Clara, Olivia and Andrew

Clara, Olivia and Andrew
The 3 Amigos

Saturday, May 23, 2009

My sister and I

Sisterly love

Side by side is where they belong.

You lean on me, I will lean on you.

God's angels are on duty.

Beautiful!
I am having a hard time keeping myself together with this posting. I never thought I would see these babies so round, with pudgy fingers, with contented looks, without breathing tubes, just like average newborns. God never let us be discouraged even when we could see through their skin, even when they were so covered with equipment we could barely see their eyes, even when we returned from lunch one day and eight doctors and nurses were surrounding Olivia's isolette, even when they were both setting off their monitors like dueling banjos, even when the news delivered from the PNP or doctors was hard to hear and I could go on. Everyday was filled with God's love and hope. Katie and Jeremy are people of extreme strength and faith. Katie's mantra was always 'that is one for the win column.' Together they stood strong and determined and prayed for God's blessing for their babies. What extraordinary parents! Our family and friends have been our rock. Their prayers and support have made the difference. The medical personal everywhere has been unbelievable, caring, loving and understanding.
As for Clara and Olivia, you just know they are tough little cookies-a force to be reckoned with.
This sounds like the end of something but you know it is just the beginning!
Thank you, Lord Jesus.

Quote of the Day:
That is one for the win column.
Katie Hoff

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you, Lord! Amen!

Mandy Pearson said...

How great our God is! How precious your babies are! We have been so blessed to watch God's miracles before our eyes. Clara and Olivia are so special and will grow up knowing the wonders of God. May God continue to bless your family.
Much love,
Lane & Mandy

Grandma Jannita said...

Jeremy, Where's the hat?