I'm reposting this today and asking for prayer

for a friend of mine, Emily, and her unborn daughter, Abby. God is amazing, and sometimes in the midst of things, people just need that little reminder. From part of Sophie's birthday story, I reprint this as a reminder to them that Nothing is impossible with God.


Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Don't EVER try to tell me that God is not a God of miracles!

Be anxious for nothing, but with prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.Phil 4:6

Friday - August 4th we were told that by many measurements Sophie would be born weighing 5 pounds at the most. Andi had not grown for several weeks and we went about the business of buying preemie clothes. Trusting in God to take care of her because He loves her more than we could ever imagine. During 3 prayer times at church since August 4th, there have been very specific prayers for Sophie to grow. Additionally, there were many Christian friends praying for Sophie every day.

Andi has had testing done 5 times since that day and yesterday's test indicated that Andi's placenta was basically pooping out. As her doctor put it, "one of the most common questions I am asked is....what would I do if I were in a swamp and there were 4 crocodiles biting at my butt, a snake wrapped around my neck and I was in quicksand -- and I always say, nothing, because I don't let myself get into a swamp. Right now Sophie is getting herself into a swamp, her heartbeat is dropping considerably, her fluid level has dropped significantly and we are going to get her out of there before she ends up in the swamp."

OK, maybe not the most elegant analogy, but we understood it and agreed we did not want a swamp baby. Not to mention - who asks this question?

For the record - Sophie arrived measuring 19 3/4 inches long and weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces!
What is impossible for man, is possible for God. Luke 18: 27

Her life is already a testimony to the mighty power of God and prayers. After verifying the earlier findings of the ultrasound on August 4th, Andi and I were told yesterday that Sophie had grown - despite everything deteriorating with each passing day. Despite Andi gaining no weight at all. Despite the fact in the very best of pregnancies, weight gain at the most is 1/2 pound a week in the last 4 weeks and Sophie was 3 weeks early. In 11 days, Sophie went from 4 pounds, 12 ounce to 6 pounds, 4 ounces. She went from the 15% on the weight chart to the 40th percentile. IN 11 DAYS. God is awesome!

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17

Please add Emily & Abby to your prayers. Thank you.