Baby Bunchkin Update

Baby Bunckin Update

 

To say that Melissa and I are relieved and elated would be an understatement!  But it was good news late yesterday evening when Dr. Jeanty’s office called us with the preliminary results of Baby Bunchkin.  We will receive the detailed report in a few days, but the good news is the bad news was wrong.  Keep watch on the Blog News section of the website for further details.  We are still very interested to read the final comments to better understand why these “markers” for Down’s syndrome had occurred.  This will be an educating process for many of us.  However, I also want to note, that by no means do I share my news in a boasting kind of way.  For we know that there are parents who have special needs kids, and this is not intended to be insensitive to their situations. 

 

Melissa and I, though very scared, had submitted to God’s will for our life.  That very first night while I was still in Louisville, KY I knelt beside my bed and began to pray for this situation.  Here are my words verbatim.  “God, above all things I want You to…”, then I hesitated.  Now I was thinking in my mind, “God, above all things I want you to correct and heal this situation.”  However, the Holy Spirit interrupted me and this was my final & revised thought of prayer.  “God, above all things I want You to be glorified.”  Trust me, it wasn’t easy to find the strength for that prayer.  But that is exactly where God wanted us in this situation.  He wanted us to trust in His Word, (Romans 8:28) that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

 

In closing, I need to make another clarification regarding a statement I made in the last email.  It was misunderstood by some.  However, although we were asked by physicians if we would terminate the pregnancy, it was never our intent to do so.  We had already firmly answered the doctor with a “No.”  This circumstance simply brought Melissa and I to a more defined and compassionate level to those who are faced with these very tough questions.

 

In case you did not know, Baby Bunchkin is girl.  She is named Emme Blu (pronounced Emmy Blue).  Check out Baby Bunchkin link to see where Emme Blu is registered.   

 

Don’t forget that we love you and appreciate your love, prayers and support during a very difficult week.