Ira's had a hard couple of days. His PICC line came out on Sunday. They worked for three hours that day trying to replace the line with no success. Ira was stuck many times. I was upset that they tried as many times as they did. He hasn't been the same sense. Another doctor gave it a go today with no success. He wasn't happy about that either. When Ira gets agitated his numbers drop and the ventilator is turned up. He hasn't rested much over the last 24 hours.
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Baby Khadera's story is amazing. Her mom, Sheri, is a gospel singer. (You can find out more about her here.) She wasn't sure if she should come to NYC from her home in Memphis to do a gig being six months pregnant but decided to do it at the last minute. She did the concert on Friday night and called her husband, Dion, on Sunday to announce that she was having contractions. Dion wasn't convinced at first but soon found himself on the plane to come see his 1 pound, 10 ounce baby girl who was born three months early.

Khadera Zion ("beautiful city of God") was born on February 27 and still remains in the NICU at Children's. Sheri and Dion believe it was God's will that she be in NYC near one of the country's best NICUs in order to help Khadera through these important first few weeks and months of life.

Laura and I have been blessed to talk with Sheri and Dion and pray that they will get to take Khadera home soon. Things are looking good as Khadera now weighs over four pounds and is getting healthier and healthier every day.