Dear Mom and Dad-
When we visited Jacob this morning, this poem was attached to his crib. It was written by Nurse Sharon yesterday when we were away (my first time ever going through a day without seeing him!), who is, by the way, one of the best nurses in the NICU...along with Christine, Angela, Maria, Tita, Tanya, Natalie, Luisa, Lolita, Arlyn, and many many more! It truly touched our hearts to know that Jacob will always be in good hands when we are away!
Jacob is doing very well. He's eating and growing! He weighs 4 lbs. 11.8 oz. We don't know how much he's gained today, but we'll find out tomorrow! Right now, Jacob's goal is to outgrow his A's and B's. We are so positive that it will happen, but it still frightens us when it occurs occasionally. I should get used to it by now, but it's kinda scary! He also spits up during or after feeding. I wonder if his reflux is bugging him and causing these occasional A's and B's. I'll ask tomorrow.
Today we had a really good and spiritual Ward Conference. President Crockett said something that made me ponder about the things that are happening in my life right now. It helped me realize how blessed I am to have a loving family and a beautiful son who has shown me so much about perserverance and love. I can't quote President Crockett exactly, but he said something like, "When the greatest storm passes, it is then when we will have the greatest joy." This is so true. If we accept our trials with faith that the Lord and Savior will guide us, we will truly reap the blessings that are in store for us. I know that Jacob has a great purpose in this life. When I was in the hospital and received priesthood blessings, I had great comfort knowing that Jacob was placed on this earth at the right time. I felt so fortunate to be trusted by our Heavenly Father to bring this beautiful, innocent child into this world. He knew that it would be hard, but that it would be worth it if I endured to the end. I honestly cannot deny the happiness and warmth of the spirit that has been brought into our home and our lives. Although I have really tough days at the hospital, I come home and know in my heart that this time in my life will strengthen the bonds of my family and my testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel.
4 comments:
Pa,
i love visiting your blog...its amazing to see how much he's grown! i miss you guys a lot. tell little jacob he'll be back in e-ca's arms in a week! i love ya'll!
e-ca
Sopha - Your words are always so encourgaing and so is your journey. Thank you for being so willing to share with all of us. I was hoping to see Jacob go home already, but also know it will happen when he is good and ready!
I hope to stop by the NICU on Saturday on our way out of town. Saturday would have been little Will's 1st birthday, so I thought it would only be appropriate to include a visit to the only home he ever knew. Hope to see you then... and maybe Thursday too.
Aimee
I visit your blog every so offten to see how little Jacob is doing, everytime I read your blog it touches my heart.The strength and faith Heavenly Father gives to you is amazing! I can feel it just reading your journal. Although I don't attend church sessions i still know in my heart that the Spirit is with us. During my bad time in life I think of the "Foot Print In The Sand". I pray that your storm will pass soon and you can bring him home.
With Love
Sophea
Sopha, you're awesome. Your words are so beautiful, touching and inspiring. I could feel the great love you have for Jacob, not just from your words, but also from watching you with him...kangaroo-caring, feeding, changing, kissing, reading to him, etc...You are a wonderful Mommy.
Hang in there...he'll be home before you know it. Plus, enjoy us NICU nurses (and doctors) as much as you could...you'll be missing us soon. Haha :)
--L.M.
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