love always, Erica
What a miracle…had a feeling that she was a strong little girl. Your family is so blessed with “Braveheart”. Imagine all she will accomplish in this life with her determination
Thank you, dear Linda. She does seem to have a strong spirit and determination which will help her overcome some very big hurdles. With love, Erica
Oh my, I thought this would be book two and did not open it for a couple days, but it looks more like book five now.
And what a great story you make of a marvelous event. Even before the operation she looked very healthy.
And thanks for all your help.
Thank you, Lynn. I appreciated your compliment about the great story, especially coming from such an accomplished writer as you are. Love, Erica
Miraculous in every way, Erica! Thank you so very much for taking time to share this uplifting, joyful and momentous experience. Romee is adorable and beautiful (and I especially love the picture of her smiling!). I know you and she will be ever so close. Warmest congratulations to her parents, and love and heartfelt good wishes to to you and precious Romee.
Thank you so much, Janet, for your heartfelt words. They mean a lot to me. I think of you fondly and hope that all is well with you. Warmly, Erica
My daughter has also received great care at the Stanford Hospital, and I add my prayers and gratefulness to that of your other friends.
I’m so touched to hear from you, Martha. I think of you with such fondness and wonder how you are doing. Thank you for your kind words. Love, Erica
Beautiful! I wish her and her parents all the happiness in the world!
Thank you so much, Rachel, for those kind words.
I’m so glad she’s doing well Erica. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Suzanne!
Oh my Erica, I’m late in catching up on your news. That does have the advantage of knowing immediately the miracles surrounding this precious grandchild. I don’t know how you were able to function during the 1st week of pre-surgery anxiety and post surgery monitoring.
It’s fantastic that Romee gets to go home soon and you’ll be able to hold her in your arms. (You’re already holding her in your heart)
Congratulations to you, Danni and Barret. Romee couldn’t have picked a better family.
I’m so touched by your message, Jane! It was indeed a time of high anxiety before, during the surgery, and shortly thereafter. But we knew Baby Rommee was in the hands of a world class pediatric cardiac surgeon which was reassuring. Thank you again for your kind words. Warm hugs, Erica
A miracle baby. In the lineage of females who expand our vision of what is possible. She;’s got the right genes.vA worthy, very cute granddaughter for you, Erika. Congratulations.
What a lovely surprise to hear from you, Carol. Thank you for those uplifting and supportive words. I think of you fondly. Erica
Your granddaughter is gorgeous and we are so happy for you and your family that everything is getting better and better!
Love you,
Thank you so much, Linda and Rusty. Your words mean a lot to me. Much love, Erica
OMG Erica, truly a miracle baby. And the smile was beautiful. She is happy to be in the world with her very loving family. I would say she has Katie’s spirit and will overcome any problems she has in life with a smile and happiness in her eyes.
Jeanne and I are so glad for you. You, baby Romee, Danni, and Barrett will be in our thoughts and prayers.
And like you, I believe prayers make a difference.
Love, Tom and Jeanne
Yes, she certainly does have Katie’s spirit of overcoming all obstacles. It is very heartening to hear you, as a highly-esteemed physicist, saying that prayers do indeed make a difference. Much love and gratitude to you and Jeanne.
Hi Erica,
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story full of miracles on what prayers and skilled medical people can do! I have been and will continue to keep you all in prayer, and congratulations to all of you on the birth and survival of this little one, so aptly named “Braveheart”!
With love,
Patrice
Oh, that’s so kind of you, Patrice. I know your prayers are powerful. With deep gratitude and love, Erica
Well, little Braveheart Romee certainly has your DNA, Erica … her adventure here on planet earth begins early! No easing into life, ‘let’s just get on with it!” she explains, “because there is a lot to do and accomplish.” The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. WELCOME, Romee! We welcome you with open arms and wish you a mighty recovery for your extraordinary life ahead. You are already blessed to have such a loving and caring family, and we don’t have to remind you of your amazing grandma. What a cherished life you will lead!
Aw! Such a beautiful message, Paddy. I love what you said! What a heartfelt welcome into the world for Braveheart. Sending you warm hugs, Erica
Dearest Erica,
what a miracle you, your family and we all are able to witness! Romee smiling just after birth – as if she wanted to say – do not worry, all will be okay! The journey of Romee is so heartwarming, she becomes a witness of the benefits of prayers, good wishes and heartwarming thoughts of so many people! She is so lucky to have you as grandmother and we are so lucky to have you as a good friend. Sending Braveheart Romee, Barrett, Danni and you all my love. What a beautiful, loving and caring family!
I’m so touched by what you said, Traude. It’s truly amazing the power of prayer, earnest thoughts and good wishes. I think of you with much love, Erica
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Aww k’ad ninálí yá’át’ééh, nizhóní, shideezhí, hózhǫ́ǫgo naagháa dooleeł, ninálí yázhí. diyin nihił hólǫ́ǫ dooleeł, love and hugs
Ahéhee’ nitsaago shadí! Shináli yázhi ayóó áníínshní. Dííjį́ yéego hózhǫ́ dooleeł! With much love and hugs and gratitude. (My Navajo has gotten a bit rusty. Please excuse any mistakes I made!)
Erica, Baby Romee’s miraculous journey is a true testament of love, hope and faith beginning with her unique spirit,and all those who have embraced her.
You have blessed such a wide circle of people with the gift Romee’s story.
She is so blessed to have you, Grandmother Erica, DNA and all!
My love and prayers are with Romee, Barrett, Danni and you.
Aw! That’s so beautiful what you wrote, Sara! I love you! Erica
Tara sent me this now I’m on the prayer list 🙏
I’m so grateful for your prayers, Alexanna! What a treat to hear from you! Love, Erica
Oh, Erica… what a beautiful, sweet, precious spirit Romee has! She is needed to bring forth that spirit in the times ahead…Let her smile light the hearts of all of us who love and pray for her as we participate with you in this extraordinary journey. Her little body will match the wholeness of who she already is. Bless her! How lucky she is to have you as her Grandmother… think of the beautiful days ahead you will have together as you impart your wisdom to her! I send my love to you!
What a lovely surprise to hear from you, Donnan, and to read your heartfelt, uplifting, and inspiring words. With much love to you, Erica
Dearest Erica, Romee, Danni and Barrett the most joyous message and an incredible baby smile. So much
upliftment. You are all enclosed
in so much love because that it what you are all radiating out. What a
Gift this beautiful baby is and how amazing the whole skilled loving medical team. Thank you and love. Marjoy Kunzle
Thank you so much, Marjoy! I appreciate you kind words With much love, Erica
Wow, Erika
What an amazing story with a wonderful ending in sight. I have always been amazed what modern medicine can do even with tiny babies. While I am very happy for you and your family, I selfishly hope that we will not experience anything like it in October when Sarah is due, making Heidi and me grandparents. Please keep the community updates about the progress. I would love to see Braveheart crawl around the house.
So nice to hear from you, Axel. How exciting that you and Heidi will be grandparents soon! May all go smoothly and the baby have radiant health! I hope you are thriving in your new life abroad. Love, Erica
I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I am so happy for Romee’s improvement.
Love….Kurt
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, Kurt. They mean a lot to me. Love, Erica
The worst is behind her. May she have smooth sailing from here on out! Congratulations dear Erica, what a wonderful grandmother she will meet soon! Love, Nancy
Thank you so much, dear Nancy. Yes, the worst is behind her. I’m grateful for your kind words of support. Warm hugs, Erica
Brave Heart reminds me that there are time when grace and miracles are abundant. My heart goes out to you. God Bless. Michael
Thank you, Michael. It’s true that grace and miracles are abundant. I am totally convinced of that. I am immensely grateful for the prayers, love, and support. Much love, Erica
Dear Erica,
I am profoundly moved to read your words about baby Romee, Danni and Barrett, and even more, to gaze into the face of this extraordinarily beautiful, pure little Being. Such sweetness and joy she has! I am so grateful for her progress. I am praying for Romee’s continued healing and well being and a long, happy life for her with her parents and her fantastic Grandmother who will always be loving her and looking out for her. All love and every blessing to all four of you! with Love, Christine Warren
I read your beautiful message three times and let your loving words soak into my soul. You have always been incredibly supportive of me for which I am immensely grateful. With much love and gratitude, Erica
So fun to get the updates,so grateful how well this has gone for this whole family. You all are, indeed, Bravehearts!
Thank you so much, dear Leah!!
Congratulations on the arrival and progress of of little Miss Romee. Sending you and your family so much love and prayers for healing Erica!
Thank you, dear Micaela!!! I appreciate so much your love and support. Much love and warm hugs, Erica
Dear Erica, What a challenge for all…Thank you for sharing it. Wishing you and your extended family all the best on all levels, Emma
Thank you so much, dear Emma. Your support means a lot to me. I think of you fondly. Love, Erica
Erica,
Amazing and beautiful new being in your lives. Thank you for writing and including lots of wonderful photos so we can share with you. What a journey. Keep us updated as your crew of supportive friends are there for you. Braveheart is perfect name for Romee and all her supporters.
Sending much love your way.
Carol
So kind of you to respond with your heartfelt words of love and support, Carol. Send you warm hugs, Erica
Thank you for sharing Braveheart’s special and amazing arrival. So very glad she is doing so well. Sending healing thoughts and much love from Costa Rica!
Hi JoAnne, so nice to hear from you. Thank you for your good thoughts. I think of you fondly and imagine you are thriving in Costa Rica!! Much love, Erica
What a beautiful story of love, medical breakthroughs, the importance of family and the celebration of the human heart. Knowing your heart erica it is no surprise that your granddaughter has successfully climbed her newest summit!
Thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt words, Candy. I miss you. Love, Erica
Sending love, prayer, hope from your circle of friends in North Carolina. Yes,a brave heart, and miracle child in your family. Such an amazing story Erica; thank you for sharing.
Oh, how lovely to hear from you, Debbie!! Thank you for your love and support.
Please send my love to my circle of friends in North Carolina!!
Warm hugs,
Erica
Hi Erica. So weird.. You popped into my mind last week when I thought I haven’t heard from you for so long and today I hear from you.Now I know why I thought of you . Romee is beautiful and it is miraculous how she has progressed in such a short time. Sending all my love and prayers for Romee’s continued improvement and recovery from such a complex medical condition. I’m sure all the love and prayers she receives will aid her recovery. You are all in my prayers . Much love to you Erica and family from Australia ♥️
Oh, Lyn. How very special to hear from you and to receive all your kind and heartfelt words that mean so much to me and my little family. Yes, I do agree that the love and prayers have made a HUGE difference in the rate at which Braveheart is healing. Even the cardiologists were impressed. Sending all my love to you in Australia, Erica
Although I only know you through your writings, I cannot help but rejoice in the miracles that have accompanied Braveheart’s journey. All of us benefit from the reminder of miracles around us, and there could scarcely be a happier or more compelling story than your loving family’s. Braveheart’s newborn smile just had to be a sign that all would be well despite the gravity and anxiety of her circumstances. Blessings to all. I look forward to updates on this extraordinary little one. Congratulations on becoming a grandmother!
How kind of you to reach out to me, Linda, even though we don’t know each other formally. Yes, miracles really do happen. This is one of them.I’m grateful for you kind words. Many blessings to you, as well. Erica
OMG she is so cute. I hope you get to be with her really soon Erica!
I hope so too, Sherrie. Much love to you.
thanka for sharing and sending lots of prayers to her and her parents
Sending so much love and gratitude to you, Marcia.
Oh my goodness, Erica! Chills and tears and blessings and prayers all rolled into one as I read your words. I keep reviewing the beautiful and reassuring photo of Romee smiling at her own birth. She knows what she’s doing, doesn’t she!
May all of you be surrounded by the light and the love and the joy this little one has brought with her.
She is a reminder of so much.
I love you, Erica. I so welcome the opportunity to join in the giving of prayers and energy to your beautiful grandchild, Romee the Braveheart.
xxxooo………………….Sidney
Thank you, Sidney, for those heartfelt and loving words—and your prayers and energy. They mean so much to me. I love you, Erica
What an amazingly courageous and powerful spirit tucked inside that tiny little body!! I am imagining she heard and felt all those wonderful prayers and energy coming her way . . .and that she felt the consistent strength of love and affection from each of her family. I’m so happy and grateful for her miraculous progress and for each of you, Erica!
I am grateful for your kind and supportive words! Yes, I think all the prayers and energy made a huge difference in her outcome. Sending you love and warm hugs, Erica
Thank you, Erica! If I could insert a heart emoji, this is where I would place it 🙂
Thank you, Rebekkah!♥️
Dear Erica,
Reading this touching story about your family is inspiring (as so much of your life has been).
Congratulations to Baby Romee and all of you for making it through this challenging start.
I wish your entire family all the best as this new part of your journey unfolds.
May Baby Romee and the rest of you thrive and be blessed with all good things.
Arlene (and Emily)
How touching to hear from you, Arlene! Thank you for kind words of love and support. Sending many blessings to you and Emily. Love, Erica
Truly miraculous, Erica! Thank you for this meticulous report with visuals. And belated congratulations on becoming a grandmother. Braveheart picked a stellar team as her family clan. Hugs!
I love your kind words, Jean. They mean a lot to me. Sending you much love and warm hugs, Erica
Dear Dr. Elliott,
Thank you so much for sending me news of Baby Romee’s birth and struggles.
I am so grateful to know of her and send my heartfelt sympathy for what she and
you all have been going through. It’s heartrending, and yet, full of hope!
Love and prayers to your wonderful family.
Celeste
Thank you so much, dear Celeste, for your heartfelt words of love and support.
With love and much gratitude,
Erica
Erica, I met you years ago at Sandra’s workshop. Have followed your amazing stories. Thank you for sharing this…it touches deep down. Sending strength and loving thoughts from Finland to baby Romee, Danni and Barrett. Will keep you in my heart. ~ Kaisa
Oh my gosh! How lovely to hear from you, Kaisa. I’m very touched by your heartfelt comment. With love and appreciation, Erica
Erica – Such a challenging moment for you all and so happy to know that all is progressing well! Congratulations to the family and to you, Grandma!!
All my love and blessings to precious Romee,
Leslie
Your love, blessings, and support is so appreciated, Leslie. Thank you!
Sending prayers and care from Truckee. Looking forward to welcoming her to our community here. Blessings
Wow! You live in Truckee? I had no idea. Sending you much love, Erica
Oh Erica. Thank you for bravely sharing this story. Little Braveheart must get some of that from you! Continued prayers and well wishes to all as, this journey is assuredly meant to strengthen the hearts of all!! ☺️🙏🏻💕
Such beautiful words, Tyler. Much gratitude.
What a miracle!
Prayers and blessings to all.
thank you, Sissel. I can’t wait to go to Truckee and hold Romee. I will bring your Pendleton blanket with me. What a treasure that is.
Thanks for sharing this healing miracle! What a teacher she will be for all of us🙏❣️
Amen! Thank you, Diana. I think of you fondly.
What a heartrending story – so glad to know all is going so well. Baby Romee is certainly a fighter and may have some special angels watching over her.
I think you’re right, Susan. She is a fighter and seems to have some special angels surrounding her and lots of prayers.
Oh my goodness…what an amazing story of love and triumph Erica.
Braveheart is the perfect name for this little one. Blessings to your family.
Thank you so much, Harmony!
Thank you for writing. That darling baby with all her tubes! I’m so happy they have been able to remove them. I shed tears of hope.
I do too, Sue. I shed tears of hope with you. Love, Erica
What a special being to come into this life and immediately immerse herself in her soul’s chosen path with its lessons and gifts. With loving parents and a dedicated medical team all attending to her needs at this early life stage, as well as the love of her grandmother and others, this little girl will flourish I believe and bring her special gifts to those around her and indeed to a world in much need at this time. A brave warrior girl/woman indeed!
I’m deeply moved by your words, Jyoti. Thank you. Many blessings, Erica
Continued prayers and a continued good outcome for your new grandbaby. What an ordeal for this little one and all the family. Sending hugs to you, Grandma!
Thank you, Marcia. I always appreciate your comments. Love, Erica
I am so happy for all of you! Beautiful Romee – what a blessing you are. Thank you Erica for the wonderful update. Prayers continue❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️
I feel so much gratitude for your support and love,Leslie!
We have been with you and Braveheart every single step of the way…..
God has truly blessed you and your family, restored her heart and ours.
It’s wonderful to read this as yet another profound testimony…
May Romee continue to heal, daily…
As I have said from the onset, she has a true spiritual journey!
We send our love and continued prayers,
Diane and Erik Madsen
All your love and support has meant the world to me. I know in my heart that your prayers made a big difference. I feel so grateful, Di and Erik.
Phew. I am so appreciative to hear this news. J have had a small battery operated candle burning for everyone since I heard the news about Romee. I hope you see the circle of love and support you have that reflects everyone’s tremendous respect and care for you, Dr. Elliott. What a journey you all have been on. Continued prayers and good thoughts and light for healing and strength. Xoxox
I am so moved that you burned a candle for all of us. It brings tears to my eyes. I am so grateful for your loving kindness, Robin.
Dear Erica,
I had no idea this was happening in your family. I am full of tears and gratitude for the care given to Romee by Stanford. They have the best Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), probably in the entire country. I spent many years as a Newborn Intensive Care Nurse in Northern California and took care of several babies with cardiac conditions requiring surgery live Romee. I am so happy that she is vigorously breast feeding and can go home soon.She is in the best of care. Truckee also has a wonderful group of Pediatricians, at Tahoe Forest Medical Center, I know as for a few years I worked with the Pediatrician who began that practice, Dr. Chris Arth. I knew him while he was an Intern and Resident in the NICU where I worked, they are top notch. If Dr. Chris is available to be Romee’s Pediatrician in Truckee, I would recommend him. He is highly experienced with Newborn Intensive Care infants and is a warm and compassionate person. I will keep little Braveheart Romee and all of you in my prayers! Love, Patty https://www.tfhd.com/our-providers/arth-md
Erica,
What a Braveheart she is !
I am overjoyed that she has progressed so rapidly and is doing so well.
Sending love and prayers to all of you❤️😘
Grace, your support throughout this process has meant so much to me. I am deeply grateful to you.
Amazing saga! Miraculous! Love to all
Thank you so much, dear Susan. I think of you fondly.
Love, blessings, and no looking back–only forward…we don’t know why but we expect more miracles only+
Amen! Thank you so much for those words.
Thank you for sharing this adventure! Love and blessings on the way!
Thank you, Victoria!!
Miracle baby indeed. Braveheart is one tuned-in complete being– accepting all the tubes and pokes that violated her little body, knowing that she was being deeply loved and cared for. And now receiving her mother’s milk and getting ready for a bed and new life in Truckee!
Erica, with all the short-circuiting and hijacking of of organized medicine that has occurred in the last several years, Romee’s smile and the carefully focused coordinated attention she has received at Stanford has restored my faith in medicine. Throughout her gestation doctors and nurses employed technology and their evolving skillsets to diagnose, , plan, rehearse,
and carefully perform a daring reconstruction to gently restorer her wholeness– all the while enabling her family and support structure to retain hope and confidence and now fully love her. Reality feels a lot bigger and spacious and generous
for me now, Thanks you as always for trouping on giving your very best.
Love, Bob
What a heart warming message you wrote, Bob. I agree with your assessment about the state of our medical care. On one end of the spectrum is the turnstile, one-size-fits-all, a pill for every ill type of medicine, and on the other end of the spectrum is impeccable world-class care. Stanford Children’s Hospital demonstrated medicine at is wondrous best. I’m in awe at what a great job they did. The staff was amazed at the speed of Romee’s healing. I’m sure that the countless prayers made a huge difference, along with excellent care, and Braveheart’s innate spirit. Thank you for always writing such thoughtful messages, Bob. Love, Erica
Yes to all, particularly Bob and Erica here. Restoration on many levels. Love, Margo
Amen! Thank you so much, Margo.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story of miracles!! Prayers now of gratitude and thanksgiving, and continued healing for baby Braveheart. 🙏
Amen!
The power of prayer! What an inspiring story. I send best wishes and a prayer of my own to you and the baby.
I’m so grateful for your prayers, Dara.
What a beautiful baby! So happy for all of you. Prayers, love & hugs.
Thank you, Isobel!
Yay! What a little spitfire. She’ll be running circles around everyone all too soon.
Thank you, Gwen. May that be so!
Oh, what a story! What a miracle! Blessings to you and your family, Dear Erica. May Rome continue to thrive. 🧡
What a treat to hear from you, Adelma! Your words and blessings mean so much to me. Thank you!
Wow, I am absolutely blown away by this story!
Last time we spoke, you were still hoping for a pregnancy. So that is what I had been praying for! Little did I know all that had been going on. I cry tears of joy imagining the first time you get to hold her.
Love,
Lauren
Thank you, dear Lauren! Yes, I hope to be holding Romee in my arms soon. I am so grateful for your prayers.
Erica this is the first I have known of this terrifying ordeal with little Romee. Ohhhhh! My heart grieves for what you Barrett and Danee have been through with your precious Little baby.
I am soo happy Romee is doing so well. Yes such a strong will to live. This is a special one, as you would know. That first smile told you so. “Watch me❤️”.
So much love to you grandma. 😘❤️💕🙌🥳
Oh! Thank you so much for your compassionate and loving words, Anne. Like Romee, you are a fierce warrior when it comes to health and you have powerful inner resources.
Oh what a miracle baby!!! And that smile!!Such a joy to read her story as she begins her life in this world. My heart is full reading this. I send love to all of you. Thank you so much for including me in your post ❤️
What a treat to hear from you, Elise! Thank you for those loving words. I think of you fondly!
Reading your post in tears- tears of gratitude for Baby Braveheart’s miraculous healing and tears because of all this little baby and her loving parents and grandparents have endured during her short life. May you all be together when Braveheart’s goes home. And now tears again as I imagine you holding your sweet grandchild Romee for the first time. 🙏 Sending prayers and blessings.
Yes, it was truly miraculous. I can’t wait to hold the baby in my arms. Thank you for all your love and support.
My thoughts and prayers are with baby Romee who begins life as a courageous fighter. May she be blessed with love. A joyous miracle!
Amen! Thank you for those kind word, Margaret!
Congratulations on the new grand baby. 👏. She is so beautiful 😍. So happy to hear that she’s healing so quickly.
Many thanks!
Prayers and blessings to all. A miracle indeed!!
Thank you, Maya!
What a miracle!
I am sending love to all the family.
thank you for your loving kindness.
Erica,
I wish I could be there to give you a hug! I know how hard it is to not be able to go during an emergency. So good to see a picture of Barrett, it has been well over 10 years since I saw him last. Braveheart is definitely a fierce little fighter! I know she has a secret weapon in her recovery – she has an AWESOME Grandma with serious healing skills! You and yours are always in my prayers and sending positive energy your way. Perri
Braveheart has some of your qualities, Perri. She is a fierce little fighter–just like you. Thank you for your kind words.
I am so happy that the outcome has been so good! I don’t think that you could have asked for a better resolution, other than not having the problem in the first place! My heartfelt good wishes go to the parents, Romee and you!
Thank you so much, Julia. Your words make me smile.
Oh my, Erica–I am torqued by this saga and so, so glad to hear that Romee can now be held by the gentle, warm, loving hands of her family. And so glad she was held so strongly in the hearts and prayers of your world community! Blessings to all, Kat
I was just thinking about you this morning for some reason, and now I read your lovely message. Thank you, dear Kat.
Thank you, Erica, for sharing the story of your amazing granddaughter, wonderful parents, and incredible care teams. May her healing continue, on all levels! Sending much love and prayers to your family.
Thank you so much dear Marcia. With much love and gratitude, Erica
So glad to hear that things are going very, very well! With loving thoughts for all…..
Thank you so much, Marty!