One year ago, on May 16, 2008, my life changed.
I was told that my girls were trying to come into this world at 24 weeks gestation. I was told that they may not survive, and if they did, they would most likely have severe, lifelong disabilities.
But I was also told that it was unbelievable that I was getting a routine ultrasound at the exact time I started to go into active labor. I was told that it was fortunate that I happened to be at the only hospital within hours of our home that could handle 24-week babies.
I didn’t have to be told that God was in control. I didn’t have to be told that His Will was perfect, and that He would sustain Jim and I no matter what happened.
God blessed us with a miracle that day. He enabled the doctors to stop my labor from progressing any further. He gave Jim the strength to stand by my bedside and support me through my haze of medication, bewilderment and fear. He gave me the patience to wait, and the will to trust.
And now, one year later, on May 16, 2009, my miracles:
Last May 16th, I never could have imagined this May 16th. Then, I didn’t know if I would have empty arms. Now, my hands and heart are full. Rebecca Faith and Susanna Joy are living reminders of the Lord’s grace and mercy. On June 12, 2008, I wrote this on the blog: “…I am honored to thank the Lord for…His continued kindness toward us. Not only did He offer us eternal salvation through the death and resurrection of his beloved Son, He has provided for the ongoing health of our dear daughters. The Lord would be just as good and just as kind if He had chosen a different course of action, perhaps one that would not have been as pleasing to us, but we are humbled by His gracious decision to allow our pregnancy to continue just a little bit longer.â€
I continue to be humbled by His abundant blessings. He not only allowed our pregnancy to continue long past May 16th, He gave us healthy, beautiful daughters who are now nearly 10 months old. “Thanks be unto God for his indescribable gift!†(2 Corinthians 9:15).
What a true miracle. God has sure blessed you and Jim (and your family). I am starting to reach that frustration level with not getting pregnant, however all it takes is a quick glance at the blog and it puts things back into perspective. God is in control and it is in HIS timing that He will supply us with unthinkable blessings! Thanks for the reminder of His mighty power and grace!
Love-Brittny