Update Central...

First and foremost I have to say thank you to all of our friends, & family, and everyone along the way that that has put our family in their thoughts and prayers the last seven days. I speak for Kelly, Madelyn, Kathryn, and myself when I say that we have truly felt all of your prayers and support through this difficult week. Many have offered up continuous prayers on our behalf for comfort, peace, strength, health, joy, and many others that we may not even know of. This is a week that I can honestly say that it is the grace of God that we have survived as well as we have. THANK YOU ALL FOR THIS PEACE AND STRENGTH...

Now on to what everyone wants to know....

Kathryn was born on Wednesday evening at 5:01 PM. She weighed 14 ounces (not a typo) and is 11 inches long. She was immediately put on a ventilator to assist in her breathing and has been monitored very close since she was born. As of right now the doctors have been very pleased with her progress. It is still early and she has a long way to go before we will feel better about her health, but for the most part right now she continues to be stable, and is not experiencing and major complications. Here are a few pictures of her so you can see our new little girl... (by the way the pictures can be a little deceiving as to how small she really is) I think that you will agree with us after seeing these that she is nothing short of a miracle and is physical proof that God continues to work in our lives every day.

Kelly is continuing to improve following the delivery. Her lab results are returning to normal ranges and her blood pressure is continuing to get better. It may take a day or two more to get it under control a little more but things are progressing well. We will continue to be in the hospital likely through Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. We have been able to visit Kathryn on a regular basis and Kelly is now free of all wires, probes, IV's, etc. so she is much more mobile. She will likely be told to start walking more over the weekend in anticipation of going home.

Maddie is ecstatic that she is a big sister and has already brought Kathryn a bear to keep her company and is singing her lullabies, and giving her kisses and hugs through the glass. She is ready for Kathryn to grow a little more so that she can hold her and give her a bottle soon. Here is a picture of Mommie and Maddie relaxing together in the hospital.

Thank you all again for all of the love and support this past week. We have felt every last prayer that has been offered up for our family. Please continue to pray for Kathryn and Kelly to heal and get stronger. We will continue to update this site as the weeks go on... Thank you all again!