Zion Has Reached The Two Pound Mark!!

We thank God everyday for his Mercy and Grace that he has shown to our family. Zion is progressing rapidly and God is the heavenly instrument behind it all. She is continuing to digest her formula and breathe on her own.

Zion is a miracle in the making and a testimony in progress. We acknowledged God in everything we do and thank him for our little miracle baby Zion.

Continue to pray for the Reed family's strength in the Lord.

Zion Continuing Progress

Just a few words to let everyone know that Zion is doing fine. She is continuing to progress. Mom held her skin to skin today and that was a long awaited moment. Zion could hear her mom's heartbeat and mom could feel her little bundle of joy.

Zion is getting closer and closer to weighing two pounds. It might not seem like much to weigh two pounds but it is a milestone for the family of precious little Zion.

THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYER AND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT.

God words to me concerning my family in this season

Ps 138:8 The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.

Zion you came early,but right on time in God eyes & his hands. Thank you God for perfecting that which concern me which was and is my growing family.

Derriet Reed

Zion pic show

Zion sleeping away

Zion Progressing Daily

Zion is resting well and she continues to improve daily. Mom is very pleased with her improvement and thank God every day. Zion's still is on 17cc of formula and continues to gain ounces slowly.

There is not much to tell today. Zion is a fighter and it is evident in the way she continues to recover from her setbacks. God has her in his hand and is in control of everything that happens.

Mom and Zion both are enjoying the privacy of her own room. We continue to need the prayers of the Saints and thank everyone for their support.

Baby Zion God Loves You

Zion is improving each and everyday. She is in a private room in Birmingham and that is nice. Zion is presently weighing one pound and fourteen ounces. She is currently taking in 17 cc of formula.It is amazing how Zion's little body is able to tolerate the constant increase of formula. We Thank God for his mercy and grace daily.

Zion is very active and prefers not to be bothered. She sleeps most of the day. Mom is able to hold her when she desires. All these blesses of such a constant improvement in Zion's health is from our father above and we give him the praise. He chose the date,time and place for her arrival into this world. We know he is in control of everything that is going on.

ZION FROM YOUR FAMILY IN DOTHAN, AL YOU ARE A TRUE EXAMPLE OF GOD CONTINUING TO PERFORM MIRACLES. WE LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU !

Baby Zion is Resting Well

Zion is in her private room in Birmingham and mom is very delighted with it. There is a feel of more privacy with the placement. Sion has gained a few ounces. She is now weighing 1 pound and 13 ounces. She is breathing on her own with a little oxygen supplied. She continues to need the feeding tube in order to receive her formula.

DJ and Derion continues to travel every weekend to visit. The entire family is strecthed but Zion is worth it all. She is having restful days and night and we thank God for the improvement.Mesha,DJ and Derion know that it is a slow process until Zion comes home but they hold onto the faith that she will come HOME .

Continue to Pray and my God bless each and everyone that has been support to the Reed Family.

Granny's Baby Zion

Zion continues to show improvement and strength. Her formula intake was increased to 16cc every feeding. God is so good Zion is able to digest the formula without any serious issues. Mom is continuing to rest and watch over Zion. She was also visited by her great grandparent this weekend.

Zion will be placed in a new building tomorrow,Women,Infant and Children Building this is another sign of her improvement. She still is weighing 1 pound and 11 and a half ounces.

Continue to pray for the Reed Family: Derriet, Daymesha, Derion and Zion

Our Angel Zion Still Moving Forward

Zion is still moving forward. We are so excited about her progress and know that God will continue to show up in her life. Mom is doing fine but trying to rest some as well as watch over Zion. Zion was placed in the CCN unit last night and is resting.Continue to pray for the family as the journey has just begun. The battle is not our but it is the LORD's and guess what we WIN! Continue to REST ZION and grow your family is waiting for you to come home.




















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Zion Daddy loves you and is praying everyday for you. You are a fighter and we can't wait till you come home. Love Daddy

Zion your big brother Derion can't wait to hold you and play with you. He loves you very much & he has a snow ball just for you.

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Pics of Zion

Baby Zion Moving Forward

Zion will be moving to the CCN unit(Continuing Care Nursery) tonight. She is maintaining a weigh of 1 pound and 11 ounces. Zion seems to be able to digest 13cc of formula every three hours. She is still in the incubator, but mom is able to hold her. Holding Zion is a very big movement forward. Zion will be able to bond with mom as mom holds her close. We continue to need your prayers and encouraging comments. One meaning of "ZION" is "LIFE" very fitting. She will live and proclaim the goodness of the "LORD"

Little Bundle Of Blessing Baby Zion

Zion presently is taking in 13cc of formula and she is able to tolerate the change . She is off the cpap and breathing on her own with 21% oxygen given. Zion still maintain a weight of 1 pound and 11 ounces. Mom is so excited about the fact that Zion will be moving to a new building at a different location Sunday. She will finally have her own room and it can be decorated to celebrate her life.We continue to ask for your prayers as Zion continue to grow.

GOD IS GOOD!!!!!!

Today Zion and (mom)Daymesha connected hand and hand what a loving site.Since then Daymesha has held Zion for the first time since zion has been born. Zion is now breathing on her own and she has started feeding on 2cc of milk.The Doctors have said that they want to increase zion feeding a little more,because she doing so good with the 2cc of milk.Daymesha is doing good, but says she miss her son Derion and husband DJ who's back at home in Headland,Al. They both have said that they realize the long road ahead, but the faith they have is longer.

February 8, 2010

Daymesha is now alone in Birmingham with Zion. DJ (her husband) and other family that had been there with them have returned to work. Daymesha did send great news today. The drs have taken Zion off of the ventilator and she is on cpap once again. Daymesha had the wonderful feeling of holding her baby girl for the first time. This simple treat is something mother's so often take for granted. I'm sure Zion was just as excited. :) Please remember to pray for Zion to gain weight and get stronger. Pray that Daymesha will feel the loving arms of her Heavenly Father as she is there alone with Zion. Hebrews 4:16 " Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

Welcome Zion Reed

Zion was born in Birmingham around 15 weeks early. She was 1 pound 10 ounces. Zion has lost 4 ounces since birth. She has been fighting hard to breath on her own. The doctors were very pleased with how strong she is at this size. Zion has been going back and forth between the ventilator and a cpap machine. In the NICU things change constantly. Things can be looking so great and change so quickly, this is a scary feeling for parents. We know that our Mighty and Awesome God is in control of this situation and that He is the Great Physician. Please pray for daily improvements for Zion and strength and comfort for DJ, Daymesha, and the rest of Zion's family. Pray that Zion will gain weight and be able to stablize her breathing without the use of a ventilator. We are praising God for the amazing birth of this precious little girl and give Him the glory for what He is doing in the life of the Reed family.