update on Marley and Dani

Sorry I don't have any pictures.  Dad took my camera with him.  Dani is doing amazing.  She's up and around and will probably go home tomorrow.  She is healing nicely,  and her spirits are good. Marley is getting stronger.  They are now considering her a preemie.  They put an oxygen line in her nose and a feeding tube, which also runs through her nose.  Poor thing, she didn't like it at all.  I finally got to hold her today.  She even opened her eyes for me.  The doctors are hoping with the oxygen she will get stronger so she can eat better.  They decided to use a feeding tube so it wouldn't take so much energy to eat.  She has reflux so they are giving her meds, not through an iv though.  They removed her iv line in her head today.  Dani is pumping so they can give her breast milk.  She looks so much like Londen.  Even the nurses can tell whose child she is.  Dani's mom has been taking care of her.  Londen is so glad to come to the hospital to her mommy and her daddy, but she loves her pretty baby sister, Marey.  They still can't take Marley out of the nursery, but we can go see her if Kolin or Dani are with us.  I talked to Dad last night.  He's having a good time.  He felt bad that he wasn't here for all this drama.  Uncle Rick and Jeff gave Marley a blessing last night.  It really helped Dani have peace.  I'm really missing the priesthood in my home.  I'm so glad that I have family that can pitch in for Dad.  It's such a blessing in our lives.  We sometimes take it for granted.  Thank you all for your prayers and faith.  Dani and Kolin can feel it, and are so appreciative.  And there's me.....(and Gina), we're the ones who are having a hard time.  I am feeling very lonely and miss Dad.  I'm not liking us having vacations apart.  This time is especially hard for me.  I miss my family.  You are so far away.  I need you all to send me big hugs to boost my heart.  I hope all is well with all of you.  Kory and Tawnia can't wait to see pictures of your visit to Jon's.  I love you all so much and miss you terribly.  Tonight my heart aches for you.  May your days be filled with love and job.  I love you. - Mom