Home Again!

We have officially made it home to resume a somewhat normal life again. As you all can see we are not the only ones excited about this. Eli is plumping out quickly, it is hard to believe less than 2 weeks ago we were given the most difficult test of our lives. What we learned as a couple is how to survive. Looking back on how we survived it is as simple as 2 letters, "we". We never turned on each other. If we experienced this for a reason, I would say it was to learn that our relationship (our marriage) is rock solid. If we survived this, any financial crisis, job uncertainty, or wayward child is small potatoes. It is great to be home and thank you all again for the love, support, and prayers. We are in the works of planning Eli's first, and hopefully last, welcome home party, consider this your invitation! We'll keep you posted on the details.

Eli Update

Eli is recovering well! Last night he gained 2 ounces and the doctor's are hinting at getting us out of here tomorrow. What I think is the most amazing thing of this past week and a half is the faithfulness of our God. All of your prayers and support were seen in a mighty way. This kid is a fighter and his life is going to be amazing. The emotions we experienced were crazy and I don't think we ever expected to encounter anything like this when we said, "I do" a year and a half ago. I think what we've really learned through all this is to live for the moment. For us, we need to see how Eli is improving every day, not focusing on us still being in the hosiptal. When we focus on the future and our desires to be out of here we miss what God is doing in the moment. I hope for all of us we can take time to see the blessings of the moment and give the proper thanks. You all are amazing!