![]() ![]() We will continue fighting for Elsie for years to come. ![]() And we can trust in that without fail.Īs I write this, our little miracle just turned one year old and the joy of our lives. They don’t guarantee a particular outcome, instead they move the heavens into action. Our weapons are prayer, God’s Word, and faith. We don’t understand all things, but we do know that control is an illusion-so release it and refuse to give up. Perhaps you haven’t seen your miracle yet, or your story has been one of heartbreak. But we do not fight alone or in our own power, and our weapons are powerful. We fight for their lives, for their very souls. A battle for their safety, for their attention, against addiction and hopelessness. There is a battle raging for our children-all of our children. That thing that was my greatest fear at the time was the very thing He used to save both our girls’ lives. My mind immediately went back to that phone call and my first desperate prayer, “Jesus, no.” I am so very grateful that God’s ways are higher than mine-that He didn’t answer that prayer. She explained that without the early delivery, if Taylor’s water had not broken, we would have lost Elsie and possibly Taylor as well. The doctor called our little Elsie “a miracle”. Her words were, “I don’t know how this baby survived.” Sometime during the pregnancy an umbilical thrombosis had developed. Immediately after her delivery, the doctor held up a shredded umbilical cord containing a huge blood clot. But when Keith began to tell us the whole story, we got a glimpse into how amazing Elsie’s birth really was. They’re okay.” Relief swept over us and the tears finally flowed. Our son-in-law, Keith, came into the room. A much greater fight than we could possibly realize. There was a battle raging for the life of our little one. Should a C-section take this long? What is happening? My husband and I clung to each other and again began asking our family and friends to pray. I just had time to pray with them, then both my babies were rushed out of the room. In a flurry of activity, the decision was made to do an emergency C-section. Taylor’s labor didn’t progress very quickly, and Elsie’s heartrate began to drop dramatically. Elsie would be six weeks early, a milestone of development that the doctors were happy to reach but the battle was not over. Taylor was so brave, and the days crept by until it was time to induce labor. The risk of infection meant she was definitely coming early. It was the longest trip of our lives but eventually we arrived at the hospital where the doctor’s plan was to give our precious baby Elsie more time to develop. I’m good in response mode, I’m useful…but this waiting-this helplessness-is the hardest part. She and her husband were in the emergency room while we drove. What else can you do but trust in God and take each step as it comes. We talked, prayed, even laughed a little. As we drove, we stayed on the phone with her until she got to the emergency room. I immediately went into response mode, “We’re on our way.” Taylor and her husband live almost six hours away. All I could pray in that moment was “Jesus, no.” Her baby, our first grandchild, wasn’t due for nearly eight more weeks. Her voice was trembling, and her words knocked the breath out of me. “Mom, my water broke.” It was our oldest daughter, Taylor. It was one of those phone calls that makes the world stop. You have to keep it growing.My husband, Tim, and I had just sat down at a restaurant for lunch when my phone rang. PS: How old are you? You have nice growth for a teen. Also come to the Board for some support or ideas. If you think you need to shave it off, wait 48 hours and think it through. Can you commit to growing for longer, and sending updates every week or two?Īlso, we have a 48 hour rule. And your growth doesn't look like dirt on your face. If you could let your mustache creep wider, it would look great. One question: To what extent does your goatee grow? Can you let it creep wider? That would make your goatee stand out a little more. You could even stand to let them grow out more. Do you nave northern European genetics? I like your mustache, soul patch and goatee. ![]() You are fortunate to have your ginger beard.
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