It’s snowing on Waitangi Day!
Now there’s a sentence you never thought you would read! 🙂
Today is the 5th of Feb in the US but the 6th of Feb in NZ.  So it is my sister’s American Birthday, Happy birthday Alexandra!!  And Waitangi Day in NZ.  For our American friends Waitangi Day is a national holiday marking the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.  A treaty between the British Crown and some Maori Chiefs.  Perhaps that is all I will say about it because it is perhaps one of those political hot topics best not discussed.
The other day Aria and I were greeted by a sea of white coats and frowns at daily rounds.  Lovely.  Don’t get me started on those white coats, I detest them so.  Hamish laughs at me when I go on about the white coats although he does reckon I have a point.
ANYWAY the frowns were because Aria has been more sleepy than normal and this isn’t a good sign.  “What”!? I said  “No it is because she is awake till 11pm and sleeps until 11am and you always see her asleep at rounds”  Ok and Aria proved them wrong and woke up and had a GREAT day laughing, walking, talking, playing, joking, smiling.
But yesterday she slept the whole day.
So not sure what we are going to say to the white coats this morning.  Perhaps they are right but I don’t want to hear what they are saying.
Aria needs organs.  Soon.  Really soon.
Meanwhile it is snowing in Omaha, a beautiful scene as this Kiwi sits and types and stares out the window, roasting cause the heat in Aria’s room really needs to be turned down.
My daughter is safe in the arms of God and HE will do His perfect will with her.  Praise Him.  How does a mother write that knowing there is TWO possible outcomes for her girl.  No other way but through the power and strength given by God through your prayers.  I really believe it.  Praise Him.
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# 5 Feb at 8:30 am
You are so right .Aria is safe in the arms of God. Your family also in that he will supply you all your needs. Keep trusting that his will be done. I will keep praying for the needed organs.
# 5 Feb at 9:18 am
Just praying for you all lots!! And sending lots of love. Hope to see you all soon.
# 5 Feb at 9:26 am
Amen and Amen.
# 5 Feb at 12:05 pm
Yeah, I remember Priscilla telling me about Waitangi Day. Enough said, lol. We all love to prove doctors wrong, & hope Aria will continue to prove them wrong (in a good way of course)! I continue to pray for Aria, that she will finally get the new organs you’ve all been waiting for! God Bless!
# 5 Feb at 1:31 pm
Your delightful sense of humour in spite of everything is so refreshing Anita! Sounds like the rest did you good and that your cold has improved. (or hopefully non-existent). We want to get in touch with Aria’s Auntie Alexandra! And what better moment than on her birthday. Connect us please Anita. (Seems like the salmon address doesn’t connect anymore).
Love you lots
# 5 Feb at 2:17 pm
I went to an open air outside free showing of Mama Mia last night. This was a lead up to our Waitangi weekend. I was a little surprised but was pleased that the host possible Maori or an Islander reminded us that today is the National Holiday of New Zealand. This is how I would like Waitangi Day to be thought of. One country shared by many nationalities.
I pray every day that it will be the day of Arias transplant. Come Lord and do what needs to be done to give this beautiful sweet child life and life to the full.
# 5 Feb at 3:07 pm
what a wonderful statement of faith- you are so right- Aria is SAFE in the arms of God- no matter what. But hard for a parent to say whole-heartedly none the less. bless you all
# 5 Feb at 3:19 pm
Praying for those organs to come for Miss A
# 5 Feb at 3:34 pm
Praying for healthy organs that the good lord will provide for Aria and for the Family who is unknown who will donate them for Aria .. love to you all,big hugs & God Bless
# 6 Feb at 1:34 am
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