November 1, 2009 by Jen.

Hello Everyone. This is Jen. I haven’t been on the internet much, but Jason reads me every comment from each of you. We may never have an opportunity to reply individually to each comment, but I wanted you to know that you all have given us so much encouragement. Your prayers and support mean so much to us, and we feel uplifted with every comment we read. We have just been overwhelmed with the support from our family who has been here to help us through this, our dear friends who have traveled long distances to be here, and our church/school community for the outpouring of love and food and housecleaning, etc. Those of you at a distance have covered us with your prayers and I believe that God is answering them.

To Jennifer C and all my students: your love and prayers and cards mean so much to me. I miss you each. Keep praying for the babies!

To Monica and others who have shared your personal stories: thank you for the encouragement. You have given us hope and we’re clinging to it.

Although we are devastated by the loss of Eden, we continue to praise God for each day of life that He gives Juliana and Zoe. They are truly miracle babies and it is our wish that their lives will be continued testaments to the power and love of God. Please continue to uplift them in your prayers. I know that He has big plans for their lives. I can’t wait for the time when all of you can meet them and hold them.

You all have been an example to us of the true meaning of church. Even though we are separated by so many miles, we are all a part of a beautiful community of fellowship and prayer. We humbly thank you for the love and friendship you’ve shown us. We are eternally grateful and we love you all.

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November 1, 2009 by Jason.

After a late night at the hospital, Jen was discharged with some antibiotics. Hopefully, this will get under control whatever is causing her fevers.

Juliana had her respirator air pressure raised slightly, she has no extra drugs to control her settings, has good blood-gas, and is doing okay.

Zoe had a good morning until about 9:45 when she began fighting the oscillator. The nurses were amazed at how much she was struggling. Her oxygen saturation would drop down into the 70’s, so they finally gave her a slight paralytic drug so that she could relax and let the machine do its work. Within a minute, her oxygen saturation shot back up into the 90’s. She is such a fighter! Her blood pressure and blood sugar are good and she doesn’t need medication to control them. They will be taking a blood-gas and CBC shortly to check her stats.

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