I am thankful for:
- a 10th birthday slumber party that was planned for the weekend before DD#1's birthday instead of after
- for fun memories created at the slumber party
- the health of cousin Breanna's baby. We have been praying as a family and it's lovely to watch the girls experience answered prayer.
- the gift a friend lending a chocolate fountain to the VIP slumber party and how fancy all the girls felt eating special hors d'oevres.
- Dollar Tree's party selecion incuding plastic champagne glasses
- a supportive church family filled with people who love my kids and are prepared for the bumps ahead with a new addition
- DH taking the girls out for 8 hours after church! I got a lot done at home.
- a hospital just a few miles from our house
- being home, in bed when Little Brother made it obvious he was coming
- DH being home (not travelling) when we had an emergency
And now another week has passed. As the details of Asher's birth have been sinking in I realize how blessed we truly are. I am thankful for life - my own and Asher's,
- a mom and aunt who came without hesitation even though it meant an all-night drive
- a friend who came immediately even though she was sick
- being surrounded by believers in triage and in the operating room
- amazing nurses, many of whom were also Christians
- that Asher was moved to a private room the day I was discharged allowing DH and I to move into his room and sleep over ie. not having to go home and leave Asher in NICU.
- excellent medical insurance
- friends who have brought meals
- friends who came and canned pears that were overripe before Asher was born
- that my mom has stayed and done so many projects
- that my dad came and worked on some home repairs and that he'll be back next week
- DH's ability to take sick leave to stay at the hospital with us
- DH's willingness to take the kids to their homeschool commitments
- Asher is putting on weight like a boss
- And on another note, our rental property closed this week relieving us of a great burden
Love, Katie
Congrats on your new little one! :D
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