Wednesday, 2/27/08

As most of you know, this Biologist (this humble author of these little Lauren, Dan, and Jace epistles) has a love for both the sciences and the arts. Often I’ve been called ‘just a little confused’, ‘a total nerd’, and certainly ‘much too excited about Plato, Shakespeare, anatomy, and levers’! Yes, a strange one indeed; I know that I am.

Yet, when the reality of what I teach about the infinite, personal God and His marvelous work within the open system of the universe He created actually smacks me on the side of the head with the reality of His Works, I’m humbled, very humbled. He demonstrates His power in life and death, heartache and joy, praise and tears, and in a million other dichotomies I absolutely don’t understand. All I can say is today I’ve been ‘smacked upside the head’! Wow!

Dear Friends, dear Prayer Warriors, Jace is no longer breech. Shall I say that little/big miracle again? No longer breech! The doctor who insisted Jace does not move enough (at least during an ultrasound!), thus would not move enough to turn head down and a C-section was inevitable, said incredulously this morning, as she peered at the ultrasound, “Wow. He turned.”

She was dumbfounded; Lauren and Dan wanted to cry.

Miracle #2 for today, nothing profound, then again, maybe it is.

Last week when Lauren asked her doctor what she could do to ‘help convince’ Jace to turn, the doctor quipped, “Well, other than hanging in the closet like a bat, I have no idea.” Today, when the doctor’s shock was so evident, Lauren in her quiet, gentle voice said, “So, I guess hanging in the closet worked.” Here’s the miracle, the doctor met her look, smiled, and even softly chuckled. She’s never even cracked a smile before. I think Jace turning made her day, too! What do you think?

In the midst of this rejoicing at a tangible gift of mercy and an increase in the hope that just maybe we will get to hold this little one, we know that God will continue to pour His gifts out no matter the outcome. We are grateful for this sign of comfort, and it is one more little encouragement for Lauren and Dan that God is blessing their decision to stay the course, talk to and love their son no matter how long he lives among us, and give God all the glory despite dire predictions.

Their time last Friday with the Neonatologist at St. Luke’s was excellent. She was sympathetic, encouraging, and incredibly informative as to possible scenarios upon Jace’s birth. She may or may not be on the team that will be on call in the next room at his delivery, but no matter, Lauren and Dan’s time with her was very helpful. We are so grateful.

Next appointment with her perinatologist: Monday, 10:00 am.

Dear Ones, many of you have said how great our faith must be. It isn’t, it’s small, really small. But, God is God, the great I am. We are only His creatures, but I am so glad to be in His care and not my own. I’m so thankful to be able to entrust my dear loved ones to His care not my own. I’m grateful for friends who remind me of my own words as they comfort and encourage me daily. Thank you all.

Please keep praying. He could turn back around. His bladder is still dilated. We don’t have any better news about his heart or his genetic condition, but we do have hope that God has the final Word. No matter what, That Word will be Good.

Much more later, I’m sure.

Blessings,
Kathy for . . . the rest of us!