Thursday, April 24, 2008

April 24

Today is the day the doctors originally told us to expect our first child to enter the world. Imagine how different our lives (and perhaps yours as well) would be if that had turned out to be the case.

We are thankful beyond words for the huge ways God has shown Himself in and through our lives and for the countless ways He has blessed us over these past several months. We never would have imagined that we'd be where we are now back on September 2, 2007 when we discovered Tricia was pregnant.



The reality that both Tricia and Gwyneth would survive and thrive after being given a 50% chance of surviving the pregnancy is amazing.

The possibility that Tricia would ever be a transplant candidate again after the pregnancy was limited.

The chances that Gwyneth would grow to full-term from 24+ weeks without any major complications was improbable.

The likelihood that Tricia would receive her new lungs after being listed and activated turned out to be nearly impossible.

Our God loves to move in impossible situations, not only to show us love, but to also show us His glory. We pray that, beyond everything else, people will see Him.

Nate

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lori moise said...

Well said!
God is so good!

Amy said...

She is sooooo darling. But Nathan, did you buzz her hair when you did your own? I am a hairdresser and it sorta looks like she has had a buzz and its starting to grow back. hahaha
She is beautiful and I am so happy for you and your family!

The Myers Family said...

OH MY GOODNESS! She is just so beautiful! You are soo blessed! I'm so happy that your family is doing so well! We are all praying for you!
Brenda

Lynn said...

WOW! Go Gwyneth!!! She is actually bigger than the pug :) I weighed 3 lbs 13oz and was 16in long when I was born (2 months early)..so she is about my size! :) Thank you for all the updates...I always like Tuesdays (or in this case, Saturdays when I'm a little behind:))

Amos said...

Nate,
What a story of God's unbelievable grace!!! The day you found out that you were pregnant was the day I delievered our little girl: Noelle Delaney Swogger! You may vaguely remember me as Lara Lloyd, as our churches got together for camp for several summers in our teen years, and my parents are Lois and Dennis Lloyd.

Mom reads the VA Pilot and saw your article, who inturn passed it to me. But that morning before I talked to Mom, a lady at the grocery store was showing everyone Gwyneth's picture as a miracle of life. What are the odds that I would know the father of that preciouse little girl! You are in our prayers, Lara and Amos.

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