God is Beautiful

God blessed me with another relaxing night. I had a few contractions, but again that has become the norm. I ate breakfast and then it was time for my ultrasound. I again enjoyed the freedom of being led down the hallway in a wheelchair, as I got out of my room for a bit. The ultrasound went very well and had the same results as this past Tuesday. With God's beautiful grace, Asher's heart beat strong at 153, he maintained 3 cm of fluid, was practicing breathing, and got an 8 out of 10 on his test. He would have scored a 10 if he had a 2x2 cm pocket of fluid, but that again was no surprise as he never had one. All praise sent to God He is keeping Asher strong!

When I came back to my room, it was time for my late morning monitoring session. Again Asher's heart beat was strong. I relaxed to the miraculous sound of his beating heart. Each time I hear it, I send my praise up to God who gave us Asher, our little miracle! A knock came to the door and in walked Jennifer, the Secretary at my school and her mom Janet who is taking my maternity leave. It was so good seeing them! They brought me a very neat and special gift. It was a rustic wood frame with grey letters that defined a boy as a noun, a noise with dirt on it. It will fit perfectly into Asher's rustic warrior room! We then chatted for a while. Again the gift of their company brought sunshine into my day. I am so blessed to have Janet take my leave and teach my class off 22 until I return. She used to teach 2nd grade and has subbed for me several times this past year. I couldn't ask for a greater sub! Thank you to both of you for stopping by and bringing us such a neat gift that we will forever cherish! Your kindness, thoughtfulness, and prayers mean more than you could ever know!  😊

After they left, my monitors came off, and I ate lunch. As I was finishing my lunch, a knock came to my door. A lady came in to deliver a card that I received in the mail. I always get excited when I receive mail as it always brightens my day. The beautiful card was from my cousin Chelsey and Steve and their adorable daughter Presley. I loved the words on the front that said, "Great is His faithfulness. Strength for today... bright hope for tomorrow." That saying reminded me of the strength God gives Asher and I each day to never give up fighting and to keep reaching for the hope He brings us. Thank you Chelsey, Steve, and Presley for the inspirational card and meaningful note inside. Your thoughts, faith, and prayers mean so much to us!! Your prayers keep us and our little miracle Asher strong! 😊

A little later I took a short nap. My nurse came in to flush my iv, so I woke up. I then told her how I look forward to tomorrow, as I get to get pampered for my sister's wedding and wheeled outside for the first time in 47 days. She was excited for me and then said she didn't see why I can't get wheeled outside more. So when Dr. Fitzpatrick comes by we are going to ask him. Even if I can't, I am happy I can tomorrow!

Tonight I look forward to skyping with my dad and seeing if Easton walks down the aisel at rehearsal. I again wish I could be there, but glad I can Skype some during rehearsal and that my mother-in-law is bringing Easton there and helping out my mom and dad. That means so much!😊.

Tomorrow I look forward to getting my hair and makeup done in the morning and watching my sister's big day through Skype! She and I will Skype in the morning as her and I both get ready. Then at noon I will watch her unite as one with Hunter through Skype. I know I will need a box of tissues beside me as I am an emotional person, but they will be tears of joy! I just can't believe my baby sister is getting married! I will then watch the reception entrance, the toasts, and say my speech, watch the cake cutting, and dances through Skype. Again I can't thank God enough for this technology blessing! He is blessing me with the gift of being there and staying here to fight for my miracle at the same time! For that, even though still tough, the only tears I will shed are tears of happiness and gracefulness!

I want to send a special thank you out to my husband. Thank you for celebrating my sister's day with me. It means more than you will ever know that you will stay beside me and even dress in your dress shirt, tie, pants, and dress shoes. It means so much that you will hold the pad for me while I Skype my speech. And I can't forget to add that I know how much you love me when you agree to go to Target and buy me lipstick, when men rather stay away from the makeup department. But that doesn't matter to you. What matters to you is that you make me feel as much part of my sister's day as possible. I love you so much and you are the greatest husband in the world! 😍

Now a special note to my amazing sister and best friend. You mean so much to me, and I am so happy for you and Hunter! Cherish each moment of your big day! Josh will be shining down on you all day and smiling at how beautiful you are! I am so glad technology will still let me be part of your day! If you see me cry, know it is tears of joy! How blessed I am to be part of your day while still being the strong mommy I need to be with Asher. You will be a gorgeous bride!! P.S. remember I get credit for finding your stunning dress lol😁. I love you so much and can't wait for your big day!

Dear God, Thank You for another beautiful day to fight for our little miracle as he nears 29 weeks tomorrow. Thank You for the amazing gift of Skype to let me be part of my sister's big day while still being blessed to stay here and be a fighting Mommy for the miracle You blessed us with, little Asher! Thank You for the gift of company and mail today. It brought sunshine to my day. Thank You for blessing Lacy and Hunter with a beautiful weather forecast tomorrow as they become one centered around Your love! And most importantly, thank You for blessing us with this miraculous fight and being with us throughout it all! You keep us strong and we can feel You holding our hands. We trust fully in You and Your beautiful plan. We know You will keep us strong and safe. We love You above all things! Amen.

Thanks all of you for your endless thoughts and prayers! We along with little Asher feel them around us and they give us the strength we need. Let us join hands in prayer with God, Josh, and all the Angels and Saints in this a miraculous fight! God is Amazing! He gives Asher the fighting strength to be the warrior and miracle he is! We love all of you so much!