Best news ever! Wow. God is so incredibly faithful! It is so good to be reminded of that from your family's story. Thank you for sharing so freely! Your story has surely changed so many lives. We will continue to pray here in Texas.
Im so so happy for you all! She is just as you say a sweet rose . She stilll is so so tiny , but yet sobig compared to 18 weeks ago! Congrats 2 you both, I look forward to seeing more pictures of her !
What a blessing! I've been following your story since right before Gwenyth was born, I just never comment. First night home is always the hardest, but maybe since she's a big girl now it won't be so bad. Rejoicing with you! Welcome Home Gwenyth!!
We are SO excited for the 3 of you!! Watching the recent photos and slide show of your family makes us praise God for the awesome miracles He has performed in and through your lives. We are praying for a peaceful night for the Lawrenson 3. Gwyneth is absolutely precious, Tricia looks radiant (WAY too good to have endured what she did for the last few months), and Nathan, you are beaming with love and joy for your 2 special girls! We couldn't be happier for you all!! God is GOOD!
Nathan my heart is joyful beyond words. Thanks to you, Tricia and Gwyenth for sharing your life with all of us. I remember the first time I was able to be alone with my sons when I brought them home. 19 years later it still brings me to tears, I have never felt such love flood my heart. Take care and rest peacefully.
what a happy time! sleepless, but happy!! i know you must be over the moon, thanks for taking the time to put up a couple pics for us. i can't believe how far y'all have come. praise the Lord, truly!!
Wow...this is great...You will still be in my daily morning prayers as I go walking :) My family laughs at me as I am reading your blog and get so excited that I squeal. They can't understand me getting so excited over someone I have never met. What a precious privilege to pray for those close to us and some that we don't "know" but still love.
I think my heart just exploded with happiness!! CONGRATULATIONS!! I cannot wait to see the pictures from your adventures in parenting now!! So so so happy for you all!
That is incredible news. I clearly remember that day I brought my baby how on June 1, 2007. What I loved the most...the endless snuggles with no peeps!
Congratulations on having your baby girl home! I wish you guys the best for the future. Thank you for sharing your story with all of us, and allowing us to get to know the three of you. Praise God, he has truly blessed the three of you and you all deserve nothing but the best! Your faith and the miracles I have seen happen in your lives have encouraged me to seek a stronger relationship with the Lord. God bless you, congratulations, thank you, and enjoy all the little moments with your gwyneth rose! lisa (NJ) PS. since i started following your story I have not once taken for granted time with my son and even those middle of the night wakeups, they are so precious to me now, thank you!
Hadn't checked your blog in about a week, and I have tears streaming down my face! WONDERFUL! Glory to God! Enjoy your beautiful family. May God's richest blessings be yours, and may your bodies prosper as your souls prosper. You are all so dear! From Emmie in Central Texas.
I've never posted before but have been following your story for months. During this time I come to my own peace with God, and Jesus and you played into that. Thank you!
My heart is so full of love for all He has given to you and your family and I wish you so many blessings and happy times in the years to come.
Thank you to you both for your willingness to share your very personal story and your love for the Lord.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! on being able to finally bringing your beautiful baby home!
Congratulations!! I can't imagine how great it will be for you to wake up this morning with both of your girls with you! Thank you for letting us witness your miracle.
So cool!!! Now your fun begins, it's alot of work but all worth it in the end. My daughter just graduated from college with two BAs and is off to Notre Dame as a PHD grad student. I'm so happy your family is finally home. Best of everything to you and your girls.
It has been so amazing to journey with your family this far and to see "the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living" (Ps 27). He has been so, so good to you and it has not only encouraged me but countless others as well. I pray His continued blessings on you all as you step into this new phase with Gwyneth at HOME! YAY!
How wonderful!! She looks so at peace and you are beaming!! I hope this transition is a smooth one and I am praying for rest, relaxation and lots of snuggle time for all of you!
Yepee! So very happy for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey of faith with us. God is good. Take care and keep us updated as always
I missed two days and look what has happened! Amazing! I can only imagine the relief and joy (as well as slight panic, LOL) you 3 are feeling. Congrats and hugs and love to you all. What a wonderful thing to have your family together as a whole with no restrictions and wires and beeps and nurses hovering. God bless you all!
I have been reading here so a long time, but haven't commented yet. I just wanted to say that I am extremely excited for you as you bring home your baby today!! My twins were born premature and their homecoming was a joyous occasion!
Oh my gosh, how absolutely WONDERFUL. I can only imagine your enjoyment at having both of your girls home. Thank you again for sharing such an inspiring story. Good luck over these next few weeks and months of sleepless nights. God Bless---
Congratulations! I remember the first night we had our two home, I am sure it was nothing like your first night. One more question, Does she have tubes attached to her still, if so, what are they for and how much longer will she have them? I saw in her latest "blooming" photos it looked like she still had a few.
Well looks like I'm comment 479. LOL Sorry, I didn't check in yesterday. HOW EXCITING for you guys. Congratulations on having Gwyneth with you finally. We'll totally understand if your posts go down. Babies are hard work. Have fun, and may God continue to bless you all.
oh my gosh!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I've been following your blog for a long time now & praying for your family. I'm an NICU nurse, & no other family has brought more tears to my eyes than seeing you all finally home together!! Looking forward to reading about life with your new baby at home!!!
That is awesome!! I am so excited for you and Tricia!! I think back you first posted about when Gwenyth was born, and it's incredible to see how far she has come, and how much she has grown. I couldn't be any happier for your guys, I had a huge smile on my face when I read, "We're Home" Thanks for continuing to share with us! It's so special.
That is wonderful for you to have your little one home. Just some word advice. Love and enjoy your sweet angel. And don't sweat the mistakes you will make with her. Everyone makes mistakes. Just learn from them. :D
Hugs and Prayers to you and to your beautiful family.
I'm so happy to hear you ALL are home. Your baby girl is beautiful. I wish your family the best of luck and may God truly bless you or maybe I should say continue to bless you!!!
I can't even begin to fathom the joy...when I think of where you've been, and now where you are - it's beyond believable. If I didn't believe in God it would make no sense to me. Thankfully I can recognize (along with you) that we serve a God of true MIRACLES.
Welcome home Gwyneth...and welcome home to your whole family, finally able to be together under one roof after all this time. UNBELIEVABLE.
Congratulations to you all! I'm still praying for your family. 5/15 will always be such a special day to you... We just celebrated Reese being home from NICU for 80days on 5/9 and will be celebrating Tate's anniversary after 94 days in NICU on 5/23. Let's have a party!
Your story is very touching, I found you on the internet and although I haven't read all the history I'm already touched by how special your family is.
I dont know if you will NOW have time to read all of your blogs, you and Trisha will be even more busy now that your little baby is home !! That is so awesome !! God's timing !!! Wishing you all the very best, and many many more blessings to you and your family ! Grace and Peace....Lora
I dont know if you will NOW have time to read all of your blogs, you and Trisha will be even more busy now that your little baby is home !! That is so awesome !! God's timing !!! Wishing you all the very best, and many many more blessings to you and your family ! Grace and Peace....Lora
This is fantastic. Miracles everyday! Praise God! Now we'll go into withdrawals as your time here will be severely cut. But, that's ok! Continue to take such wonderful care of your two ladies. I know as a mother myself that Tricia must be elated to hold her baby in her arms anytime she wants. I'm sure there will be lots of holding Gwyneth!
CONGRATULATIONS! Now they're both home! When do you go visit at the beach?! :) I know that my 507th comment will not make much of a difference but as I was looking at bible verses I saw this one and it reminded me of your story:
But Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries ina year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8
Another that reminded me of you is:
He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. He bestows rain on the earth; he sends water upon the countryside. The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.
Congratulations. Glad that everyone is home and doing well. Hopefully everyone got lots of sleep last night. What an exciting time. Enjoy it, it goes by quick. Before you know it they grow up.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm so happy for your family!!! Praise the Lord for HE is faithful! what a joy it is to be able to see God working in your lives! your sister in Christ, Sarah
Congratulations!! I'm SO excited there are tears in my eyes. I've been reading your blog for a couple months now and have been praying for both Trish and baby (I can't remember how to spell her name). As I'm entering my last 3 weeks of pregnancy I'm reminded how precious life is. May God bless you in the days, weeks, months ahead. HUGS from southwestern VA.
Congratulations to you all. Since I have four children, I am supposing that the next entry in your blog will be titled "WE'RE EXHAUSTED!" LOL!!! God Bless you all.
I opened up your page to see if you brought her home today, and immediately said "awww!". Been following since January, and am so pleased for you two! Congrats on having BOTH girls home!
I haven't been following your blog for too long, but your story has been an encouragement to me. I appreciate the boldness that it took to go through with having this precious baby girl couldn't have come from anywhere but from the Lord.
Congratulations!!! May your days be filled with much happiness, health and love, and may your nights be blessed with peaceful rest. Enjoy every second - they grow up too quickly!
PRAISE GOD!!!! THAT IS GOING TO BE SUCH A BLESSING!!! Cherish every cry, every sigh, everything that she does. I know what miracle babies are and I love every minute of waking up at 2 or 3 am. -Scott
Congratulations! I haven't been able to follow along as much I wanted to since we just returned from Taiwan with our little one. I am so happy to see you are HOME!!!! Blessings as usual.
I can't even believe some people would write mean things to your guys. All I can say is that the hope you all have and the hope you have shared is a threat to satan. Maybe by being faithful and sharing what God has done is a HUGE threat to the devil. He doesn't want people to have hope and trust God. he wants people to give up on themselves, on their unborn, and turn from God. By saying this...you must be doing something right if you are getting attacked. It sucks, especially when your sweet wife and baby girl are involved. I am so proud that you are not angry and the way you handled it was another kick in the devils face.
I am so happy you are home. I bet some days you never thought that it would happen. But you are proof that God ALWAYS has the final word.
i've never posted before, always felt like you had so much to read, why bother? but today? i rejoice with you and tricia for your beatiful baby girl. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE IN HIS LOVING AND ALL KNOWING ARMS!!! PRAISE GOD, FOR HE GETS ALL THE GLORY FROM THIS MIRACLE!!!!
Congratulations! Know you have prayed about this day for along time! It would be fun to go back and re-read the things people wrote about for Tricia to experience with Gwyneth!
Congratulations on bringing Gweneth home. I've never commented before but your story has encouraged me in my walk with the Lord. I feel blessed to be a part of your journey and I rejoice with you as you celebrate this exciting time.
And on a completely random note... I just received my Parenting magazine (the subscription is free!) and there is a cool article in there about unwelcomed parenting advice from strangers. It is funny and gives some pretty sweet comebacks for when you encounter someone who simply can not help themselves and tells you how you are starving your baby or how she will certainly end up cross eyed if you don't move that mobile farther away from her face or how you're holding her too much/little etc.... Thought you might find it useful... and amusing. I'm sure they have a website somewhere..it is called Parenting magazine and it is the June Issue.
Today is my first visit to this blog (Kelly Carr sent me here) All I can say is you both are amazing parents with an even more amazing little girl! I am so happy you are home! God bless you! I have gone back to get "caught up" on your story. You are an truly inspirational family!
God is good your prayers have been answered!! This has been a amazing journey, thank you for sharing your girls with all of us. Blessing to all of you.
Wonderful!!!!!! Praise Jesus! In a world so consumed with reporting the ugly nasty things, it is awesome to hear of all the wondrous blessings our Father is pouring out on His children! We're praying for you guys down here in Texas!
I have watched in silence for a while now - and been moved to tears on more than one occasion. But today I wept tears of joy for the three of you together on your own 'turf' at last. It may feel scary - it always does when you take a newborn home.........joy and tear from the UK
okay, it is Friday afternoon and i know you 3 are just having a ball At Home with your girl together!!!! But i am dying for some more pictures of your pumpkin in her "natural surroundings" with Mommy and Daddy. LOL:) i realize that it will be more of Gwyneth sleeping, Gwyneth with her eyes open and now closed and then open again but i don't care!!!:)LOL she is such a cutie and we are so thrilled for you! My children have been asking to see pictures of what Gwyneth is "doing".:) too cute! i hope this comes across in the joking, giggling manner it is intended! Seriously, we are thrilled for you 3, at home, together!!!! yepee! praying, jen in al
Congratulations to the whole family! I've been following your story through your blog since January. God has truly blessed your family - and has given you many miracles over these months. Enjoy every minute now that you are all home! Prayers & Blessings to you all...
Oh wow! Congratulations! I can't imagine how good it must feel to have the whole family at home and doing so great! Looking forward to keeping up with your "normal life"!
You guys must be just giddy! I am so excited for you and your beautiful daughter. It gives me so much joy to share praise reports about your wonderful story, and thanks to you, I donated to a child walking in our local Great Strides progam. If it weren't for you guys I would have known anything about it, but before he could even explain it, as soon as he said Great Strides I said I would help sponsor him! I was excited! I wish you guys all the best and can't wait to see pictures of your white rose as she's growing...you won't believe how fast she'll grow...my daughter was born just 6 days before Gwenyth, but she was full-term, and she is already weighing in at about 13.5 lbs! She will be the light of your lives. May God continue to bless your family! Congrats! =) The Hagemeisters
Well little Miss Gwyneth...you have almost 600 comments on this post! I think Daddy should print them all up so Mommy can put them in your baby book! :) I can just imagine the day when Gwyneth is old enough to read, understand and "see" everyone who prayed for her and her mommy and how her Daddy so amazingly cared for them both. All glory to God! love and prayers, The Lockwoods!
AMAZING NEWS! It is so nice to see her out of the hospital. She looks great!
Hope you got rested up before hand becuase you probably won't be getting much sleep any time soon :) But I'm sure you won't mind having both your girls home now and you can take life at your own pace.
I've been following your blog for the past few months, love it. You guys are so blessed. Gwyneth is precious....I love red-headed little girls. Tricia looks great after her surgery. Praying Gwyneth continues to grow and be healthy and Tricia continues to have a trouble free recovery.
How do you respond to over 500 people who wish you well!!! I wouldnt know what to do. I love that you update daily or almost. It must be hard when you have so much going on. I just love you guys! Congratulations on coming home!!
Congrats to you and your family! I myself was born 3 months early at 1lb. 8 oz...just a wee bit bigger than beautiful Gwyneth. I went through open heart surgery, wearing braces on my legs, and according to the doctors, being 3 months (both mentally and physically) behind the kids my age. But, here I am, 20 years old in my senior year of college and able to do anything that everyone else can do! So...I wrote all that to let you know that with God, all things are possible! Your Gwyneth will grow up to be an amazing, beautiful person!
Praising the Lord with you! This morning my devotional time took me to Psalm 126. I hope you don't mind if I personalize it just a little for you...
"It seemed like a dream, too good to be true, when God returned Nate, Tricia and Gwyneth Rose to their home. Our mouths are filled with laughter and our tongues with shouts of joy. They are the talk of the nations. Everyone is saying, 'The Lord has done great things for them'. They echo the praise, 'The LORD has done great things for us and we are filled with joy!'"
Praise the Lord for His good works and complete faithfulness. Your family is so amazing and I am in awe of the way that God continues to work through you! Gwyneth is absolutely precious!!
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Im so so happy for you all! She is just as you say a sweet rose . She stilll is so so tiny , but yet sobig compared to 18 weeks ago!
Congrats 2 you both, I look forward to seeing more pictures of her !
YAY!!! So happy for the three of you!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!
I am so excited for you all. Praise God! I am thrilled, just thrilled.
What a blessing! I've been following your story since right before Gwenyth was born, I just never comment. First night home is always the hardest, but maybe since she's a big girl now it won't be so bad. Rejoicing with you! Welcome Home Gwenyth!!
We are SO excited for the 3 of you!! Watching the recent photos and slide show of your family makes us praise God for the awesome miracles He has performed in and through your lives. We are praying for a peaceful night for the Lawrenson 3. Gwyneth is absolutely precious, Tricia looks radiant (WAY too good to have endured what she did for the last few months), and Nathan, you are beaming with love and joy for your 2 special girls! We couldn't be happier for you all!! God is GOOD!
Love,
The Edwards family
Praise God for answered prayers!
Congratulations! SOOOO happy for the 3 of you. More pictures please!!! Enjoy yourselves!
Nathan my heart is joyful beyond words.
Thanks to you, Tricia and Gwyenth for sharing your life with all of us.
I remember the first time I was able to be alone with my sons when I brought them home. 19 years later it still brings me to tears, I have never felt such love flood my heart. Take care and rest peacefully.
Glad you "all" are home! How exciting...I can't wait to hear more!
Blessing to your little family GOD IS GOOD!
God Bless~
Jennifer
www.woodcreekprimitives.com
Full of smiles and praises!!
I rarely comment but I had to today to say: Congratulations! Gwyneth is a beautiful baby. I am so happy for you that she is home.
what a happy time! sleepless, but happy!! i know you must be over the moon, thanks for taking the time to put up a couple pics for us. i can't believe how far y'all have come. praise the Lord, truly!!
Wow...this is great...You will still be in my daily morning prayers as I go walking :) My family laughs at me as I am reading your blog and get so excited that I squeal. They can't understand me getting so excited over someone I have never met. What a precious privilege to pray for those close to us and some that we don't "know" but still love.
I think my heart just exploded with happiness!! CONGRATULATIONS!! I cannot wait to see the pictures from your adventures in parenting now!! So so so happy for you all!
right where you belong.....may God keep you close to him!!
this brought tears to my eyes. i'm so happy for you all!!
That is incredible news. I clearly remember that day I brought my baby how on June 1, 2007. What I loved the most...the endless snuggles with no peeps!
Congratulations on having your baby girl home! I wish you guys the best for the future. Thank you for sharing your story with all of us, and allowing us to get to know the three of you. Praise God, he has truly blessed the three of you and you all deserve nothing but the best! Your faith and the miracles I have seen happen in your lives have encouraged me to seek a stronger relationship with the Lord.
God bless you, congratulations, thank you, and enjoy all the little moments with your gwyneth rose!
lisa (NJ)
PS. since i started following your story I have not once taken for granted time with my son and even those middle of the night wakeups, they are so precious to me now, thank you!
Yay! Congratulations!
Hadn't checked your blog in about a week, and I have tears streaming down my face! WONDERFUL! Glory to God! Enjoy your beautiful family. May God's richest blessings be yours, and may your bodies prosper as your souls prosper. You are all so dear! From Emmie in Central Texas.
Praise the Lord for He is good!!!
Congrats Daddy! What an amazing answer to prayer!
Yay congrats!!!! I am so happy for you! You get to enjoy both your girls at home!!!
A new journey begins....
Wow - Welcome Home! Praise God for miracles!
I've never posted before but have been following your story for months. During this time I come to my own peace with God, and Jesus and you played into that. Thank you!
My heart is so full of love for all He has given to you and your family and I wish you so many blessings and happy times in the years to come.
Thank you to you both for your willingness to share your very personal story and your love for the Lord.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! on being able to finally bringing your beautiful baby home!
Jen G
Black Diamond, WA
How wonderful it is to see you holding Gwyneth at "home"! Congratulations! I am praising God with you!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congratulations. times a million. i came over from jessica claires blog. my heart is filled with joy for you. :)
WELCOME HOME LAWRENSON FAMILY, WELCOME HOME!
Congratulations!! I can't imagine how great it will be for you to wake up this morning with both of your girls with you!
Thank you for letting us witness your miracle.
WOOOHOO! I have no other words, just Praise for the Father!!!
Amen Amen Amen
You've got to be kidding! What a ride, what an adventure, what a God thing! We'll be praying you'll be heading for the OBX soon!!
Best news ever!!
Happy belated birthday to Tricia as well.
Have a great first weekend as a family.
xx
Whohoo! Way to go... enjoy!
Thanks for the special home photos.
Thoughts and prayers from
Julie
Moonta S Aust
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!
Such fabulous news, and Gwyneth looks right at home already!!
Enjoy spending some fabulous time with your beautiful girls!
Hugs,
Becky, Seren & Dylan xxx
God is sooooo good!!!!!
Awesome! Congratulations. Enjoy no sleep and middle of the night TV. LOL!!
Heidi Reed
CONGRATS this is the BEST news I have heard yet! Enjoy that little girl of yours!
Congratulations! I'm so happy that both your girls are finally home with you!
Answered prayers are truly wonderful. Thanks for sharing your miracle girls with us! God is so awesome!
Wonderful news! So happy for you guys!
So cool!!! Now your fun begins, it's alot of work but all worth it in the end. My daughter just graduated from college with two BAs and is off to Notre Dame as a PHD grad student. I'm so happy your family is finally home. Best of everything to you and your girls.
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!! What a miracle your family is!
God is soooooo Good!!! Praise the Lord, oh my soul....
Yippee! What an amazing journey that is still unfolding before our eyes. Thank you, Lord for this beautiful miracle!
How exciting for you and your family! God is so good!
Good luck getting all adjusted and spoiling that sweet baby girl.
Congrats! Amazing GRACE.....simply amazing! Have a BLAST! (and kiss any sort of "sleeping" goodbye! LOL!)
WOW! God is so good! I pray that you and your family have an easy adjustment! What a proud daddy!!
~Christy~
Now the fun begins! I am so happy for you all that you are finally together as a family! God Bless!
Melissa in KY
It has been so amazing to journey with your family this far and to see "the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living" (Ps 27). He has been so, so good to you and it has not only encouraged me but countless others as well. I pray His continued blessings on you all as you step into this new phase with Gwyneth at HOME! YAY!
Congratulations!!!! Our family is so filled with joy and love for you family. Many blessings and prayers!!!
Love,
The Vermillions
woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
praying you all got some sleep last night! very exciting!!
That is amazing. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
YEA! This was on my praise list this morning! What a blessing! Enjoy every moment with your family now that you can all be home together. Praise HIM!
Congratulations! Praise God. :-D
{{Big Hugs}} Pam
Well its friday morning, sure hope your first night with Precious Gwyneth was awesome.Again Congrats to you and your family.!
GOD IS GREAT
I'm so happy for you all!!!!!!!!!!
How wonderful!! She looks so at peace and you are beaming!! I hope this transition is a smooth one and I am praying for rest, relaxation and lots of snuggle time for all of you!
Much Love,
The Vande Castles.
Very cool! This has got to be on the tops of that favorite-days-of-my-life list for you. :) What a blessing!
Yepee! So very happy for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey of faith with us. God is good. Take care and keep us updated as always
My heart is smiling this morning for you and your incredible family...
Prayers and hugs for continued good health for everyone.
Just TOO cool....
Congratulations... enjoy every minute!
praise God!!!
I am so happy for you guys
I missed two days and look what has happened! Amazing! I can only imagine the relief and joy (as well as slight panic, LOL) you 3 are feeling. Congrats and hugs and love to you all. What a wonderful thing to have your family together as a whole with no restrictions and wires and beeps and nurses hovering. God bless you all!
This post makes my day! Enjoy her, now you can hold her to your hearts content. We send our love to your family!
Any time I meet someone who doesn't believe that God works miracles, I'm sending them here! Hooray, wooo hoooo... congratulations, and blessings!
YEAH!!!!! How does it feel? Man, I bet it is so strange having her home now. That is amazing. I am so happy for all of you. Wow!
So excited for you guys! I hope that you all had a wonderful night together.
Three simple words....GOD IS AMAZING...
I have been reading here so a long time, but haven't commented yet. I just wanted to say that I am extremely excited for you as you bring home your baby today!! My twins were born premature and their homecoming was a joyous occasion!
You have been in my thoughts and prayers!
Oh my gosh, how absolutely WONDERFUL. I can only imagine your enjoyment at having both of your girls home. Thank you again for sharing such an inspiring story. Good luck over these next few weeks and months of sleepless nights. God Bless---
Congratulations! I remember the first night we had our two home, I am sure it was nothing like your first night.
One more question, Does she have tubes attached to her still, if so, what are they for and how much longer will she have them?
I saw in her latest "blooming" photos it looked like she still had a few.
Well looks like I'm comment 479. LOL Sorry, I didn't check in yesterday. HOW EXCITING for you guys. Congratulations on having Gwyneth with you finally. We'll totally understand if your posts go down. Babies are hard work. Have fun, and may God continue to bless you all.
Mary
Florida
What wonderful joy! Get ready for some fun now!!!
Leslie
Congratulations on being sprung free from the hospital and all the wires and such. God is fo faithful
It's an amazing feeling isn't it!?!
Congratulations! I've been reading your blog since January and I have been hoping and praying for this day right along with the you.
God is so very good!
God Bless your growing family!
Janette
oh my gosh!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I've been following your blog for a long time now & praying for your family. I'm an NICU nurse, & no other family has brought more tears to my eyes than seeing you all finally home together!! Looking forward to reading about life with your new baby at home!!!
That is awesome!! I am so excited for you and Tricia!! I think back you first posted about when Gwenyth was born, and it's incredible to see how far she has come, and how much she has grown.
I couldn't be any happier for your guys, I had a huge smile on my face when I read, "We're Home"
Thanks for continuing to share with us! It's so special.
That is wonderful for you to have your little one home. Just some word advice. Love and enjoy your sweet angel. And don't sweat the mistakes you will make with her. Everyone makes mistakes. Just learn from them. :D
Hugs and Prayers to you and to your beautiful family.
YIPPEE!!! Good for your beautiful family! So very happy for you!
Congrats on coming this far and staying so strong during your journey. You are an inspiration!
I'm so happy to hear you ALL are home. Your baby girl is beautiful. I wish your family the best of luck and may God truly bless you or maybe I should say continue to bless you!!!
Love from North Alabama!
Kim
YEAH!!! I got tears in my eyes seeing your picture with Gwyneth at home. What an incredible day! I am praising God with you!
I am so happy for all of you!!! God is Great!!
Tressa
I guess you won't be posting for about 18 years with all your newfound busyness. Can't wait for THAT rundown!
You have a whole host of new (much less medical, and much more beautifully mundane) prayer needs now.
I can't even begin to fathom the joy...when I think of where you've been, and now where you are - it's beyond believable. If I didn't believe in God it would make no sense to me. Thankfully I can recognize (along with you) that we serve a God of true MIRACLES.
Welcome home Gwyneth...and welcome home to your whole family, finally able to be together under one roof after all this time. UNBELIEVABLE.
What a glorious day the Lord has made. Be blessed!
Congratulations!! What a special day!!
I´m happy for all of you.
yessssss!
Congratulations to you all! I'm still praying for your family. 5/15 will always be such a special day to you... We just celebrated Reese being home from NICU for 80days on 5/9 and will be celebrating Tate's anniversary after 94 days in NICU on 5/23. Let's have a party!
Your story is very touching, I found you on the internet and although I haven't read all the history I'm already touched by how special your family is.
I know you've waited for this moment for a long time!!
God is good and he is faithful!!!
What a terrific picture!!
:)April
I dont know if you will NOW have time to read all of your blogs, you and Trisha will be even more busy now that your little baby is home !! That is so awesome !! God's timing !!! Wishing you all the very best, and many many more blessings to you and your family ! Grace and Peace....Lora
I dont know if you will NOW have time to read all of your blogs, you and Trisha will be even more busy now that your little baby is home !! That is so awesome !! God's timing !!! Wishing you all the very best, and many many more blessings to you and your family ! Grace and Peace....Lora
Congratulations! God is so awesome!
YEA!!!!! Congrats and enjoy your family time.... Cocoon, that's what we called our first week home, cocooning. ENJOY
Congrats... We have been following your journey and glad to see she is home..
HOORAY!
This is fantastic. Miracles everyday! Praise God! Now we'll go into withdrawals as your time here will be severely cut. But, that's ok! Continue to take such wonderful care of your two ladies. I know as a mother myself that Tricia must be elated to hold her baby in her arms anytime she wants. I'm sure there will be lots of holding Gwyneth!
How exciting for you, Tricia and Gwyneth. Praise God!
OMG! WOW! Praise the LOrd!
How wonderful! Another miracle!!! Thank you Jesus!!!
Oh my goodness! It is wonderful to hear that you all are home together, healing and stronger, after such an intense year. I am so very happy for you.
yay yay yay! thats so much better! we are so happy for you. much love to each.
CONGRATULATIONS! Now they're both home! When do you go visit at the beach?! :) I know that my 507th comment will not make much of a difference but as I was looking at bible verses I saw this one and it reminded me of your story:
But Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries ina year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
Another that reminded me of you is:
He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. He bestows rain on the earth; he sends water upon the countryside. The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.
Job 5:9-11
Congratulations! That is so awesome!!!!! You will never have time to read all these comments now! ;) Enjoy EVERY second of it!
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enjoy that beautiful girl!
Congratulations. Glad that everyone is home and doing well. Hopefully everyone got lots of sleep last night. What an exciting time. Enjoy it, it goes by quick. Before you know it they grow up.
CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy that you made it home....yippee!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
I'm so happy for your family!!!
Praise the Lord for HE is faithful! what a joy it is to be able to see God working in your lives!
your sister in Christ,
Sarah
I am thrilled for you all. Keeping you my thoughts and prayers each and every day.
What a wonderful day!
Congratulations to the whole family!
God is awesome.
I can't believe I haven't left a comment yet!
I hope your first night at home was wonderful you both deserve it!
Congratulations and lots of hugs coming your way!
Congratulations... I am so excited for your family to be home!!! May God continue to shower you with blessings!
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooo Happy for you guys!!!
Hope you were able to get a little sleep last night!
That's wonderful!
Congratulations to all 3 of you...
enjoy that cuddle time :)
Congratulations!! I'm SO excited there are tears in my eyes. I've been reading your blog for a couple months now and have been praying for both Trish and baby (I can't remember how to spell her name). As I'm entering my last 3 weeks of pregnancy I'm reminded how precious life is. May God bless you in the days, weeks, months ahead. HUGS from southwestern VA.
Yeah I'm so glad she is home...And you look pretty darn happy yourself Daddy!!!
What a ride! Welcome home!
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU 2~~YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME THANKS FOR POSTING...
Congratulations to you all. Since I have four children, I am supposing that the next entry in your blog will be titled "WE'RE EXHAUSTED!" LOL!!! God Bless you all.
I opened up your page to see if you brought her home today, and immediately said "awww!". Been following since January, and am so pleased for you two! Congrats on having BOTH girls home!
I haven't been following your blog for too long, but your story has been an encouragement to me. I appreciate the boldness that it took to go through with having this precious baby girl couldn't have come from anywhere but from the Lord.
What a blessing! So exciting!
What an amazing and wonderful miracle! Savor this sweet time with your daughter and wife. Life is good!
Jill in WA
You look very happy in these pictures.
Blessings!
Congratulations!!! May your days be filled with much happiness, health and love, and may your nights be blessed with peaceful rest. Enjoy every second - they grow up too quickly!
How EXCITING! I'm so glad that your family is together AT HOME! YAY!
That is absolutely phenomenal :)
Jaimie (lurker from Ohio)
AMAZING!!! What an absolutely awesome day! Congratulations, Tricia, Nate, and Gwyneth!!
that is soo awesome! its so good to hear of miracles. congrats! new baby welcome to the world.
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WHAT AN AWESOME GOD WE SERVE!!!! I AM SO THRILLED FOR YOU! Our prayers have been answered! Thank you, Heavenly Father!!!
Brianne
VA
PRAISE GOD!!!! THAT IS GOING TO BE SUCH A BLESSING!!! Cherish every cry, every sigh, everything that she does. I know what miracle babies are and I love every minute of waking up at 2 or 3 am.
-Scott
Congratulations! I haven't been able to follow along as much I wanted to since we just returned from Taiwan with our little one. I am so happy to see you are HOME!!!! Blessings as usual.
I can't even believe some people would write mean things to your guys. All I can say is that the hope you all have and the hope you have shared is a threat to satan. Maybe by being faithful and sharing what God has done is a HUGE threat to the devil. He doesn't want people to have hope and trust God. he wants people to give up on themselves, on their unborn, and turn from God. By saying this...you must be doing something right if you are getting attacked. It sucks, especially when your sweet wife and baby girl are involved. I am so proud that you are not angry and the way you handled it was another kick in the devils face.
I am so happy you are home. I bet some days you never thought that it would happen. But you are proof that God ALWAYS has the final word.
i've never posted before, always felt like you had so much to read, why bother?
but today? i rejoice with you and tricia for your beatiful baby girl.
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE IN HIS LOVING AND ALL KNOWING ARMS!!! PRAISE GOD, FOR HE GETS ALL THE GLORY FROM THIS MIRACLE!!!!
I am so very happy for you hope everything keeps going good for you. God Bless
Congratulations! Know you have prayed about this day for along time! It would be fun to go back and re-read the things people wrote about for Tricia to experience with Gwyneth!
Prayers from Nebraska
Congratulations and wishes for continued blessings as you, Tricia and Gwyneth blossom together as a new family ... the best blessing of all.
What JOY!!!
What fantastic news on this Friday afternoon! God is so good, isn't He??
Congratulations! May God's blessings continue to shine down on you and your family!
Always in our thoughts and prayers...
Congrats to you and your family! I am so happy for you guys! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Congratulations on bringing Gweneth home. I've never commented before but your story has encouraged me in my walk with the Lord. I feel blessed to be a part of your journey and I rejoice with you as you celebrate this exciting time.
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What an exciting day for all of you! A long road there, but a sweet family of 3 finally all home together! Enjoy every moment--it goes by so fast.
Congratulations you three.
I'm so happy that this day has finally arrived.
Yes! Welcome home!
And on a completely random note... I just received my Parenting magazine (the subscription is free!) and there is a cool article in there about unwelcomed parenting advice from strangers. It is funny and gives some pretty sweet comebacks for when you encounter someone who simply can not help themselves and tells you how you are starving your baby or how she will certainly end up cross eyed if you don't move that mobile farther away from her face or how you're holding her too much/little etc....
Thought you might find it useful... and amusing. I'm sure they have a website somewhere..it is called Parenting magazine and it is the June Issue.
Good Luck!
The Vande Castles.
I can't wait to see more pictures of the precious family!!!
How is your mom?
Sing praises to our Father!!! :)
I just love Gwyneth! She is cuter every time I see her. She has been in my whole families prayers.
Regards,
Joshua
Today is my first visit to this blog (Kelly Carr sent me here) All I can say is you both are amazing parents with an even more amazing little girl! I am so happy you are home! God bless you! I have gone back to get "caught up" on your story. You are an truly inspirational family!
God is good your prayers have been answered!! This has been a amazing journey, thank you for sharing your girls with all of us. Blessing to all of you.
That is so cool. :)
Congrats on the homecoming and many sleepless nights. I am so happy for you guys.
Wonderful!!!!!! Praise Jesus! In a world so consumed with reporting the ugly nasty things, it is awesome to hear of all the wondrous blessings our Father is pouring out on His children! We're praying for you guys down here in Texas!
Our God IS an awesome God.
Can't wait to hear about the crazy memories you three are creating!
Yay!! The post we've all been waiting for this entire journey... both girls home, healthy & happy. So glad for all of you...
Emjoy your time :)
Congratulations! I can see the emotion in your face. How wonderful for all of you! Enjoy your first night as a family at home.
Rene
I have watched in silence for a while now - and been moved to tears on more than one occasion. But today I wept tears of joy for the three of you together on your own 'turf' at last. It may feel scary - it always does when you take a newborn home.........joy and tear from the UK
okay, it is Friday afternoon and i know you 3 are just having a ball At Home with your girl together!!!! But i am dying for some more pictures of your pumpkin in her "natural surroundings" with Mommy and Daddy. LOL:) i realize that it will be more of Gwyneth sleeping, Gwyneth with her eyes open and now closed and then open again but i don't care!!!:)LOL she is such a cutie and we are so thrilled for you! My children have been asking to see pictures of what Gwyneth is "doing".:) too cute! i hope this comes across in the joking, giggling manner it is intended! Seriously, we are thrilled for you 3, at home, together!!!! yepee! praying, jen in al
Congratulations to the whole family! I've been following your story through your blog since January. God has truly blessed your family - and has given you many miracles over these months. Enjoy every minute now that you are all home! Prayers & Blessings to you all...
I'm so happy for you and your family.
YIPPPEEEEE!!! I bet having her home is unlike anything that you've ever experienced. Congratulations to your family.
How sleep deprived are you? LOL Hope your first night at home with Gwen was great!
Oh wow! Congratulations! I can't imagine how good it must feel to have the whole family at home and doing so great! Looking forward to keeping up with your "normal life"!
You guys must be just giddy! I am so excited for you and your beautiful daughter. It gives me so much joy to share praise reports about your wonderful story, and thanks to you, I donated to a child walking in our local Great Strides progam. If it weren't for you guys I would have known anything about it, but before he could even explain it, as soon as he said Great Strides I said I would help sponsor him! I was excited! I wish you guys all the best and can't wait to see pictures of your white rose as she's growing...you won't believe how fast she'll grow...my daughter was born just 6 days before Gwenyth, but she was full-term, and she is already weighing in at about 13.5 lbs! She will be the light of your lives. May God continue to bless your family! Congrats! =) The Hagemeisters
Wow!So wonderful and unbelievable! What so many others take for granted has finally happened to you and it is beautiful to witness. Praise the Lord!!
Congratulations! I am so excited for all 3 of you!
I'm so excited you three are finally together as a family and out of the hospital now! Praise the Lord for His goodness. :)
How exciting!!!!! Congrats!!!! It is lots & lots of fun! (And lots & lots of poopy diapers, LOL)
Well little Miss Gwyneth...you have almost 600 comments on this post! I think Daddy should print them all up so Mommy can put them in your baby book! :)
I can just imagine the day when Gwyneth is old enough to read, understand and "see" everyone who prayed for her and her mommy and how her Daddy so amazingly cared for them both.
All glory to God!
love and prayers,
The Lockwoods!
Hip Hip Hooray!! Praise God for the three of you!!! I just can't believe it.
Just saw the ABC story on Raleigh 11 (tonight at 6:00 EST)of the three of you leaving the hospital! What a testimony to the world! Glory!
Enjoy your family time.
Praying,
Susan
AMAZING NEWS! It is so nice to see her out of the hospital. She looks great!
Hope you got rested up before hand becuase you probably won't be getting much sleep any time soon :) But I'm sure you won't mind having both your girls home now and you can take life at your own pace.
Those have to be the best pictures I've seen in a long time. What an incredible blessing!! We are so happy for you all and our prayers continue!
Congrats Nathan, Tricia and family! Welcome home Gwyneth! I hope you are enjoying all the fun a new baby has to bring! What a great day!!
{{{{{{{{HUGS!!!}}}}}}} I'm sitting here with tears of joy pouring down my face!!!
I've been following your blog for the past few months, love it. You guys are so blessed. Gwyneth is precious....I love red-headed little girls. Tricia looks great after her surgery. Praying Gwyneth continues to grow and be healthy and Tricia continues to have a trouble free recovery.
What? No posts since 4pm YESTERDAY. Little Gwyneth must be keeping Mommy and Daddy busy :9). So glad she's home in your arms! Congrats!
How do you respond to over 500 people who wish you well!!! I wouldnt know what to do. I love that you update daily or almost. It must be hard when you have so much going on. I just love you guys! Congratulations on coming home!!
CONGRATS!!! Praise God for this :-).
I'm so happy for you all. What a miracle.
Congrats to you and your family! I myself was born 3 months early at 1lb. 8 oz...just a wee bit bigger than beautiful Gwyneth. I went through open heart surgery, wearing braces on my legs, and according to the doctors, being 3 months (both mentally and physically) behind the kids my age. But, here I am, 20 years old in my senior year of college and able to do anything that everyone else can do! So...I wrote all that to let you know that with God, all things are possible! Your Gwyneth will grow up to be an amazing, beautiful person!
What a wonderful belated Mother's Day Gift and an early Father's Day Gift. Congrats! She is simply adorable.
Praise the Lord! I've been following for a long time now! I commented at the very beginning of this rollercoaster ride (January).
I know the HUGE relief is it to have your baby home! We brought our babies home after 86 days in the hospital.
May you feel God's presence as you adjust to this new life at home...a family of 3!!
Wow! You are really home. Thanks for sharing your inspirational story and know that people all over the world are celebrating your homecoming.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Praising the Lord with you!
This morning my devotional time took me to Psalm 126. I hope you don't mind if I personalize it just a little for you...
"It seemed like a dream, too good to be true, when God returned Nate, Tricia and Gwyneth Rose to their home. Our mouths are filled with laughter and our tongues with shouts of joy. They are the talk of the nations. Everyone is saying, 'The Lord has done great things for them'. They echo the praise, 'The LORD has done great things for us and we are filled with joy!'"
Continued blessings and prayers,
Joy
Welcome home!
Praise the Lord for His good works and complete faithfulness. Your family is so amazing and I am in awe of the way that God continues to work through you! Gwyneth is absolutely precious!!
In His Love,
Kenzie
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
Six HUNDRED comments on this post? Unbelievable. Big, big congratulations to you - how incredibly exciting!
Take care,
Kara
YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! Sooooo happy for your family! I'm sure it feels wonderful to all be together. Praise God for answering prayers!
Thanks for all the updates.....
Alisa in Oregon
I am just so excited for you all. What a wonderful day!! God bless your sweet little family!
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