Nathan Thomas

Nathan Thomas
June 28, 2007
7:46 pm
7 lbs 14 oz
20.5 in

Nathan Thomas

Nathan Thomas
June 28, 2007
7:46 pm
7 lbs 14 oz
20.5 in

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Tory

A little progression...

In two days (Saturday), Kedra will be 35 weeks pregnant and one week away from dramatically increasing the likelihood of Nathan avoiding NICU altogether. That has been and continues to be our prayer.

Today's doctor's appointment showed a slight progression toward labor and delivery which prompted the doctor to have a shot administered to "help Kedra make it through the week." Yesterday, we were talking about inducing labor around July 20th. Today, we are making a rush list of things to be done in case Nathan is here before the 4th. Might be time to put away the labor inducing drugs and keep a fresh set of scrubs and a pair of those blue shoe-net thingys handy, because Nathan doesn't seem like he is going to need much help.

Rejoice with us for the 34 1/2 weeks God has brought us thus far. We have no doubt been blessed beyond measure... Continue, also, to pray with us that Nathan will receive additionally any more time he may need in order to avoid spending even one single day in the NICU.

He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand and marked off the heavens with a span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance? (Isaiah 40:11-12).

How relevant is his nearness, so long as it is accompanied by his might.

tdg

No news. No pictures. No reason for a post really other than to confirm we are still breathing and still posting. I start summer classes next week and Kedra has a doctor's appointment this week that could land her a trip to Wal-Mart... 34 weeks and some change.

Hope everyone is well.

Blessings,
Tory

Move over Matt Leinart

Abigail was curious as to what her uncle Toby was doing on the cover of ESPN the Magazine...



However, I'm sure Toby is sitting at a computer somewhere partially offended, thinking there is no possible way Matt Leinart is Microsoft Certified.

Tory

Pac-Man

Classic.

32 1/2 Weeks and Counting

Doctor's appointment today. No progression. Excellent news yet again. Kedra will be 33 weeks this Saturday. At 36 weeks, she will pretty much be given the green light. Additionally, the doctor saw no problem with my being able to take summer classes beginning her 34th week, as Kedra will be given quite a bit more freedom at that time. Kedra has done an excellent job forcing herself to take it easy. You can imagine how difficult bed rest must be for someone who sweeped, mopped, decorated, mowed and weed-eated her way into her 42nd week with Abigail.

Thanks for checking-in on us,

Tory

Making the best of bed rest

Thankful for beautiful flowers, messy hair days, high places, and crayons!

"A Desire Fulfilled is Sweet to the Soul"

Well, I have taken a much needed break from Martin Luther for about a week or two to read an excellent book recommended by “Girl Talk” (a blog by Carolyn Mahaney and her three daughters). The latest book they have started for their book club is “Doing Things Right in the Matters of the Heart”, by John Ensor. “Intriguing”, I thought. Well, after receiving the book in the mail, I quickly learn that it is a book designed for singles. I read it anyway, and let me tell you it has been an excellent reminder on the biblical design of manhood and womanhood. It discusses the desire of both the heart of men and women, their pursuit of each other, and their biblical mandate for the relationship. It has been a true encouragement for me as a wife and mother, but also a beautiful reflection as I have thought back to all the amazing things God did during Tory’s and my courtship. How He prepared our hearts even before our dating began and how clearly He spoke to each of us individually as we took steps towards marriage. And as I lay here on bed rest and think of how we as a couple have been forced to take up new and somewhat awkward roles in our family over the past four weeks, I am reassured of God’s grace and love for me to have given me much more than I could ever have asked for in a husband. Tory has lovingly, without thinking twice about it, set aside his summer classes, his job, and much of his study time to make sure that his family and his home are cared for. He has worked hard to make sure that his daughter’s schedule remains as normal as possible, that food is available, that money is used wisely, that his wife continues to be “nourished and cherished”, and that our home remains full of happiness and grace.

Thank you Tory for being that “desire fulfilled” and for your continued pursuit of me. Your leadership and love for your family continues to amaze me everyday. It is a beautiful picture to see the way you love your daughter through teaching her about her Creator. Thank you most of all for loving your Father above us, and your continued pursual in knowing Him more and making much of who He is. I love you.

kg

Happy 2nd Birthday Abigail

Abigail now knows how to respond correctly to four questions: Who made you? Who built the ark? How old are you? And what is today? Her only problem is combining the answers together. For example, when asked how old she is, most of the time she answers correctly, "2," however, occasionally she misfires with something like, "God's birthday." I will have to talk to her about divine aseity soon, I guess.

Abigail may not understand what exactly a birthday consists of; however, after today, she probably wants to have another one. She had an excellent time, and her mother, even while on bed rest, made sure the day was special for her. The Hoyle's and the Willem's celebrated with us, as Abigail, Karis and Matt ran circles around the backyard. All three of the women who were present are pregnant... leaving us to imagine what in the world it is going to be like a year from now, when there are six kids running around instead of three.

Here are a few pictures from the day. Click the image to make it larger.