“Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.” -Mary Anne Radmacher

Lana has been on maximum support on her ventilation settings and medications, but there hasn't seem to be much progress. This is what concerns her doctors. Possibly by today or tomorrow, they will switch her back to a conventional ventilator and hopefully she will respond better. However, there is always a great risk involved in doing so.

Update: 22:00
After speaking with her neonatologist, she voiced possibility of transferring her to a bigger hospital in the medical center to provide care that they might not be able to provide here. Unfortunately, Lana is not stable enough to transfer at her current condition. This goes without saying, that any changes come with risks and consequences. There are many bridges to cross, and many questions that can't be asked until we get to the point. And to be perfectly honest, things can go terribly wrong (life threatening) at any point along the way. Therefore, we unfortunately had to have "THE" talk if something should happen.

• How will she tolerate being switched to a different type of vent?
• What happens if she doesn't?
• Will she be stable enough to transfer?
• Resussication? (I feared this question would come up)

As always, THANK YOU for all the prayers and support. We remain grateful for every moment that we get to spend with her, and we will continue to stay positive for Lana.

Isiah 40:31
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.