An Update

Remember when I posted a few weeks ago, asking for prayer for a family that was in some pretty dire straits? Their story is incredible and a true sign that miracles can happen and prayers do get answered.

As a quick recap, the blog is written by Nathan and was meant to journal his wife's journey through a double-lung transplant because of her Cystic Fybrosis. Just as she was going to be added to the transplant list, they found out Tricia was pregnant. The pregnancy was very high risk, obviously, and their beautiful little girl Gwyneth was born around 25 weeks gestation on January 8. There have been some amazing ups and downs with both Gwyneth and Tricia, but the ups are SOOOO much more than the downs.

Just in the past two days, Nathan has been able to hold his precious daughter for the first time. They are doing what is called Kangaroo Care, where he holds her against his bare chest. This is amazing enough, but they have pictures on the blog and they will bring tears to your eyes. Little Gwyneth is still only slightly larger than her father's hand. And the look on Nathan's face is too much for words.

The other major miracle is that Tricia has been re-approved and will be placed on the transplant list, possibly as soon as Monday! This is huge, as it will mean a chance for her life to continue much longer than without the transplant. Yes, things could go wrong, but it's a chance for more life and time with her husband and daughter. This is also huge because they weren't sure after the delivery of Gwyneth if she'd ever be strong enough again to get on the list. She was basically in a coma for several days after the delivery.

I'm only telling part of the story, so if anyone is interested in the whole thing from their own perspective (plus pics of all three of them) then I encourage you to read their blog at http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/ or I have it linked on my sidebar. I am warning you though, you may not want to read this blog while at school or work. As my mom put it, you don't want to be "a blubbering mess" while at your desk.