Mothers Day Blessing

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, with prayer and thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God" (Philippians 4:6).

God graciously and miraculously answered my Mother's Day request!!! After 27 days in the hospital, Drake was released to come home on Saturday, May 10 at 11:30 AM. What a blessing to finally have our whole family together. Drake did need to come home with an apnea monitor and so we are still getting used to that. Let me tell you - when that alarm goes off in the middle of the night it certainly gets your blood flowing QUICKLY. We will likely have to keep the monitor for about 7 weeks, however we may be able to limit it to night time only if he can go for two weeks without any alarms sounding. He is doing amazing and already gaining weight. When we left the hospital, Drake weighed 4 pounds, 13 ounces. At today's doctor's appointment, he had already gained 5 ounces, weighing in at 5 pounds, 2 ounces! Keira was up to 6 pounds, 5 ounces and Taerik tipped the scale at 6 pounds, 2 ounces. I am so grateful to God for the health and progress of all three babies and the supreme joy they are to our family. My heart just overflows! I am reminded of Psalm 113:9 - "He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the Lord!"

Also, on Mother's Day, we were privileged to have Rob's mom with us. She is staying for several weeks to help us adjust to our new routine. We greatly appreciate all her love and help!