BABY ARIELLA-Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Mommy Megan & Baby Ariella-1st Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Treatment

Baby Ariella has started her Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. It was made possible by the donation of loving and caring people. Family, friends and even people who've never even met this little angel, but felt guided to be a part of her Miracle healing process. She's had 6 treatments and is showing some improvement already, a little bit of a cough and a gag reflex-GOOD SIGNS! She's been doing treatments 5 days a week and will be starting treatments 5 days a week 2x a day soon.

Things don't always go the way we want them to. Things don't always happen as quickly as we'd like them to. But it's the unconditional love of family, friends, neighbors and strangers that show us...God is in control and looking out for us everyday. Miracles happen daily, even if we don't always realize it. Look around, be aware and see the Lord's love shining through, blessing you as you in turn bless others. Please read the latest update on Baby Ariella's 'CaringBridge' Site (CLICK HERE).

If you'd like to donate to help with her continued treatments (CLICK HERE) 

BABY ARIELLA UPDATE: Be Part Of A Christmas Miracle

Baby Ari is a miracle. She's alive...she's a fighter who continues to defy the odds. It's no wonder~her name means: "Lion of God."  This little Angel has had the heart of a lion. It's been a long journey since the near accidental drowning, but with Faith, Hope and lot's of Prayer...another possible miracle may be in the making. It's been a while since I've posted an update. Ari's mom Megan asked me to share the latest information with you regarding her progress.

Please read her post below with the Spirit of Christmas in your heart.

Hello Family and Friends,

Ariella is doing well. She is starting to move her left arm and bring it up half way. We still have high hopes for her. She will soon receive physical and occupational therapy 4 times per week, starting next week. We are excited to hear from her therapists that they too believe she will just WAKE UP! I've heard it before, but 5 1/2 months later, I still love hearing it. It strengthens our hope and faith. Most, if not all of you, have showed your support in so many ways and we are grateful for your help and continued support.

In addition to therapy, we are excited to hear that the medical field has found something that is helping people like Ariella, (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.) People are literally coming out of coma's and walking out the door within a few weeks of treatment. Once we heard about this miracle therapy, we had such a good feeling about it. Will this be the remedy that we've been waiting for? We are very optimistic! Especially after we met with Dr. Underwood, MD & D.O.

When we were in the hospital after the accident, doctors told us, due to the damage, her brain cells (or brain matter), would die off and the body would eventually consume it. We repeated this to Dr. Underwood who said, "The brain doesn't die, it just goes dormant." With this treatment, the idea is to put the body under pressure while pumping 100% oxygen - stimulating growth in the brain and create new blood vessels, causing them to go into tissue they stopped "feeding". Once the "dormant" brain tissue is being fed, it comes back! They can literally help Ari's brain regenerate!!!

Also, once we left the office, my husband, Nathan, turns to me and says, "Megan, do you remember what I blessed her with? I blessed Ari saying her brain was not dead, it was dormant." A wave of chills came over me and I KNEW, this is it. Heavenly Father has lead us to this point for a reason.

Starting at a minimum of 40 treatments, we are looking to raise $3000. If you can help, we would be extremely grateful. Thank you for everything and I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

- Megan Horne
**CLICK HERE To Donate: FAITH~HOPE~CHARITY

~This Christmas make it more about giving than receiving. Be a part of this baby's healing and feel the true spirit and joy of the season. Merry Christmas and God Bless You!

Stop by Baby Ariella's CaringBridge Website to view more posts & pictures (CLICK HERE)

Baby Ariella Update: Happy Birthday

As many of you know, Baby Ariella was in a near drowning accident & through prayers from people all over the world, she has continued to improve. Yesterday this little Angel turned 1 years old. On her Birthday, she gave her family a gift...a blessing, a new sign of hope & encouragement! 

Visit her Caring Bridge site to read the entire story. Please feel free to sign the guestbook with words of hope & encouragement for her & the family!  

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ariellahorne/journal

NEW BABY ARIELLA UPDATE-MIRACLES!

I just received some incredible news from Megan (Ari's mommy.) Please click on her link...we are all witnessing a miracle in the making!

Prayers work...keep them coming!

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ariellahorne/journal

Baby Ariella UPDATE: Our Family Visit

Ariella grasping Elijah's fingers

On Sunday we were finally able to visit Baby Ariella & we weren't disappointed. Please stop by her page and read the details...she's a living Miracle! Please continue to pray, throughout the day as she enters your mind. The Prayers you're lifting up are moving mountains!

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ariellahorne

And We Stand All Amazed!

 I have so much to tell you, but I need to find time to sit down and put everything into words (family visits/pictures/football etc.) But in the meantime I've only been doing Baby Ariella updates, the importance of her situation seems to overshadow everything else. I guess you can say this little Angel consumes my daily thoughts. I find myself checking up on her throughout the day, waiting expectantly for good news on her daily progress. Well, today we received some AMAZING news and it only serves to lift our spirits in Hope and Faith. 

**Please stop by her site and read what happened today at the meeting with the doctor's & leave a comment for her family in the Guestbook.

All I can say is, 'We Stand All Amazed!"

Click Link: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ariellahorne/journal

Big Brother Jake & Baby Ariella

BABY ARIELLA UPDATE-Responds To Touch!

Today is day #14 since the accident. This morning Ariella's reflex to pain and touch has returned! The doctor was checking her reflexes, as she does every morning and usually never receives a response, but today she was startled by movement! She said it's a good sign, but can sometimes happen on it's own, but it gives her hope. We however, are not startled as we know our Heavenly Father is closely watching over her and has His hand on her healing.

Okay all you Prayer Warriors, continue to pray for *increased response,*breathing on her own, *she will open her eyes & *wake up COMPLETELY healthy! We stand together in Faith & Trust during little Angel Ariella's Healing! Our Lord is Faithful & Capable of ALL MIRACLES!

Mommy Megan & Her Angel Ariella

 I also wanted to share with you Nana Charlene's recent update of more good news!

"Last night I dropped in to see baby Ari after a long day. Nathan's sister Michelle was there and Kathi Riddle, they told me to watch baby Ari's toes. To my amazement she was moving them. Just a little wiggle. Both feet! It was so sweet. We see you baby, we know you are there wanting to come back to us. They said she had been doing it for the last few hours. I was expecting the doctors to tell Megan this morning it was just spontaneous movement like earlier in the week, with other movement (they like to dash our hope like that.) But this morning when the Doctor came in to do rounds and did the typical pain test of pinching, Ariella responded. She is reacting to pain! Today is day #14. We are no longer calling it a coma, we are calling this a healing slumber. Our baby is trying to come back, through the prayers and faith of many. It will be in the Lord's time, not in our time. This is a tiny step in the right direction.  I am so grateful for the faith and prayers from you all. In Him all things are possible."