Little B

I have written this post several times and haven't had a chance to come back and finish because there are more updates each time I sit down. My niece, Brooklyn (one of triplets), has been very sick this week.

Brooklyn was doing great until Monday night when she developed something called NEC. This is an infection in the intestines. After rounds of antibiotics that didn't seem to be helping, the infection caused a perforation in her intestines. Wednesday afternoon B had a short operation that doctors hoped would help to relieve some of the pain and swelling. The doctors hoped this would also allow Brooklyn sometime to gain strength for a major surgery on Friday.

Brooklyn had a very rough night (Thursday) which led the doctors to perform emergency surgery this morning. Brooklyn made it through the surgery. There are NO explanations how or why she did...except the Lord. They removed 12 cm of dead intestine. The infection is still in her intestines but the doctors are hopeful the antibiotics should be able to work better with the dead part removed. The next 24 to 48 hours are critical. Her vitals all need to improve and she needs to be able to show she is doing some recovering on her own.

We are rejoicing right now in the miracle of what the Lord has brought Brooklyn through this week. Christian and Linsey have an amazing story. From the beginning, they have claimed God is bigger than what any doctor says, He is in control and He has all these children in his hands. Praise the Lord!

Please continue to pray for Bates, Gracie, and specifically for Brooklyn right now.

To read more about their journey go to:

www.notanaprilfoolsjoke.blogspot.com

Charleston and the Masters

This weekend was only my second visit to Charleston and it is quickly becoming one of my favorite southern cities. Here is why:

• The city is on the water (and has great beaches nearby)
• Fresh seafood
• Very southern
• Plenty of history and charm
• Not too big and not too small
• Fun markets and shopping

We were in town with John's family for his cousin's wedding. We enjoyed all of the above Charleston has to offer plus a carriage ride tour around downtown, looking at houses in the battery, and of course celebrating the bride and groom. I love John's family. All his extended family from VA were in town they are a fun and crazy bunch! Congrats and Best Wishes to Robert and Ashley!

I could have taken a million pictures of all the precious Charleston homes downtown.

As well as the larger homes on the battery too.

I was in love with all the flowers!

Wedding Festivities with some of the girl cousins

And ever since I met John the second weekend in April has become one of my most favorite times of the year. You can read more here on why I love this event so much. This year was no different than any other (except it was blazing hot)!

A beautiful day and some very exciting golf!

Miracles

Welcome to the world, triplets!

On Friday, April 1, these sweet babies (my nieces and nephew) were born:

Bates Thomas arrived at 7:34pm - 2 lbs 13oz

Brooklyn Leigh arrived at 7:35pm - 2lbs 7oz

Grace ("Gracie") Almon arrived at 7:37pm - 2lbs 6oz

They are precious, tiny and doing very well!

We are so grateful.

Please pray for continued growth and development.