Sunday, January 16, 2011

 Macy Lee
Ruby Anne

January 13 was a very exciting day for our family!!! Two of Joel's sisters went into labor and delivered 12 hours apart!!!! These precious girls share a birthday and have a forever bond. From our perspective, it was a whirlwind of emotions and one of the most adrenaline filled 24 hours we have had in a very very (if ever) long time. To serve a God who orchestrated such perfect timing is beyond what I can even fathom. Amazing day. 
I was honored to be asked to be in the delivery room for Ruby, however, somehow I missed 2 phone calls and 2 texts letting me know it was time to be there (it was the middle of the night). I was more than bummed and so frustrated that technology failed during such a crucial time. But I trust that there was a reason for my absence and am thankful Ruby arrived healthy and it was a smooth delivery. While at the hospital visiting sweet Ruby, Joel's little sister called to say she was in fact in labor and was being admitted. WHAT!?!?!??!? Yep, that's right, they were gonna deliver that day!! She knew I was pretty bummed for missing Ruby's delivery and invited me to be in for Macy's birth....what.an.honor. I barely made it in time and Macy arrived after only 2 contractions.....amazing, breath-taking, never-will-forget-the-rest-of-my-life moment. God is so good and amazing and perfect and to see His creation from the moment she enters our world makes me even more in awe of His goodness and mercy and power. 
What a day, what a day - and now we get to love on and nurture and spoil these two precious lives. 

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

We're still here!!!!! Cannot believe I have gone this long without posting!!!! I LOVE catching up on my favorite blogs and I feel so bad that I have neglected ours. BUT, that said, it has been quite busy with Christmas break, snow days, follow up doctors appointments and yet more snow days. I simply cannot find the time right now to say all I want to say and share all I want to share. And believe me, there is A LOT to share - this journey has been hard and awesome all wrapped into one. Norah has been in our arms for 5 months now. My mom has been with Jesus for 6 months. Norah is now about 7 weeks post op. Naomi is 4 weeks post op. It's a new year, girls are healed, Nate is growing up way too fast - so we are trying to make the best of this time. As hard as most of our days are, I know they are short lived.
I actually had a very flattering and tempting job offer this week. Like, a real paying job - including payment for childcare. I wanted it. But after talking to Joel and thinking and praying through the logistics, it simply is not the right time. A break sounds lovely most days. But, the girls need me home for now. Next fall we may reconsider and see where we are at - but for now, I am home. :) And happy. :)
Happy 1-11-11!!!!!!!

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