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Operation Lonely Girls

2/6/2014

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PictureThis is NOT on a public restroom floor.
Not a lot to talk about, other than we are 1.5 weeks away from Bentley’s implants!  Sorry if the dates confused anyone.  Originally we were told January 27th.  It changed. I’m praying it was a blessing in disguise, like so many other things we’ve experienced lately.  –As Lindsay was proofreading my work, she notified me of the blessing this was, because we would have most likely been caught in the Polar Vortex that consumed Birmingham on the 28th- Surgery is now on February 17th.  

Since we are two weeks away, the quarantine has begun.  Operation Lonely Girls has commenced.  Bentley can’t get sick for the two weeks prior to surgery.  We’re cutting it pretty close as we spent a good chunk of our Saturday in the ER because she spiked a temp of 105.  It was not fun.  Bentley was feeling so bad.  I know kids get sick all the time, at least the ones in the Greater Bryant-Clark family do.  As a result everyone is always fighting off something.  Well, with B it’s hard to tell who or what she got.  She had her 15-month shots on Thursday, but also spent time with Momma B for the first time in a while and Momma B has had every bug imaginable lately.  We also had our first dose of what it’s like to have a baby that really doesn’t feel good.  Last night B cried for like 3 hours straight.  That has literally never happened.  Not even close.  She cries for 5 seconds max.  I know, we’ve been spoiled.  We passed on family lunch yesterday as our first missed event due to Operation Lonely Girls.  Instead of eating a huge spread with everyone, we ate a sandwich, and then went to Sam’s where I carried B in the Bjorn and was under executive order not to touch ANYTHING!  5 min in I was walking around looking for hand sanitizer because I had touched the tablet computers and the paddleboards.  I just forgot the mission.  Don’t worry, I didn’t touch B again until I hit the hand sanitizer row and disinfected….Sorry whoever bought the 3 liter bottle missing one squirt.

We’ve just about made a decision on the implants Bentley will receive.  Nothing like waiting until the last second.  I swear Google has been holding out on me.  In the last 72 hours I’ve discovered articles, videos, and tech sheets that I haven’t uncovered in the last 12 months.  Where did they come from?  I have no idea, but they have been a huge help.  Mostly they’ve reinforced the brand I am leaning toward.  But they have also brought up great information about the other companies that have brought things back to a very tight race.  There’s a good chance we will have made this decision before this update goes to print.  No pressure huh?  Just picking an electronic device to implant in my child’s head that will hopefully stay with her for life and provide her the perception of sounds and make, possibly, the single largest impact on her future development as a kid.  No biggie. 

It’s crazy to think where we’ve been over the last year.  January 30th was the date we discovered Bentley is deaf.  It has been a busy year.  If someone had told me we could experience a year like this, I would have told them they were nuts.  So many changes for the Bryant family.  Some good, some bad.  I’m just so thankful Lindsay and I could experience it together. 

I’ll go ahead and wrap this bad boy up.  Shortest post yet, I believe.  I’m going to end by asking for something.  Please support the Bell Center at the Mercedes Marathon.  A very famous blind and deaf girl will be on hand.  She is super cute. Come out and meet her in person (If Operation Lonely Girls doesn’t have her on lock-down).  We are blessed to have two teams running in Bentley’s name.  I honestly can’t find a link to one of them, but I just did.  They both support the same amazing place, The Bell Center.  So, thank you to Team Bentley and Team Achilles’ Bells’s.  (The green means you can click on it and go donate if you are super generous and actually care like that)  Team Bentley is a group of some great friends who we love very much from our days in Hoover.  Team Achilles' Bells's is a team who runs for the Bell Center and one of the runners has a child with cochlear implants.

Thank you for keeping up with B.  Please throw up a quick prayer on Feb. 16th, because you’ll probably still be asleep when she goes to surgery on the 17th.  We’re praying for God to guide Dr. Wooley’s hands, and a quick recovery.  I’ll keep you posted on her progress.  Then, I may share something when we turn them on, on Feb. 27th!!!  

16 Comments
Jess
2/6/2014 11:53:13 am

Yeahhhhhhhh!!!! Can't wait for her to get her "ears!!" When I first saw the pic of Jarod holding B, I thought it was you! Love you, bro!

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Cathy B
2/6/2014 12:14:14 pm

Great news! Live the photos! Will be praying for all of you, especially that Bentley stays well

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Cath Young
2/6/2014 12:31:46 pm

Awesome!
Can hardly wait for the next update. Hugs and prayers to you all.

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Alex Ledbetter
2/6/2014 12:54:23 pm

Keeping this sweet little bug in my prayers! I can't wait to hear how WELL everything went! Sounds like things are coming along and falling into place since last year. I am super pumped that this is an option for her! Sending love (from Hunter too!)

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Jen
2/6/2014 01:14:37 pm

Yay!!!!! So exciting! Everyone involved will be in our prayers!! Love y'all and see you soon! Gonna get our carbs on!!! 🍝🍞

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Anne
2/6/2014 01:39:09 pm

Woo Hoo!!! Bentley gets "ears" on my birthday and what an amazing gift that will be! Worlds of thoughts and prayers! Stay well sweet Bentley until the 17th!

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Nancy DeCoux
2/6/2014 07:38:27 pm

Will pray that God will lead in this important event in B's life! God is good and He will heal!! Prayers always!!

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Karen Isaminger
2/7/2014 01:31:50 am

I have Miss B on many prayer list. I am so excited for your family

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Carole Goforth
2/7/2014 04:01:29 am

I am a friend of Tim's. what is Dr. Wooley's first name?

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Kim Spencer
2/7/2014 06:53:07 am

Talked to your mom earlier and she told me about the change of date for the surgery. You guys have had a lot of sickness! So very excited about the surgery and how successful it will be. You guys are definitely in our prayers as always. I will be staying at the Clark Hotel this weekend, maybe I will see you. ....and I am not sick!!!

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Uncle Phil
2/7/2014 11:49:10 pm

Better watch out with Will. He looks like he's trying to eat her....and I think he could.

We love you and are praying for Bentley and you guys.

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Frankie
2/13/2014 01:29:19 pm

Praying for all of you!!

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Jan Fry link
2/15/2014 10:23:25 pm

You have the Fry/Cullens and Hornes prayers this week. (And, as you know, we have a lot of people in our family too--! ). I'm nervous for you but know that God is in control! I LOVE Corrie Ten Boom (she was no stranger to difficulties) she wrote: "Never be afraid to trust and unknown future to a KNOWN God"--Corrie Ten Boom. Love that and it's so true. God knows. And is working....Hugs and much love. Mama Fry aka GranJan & Big T and all the FRYS!!! Charles, Rachel, Powell, Blakely, Michael, Kadie, Lily, Natalie, Brad, Daisy, Kemp, Patrick, Kelley, Ryder, Katie, Jon, Carter and Ella Kate. (see, I told you we had a lot . And all are praying. Well, the babies are sending sloppy kisses)....xxx ooo

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Barbara and Jeff
2/16/2014 11:30:09 pm

Thinking of and praying for you all today... looking forward to and update on your precious girl!

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Gnickie King
2/17/2014 04:40:28 am

Bentley has been in our prayers none stop. But today, she has been in my thoughts and prayers constantly. You have a fighter on your hands. She will take on surgery and these implants like a BOSS. We love you guys and know that Bentley is in wonderful hands.

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Pam Roberts
2/21/2014 11:51:20 pm

Finally read your most recent post, but Bentley has been in our prayers all along, especially on the 17th!! A whole new world opens up to her on the 27th. Can't wait for the reactions to come!
Isn't the Mercedes event a fun one?! I didn't get to walk this year, but hope to be back. Even more incentive with Team Bentley in the mix.
Hugs and love and prayers to all of you!!

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