Kevin Wesley The TRUTH FACTory | Every time I try and put words to this I cry… @KevinWesley | Uploaded August 2024 | Updated October 2024, 4 days ago.
Every time I try and put words to this I cry but this is what I’m trying to say… Our journey bringing Samiqel into this world was a literal emotional roller coaster, from joy and excitement to worry, doubt and fear, to hope and faith. We received a call from the hospital informing us that there were complications with Samiq and was put on bedrest and high risk only a few months into our pregnancy, we were given the option of having an invasive procedure that could result in the loss of our angel and even terminating pregnancy due to the complications and potential risks but we said no need for the invasive procedure because we want our baby regardless! It was a turbulent ride to say the least as we had doc appointment twice weekly and hour and a half away to monitor him and was admitted twice for over 7 days due to risks of losing him. I did my best to keep a positive attitude and a courageous demeanor so Lacee wouldn’t worry as much but truly words can’t express how difficult it was. The day he was born we had so many scares we I felt like we were losing our minds, we did all we could to keep each other up through it. Seeing and holding Samiq was really all that kept us together. For the first few months Samiq could barely breath or gain weight because his heart had two holes in it forcing it to overwork, he could only do so much before he was fatigued and sweating it was so scary. Seeing the size of the holes he was put at the top of the list for open heart surgery which was probably the toughest thing we’ve probably ever faced in Lacee and my entire lives. The day of the surgery the surgeon failed to come see us before the surgery as they promised would happen and was procedure and I almost tore that hospital down with my bare hands after seeing how that affected Lacee, it was like the last straw. We literally walked the entire hospital pacing just to cope through this 8 hour procedure. After about 10 years they finally came to get us and I cannot tell you how we made it through seeing him all bandaged up, I think something supernatural kept us civilized because I can’t look at these videos without breaking down. I was terrified! Seeing him scream from pain almost made me bring the hospital to the ground again, I remember going out into the hallway and saying “GET IN HERE AND DO SOMETHING!” Because the weren’t moving fast enough. After 14 long days Samiqiel made some of the biggest smiles we had ever seen and it was clear he could breath better and eventually we were finally able to take him home 🏠. After tests they saw that one hole was still open so there may be another surgery if the hole doesn’t close soon. Since the surgery he has been so strong and resilient through all of this improving in every way! Samiq is a mighty warrior and I have no doubt he will keep demonstrating what it means to be a champion!!! We love Samiqiel with a divine love he is our pride and joy and he truly represents what it means to rise through it all.
Every time I try and put words to this I cry but this is what I’m trying to say… Our journey bringing Samiqel into this world was a literal emotional roller coaster, from joy and excitement to worry, doubt and fear, to hope and faith. We received a call from the hospital informing us that there were complications with Samiq and was put on bedrest and high risk only a few months into our pregnancy, we were given the option of having an invasive procedure that could result in the loss of our angel and even terminating pregnancy due to the complications and potential risks but we said no need for the invasive procedure because we want our baby regardless! It was a turbulent ride to say the least as we had doc appointment twice weekly and hour and a half away to monitor him and was admitted twice for over 7 days due to risks of losing him. I did my best to keep a positive attitude and a courageous demeanor so Lacee wouldn’t worry as much but truly words can’t express how difficult it was. The day he was born we had so many scares we I felt like we were losing our minds, we did all we could to keep each other up through it. Seeing and holding Samiq was really all that kept us together. For the first few months Samiq could barely breath or gain weight because his heart had two holes in it forcing it to overwork, he could only do so much before he was fatigued and sweating it was so scary. Seeing the size of the holes he was put at the top of the list for open heart surgery which was probably the toughest thing we’ve probably ever faced in Lacee and my entire lives. The day of the surgery the surgeon failed to come see us before the surgery as they promised would happen and was procedure and I almost tore that hospital down with my bare hands after seeing how that affected Lacee, it was like the last straw. We literally walked the entire hospital pacing just to cope through this 8 hour procedure. After about 10 years they finally came to get us and I cannot tell you how we made it through seeing him all bandaged up, I think something supernatural kept us civilized because I can’t look at these videos without breaking down. I was terrified! Seeing him scream from pain almost made me bring the hospital to the ground again, I remember going out into the hallway and saying “GET IN HERE AND DO SOMETHING!” Because the weren’t moving fast enough. After 14 long days Samiqiel made some of the biggest smiles we had ever seen and it was clear he could breath better and eventually we were finally able to take him home 🏠. After tests they saw that one hole was still open so there may be another surgery if the hole doesn’t close soon. Since the surgery he has been so strong and resilient through all of this improving in every way! Samiq is a mighty warrior and I have no doubt he will keep demonstrating what it means to be a champion!!! We love Samiqiel with a divine love he is our pride and joy and he truly represents what it means to rise through it all.
