Wednesday, November 22, 2006
There's something extra special to be thankful for now...I spoke with Danielle on the telephone yesterday, mentioning that today would be the 26-week mark of her pregnancy. We kept hoping that the baby would hold off and keep growing in her tummy for several weeks to come.
But a couple of hours after I hung up, the contractions started.
It was a long night for Shawn & Danielle (and Danielle's mom, Angie, pictured above), and this morning it became evident that it was time for the baby to come. And he did. And everyone is doing fine.
(Collective sigh of relief...)
The baby doesn't have a name yet, but he represents hope for all of us who have been involved with this little fella. He weighed in at a whopping 1 lb & 15oz, but his little body is proportioned just right & has everything a full-term baby is supposed to have. I had the honor of seeing him, and I heard his little crying voice, watched him open and close his eyes, and saw him flailing his little bitty arms and legs around.
Simply amazing.
There's a long road ahead for the little guy, of course. I thank God for Ronald McDonald Houses (one is next door), which will allow Danielle to stay close by over the next three months for the baby to grow and grow and grow. As with all babies, there are always things to worry about, but they are in a good place, and as of the baby's birthday (today!), all seems well.
There's something special to be thankful for this year.
