I need to share an experience from this week, but protecting those involved means I will be fairly vague. I received a phone call that a girlfriend of mine might be in labor, but she wasn't sure, what should they do? Given what she was experiencing and the fact that she wasn't quite 36 weeks yet, I advised we go to the hospital now. Of course, this was yesterday, Monday, in the middle of a major snow storm and her husband was already at work, nearly an hour away. This is the first really cool piece. Ben was working from home because of the roads, so he could stay with the kids and I had use of the suv. Awesome!
I picked her up and drove as fast as I felt I safely could into town, praying the whole way, God just keep us straight and true! During the forty minute drive, I confirmed she was actually in labor as contractions were coming closer and stronger and had her call the hospital in between contractions to get them ready for our arrival. I got her into an exam room, parked the car and get her older child settled as I confirmed hubby was almost here. Contractions coming now at two minutes, holding her hand, helping her breath and answer the nurses questions. Hubby walked in to the news that baby is coming and fast as I escorted the sibling out. Here comes really cool piece number two. Baby arrived less than five minutes later. Daddy was there to see his little one born! Super Awesome!
I am still processing and recovering myself, as I have been trying to help them process and recover and care for sibling and deal with all that a preemie brings...I am still pretty numb. But so blessed that I was able to be a part of this miracle and the blessing of this new little one. Thank you Lord for watching over all of us and blessing this world with such a precious snow baby! They have a long road ahead of them, but I know this family is being held by God and supported by some pretty cool people.
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