Amazed...

A group of people from the Early Childhood Intervention Center just left the house. We were referred to them from the NICU because if how premature the boys were. I have put it off once, but finally had them come out to analyze the boys. Basically it is a program offered through the state to help children before it's too late to help them. I have been told since day one that the boys will more than likely be behind in some way because of being born 8 weeks early.

There is a lot of confusing talk that goes along with Preemies. One of those is how old they should be acting. There is their real age - dependant on when their birthday is, and their adjusted age - dependant on when they were suppose to be born. They are only expected to be developmentally on course for their adjusted age which is 4 months old.

Nate and I think they are amazing, but I was really amazed a few minutes ago when the four specialists smiled at me and were happy to tell me that the boys no longer would need their services. Not only were they well past their adjusted age, they were even past their real age - 6 months. They both are doing things that are expected of older babies!

I love hearing from medical people that these little guys are miracles.

I don't know why God has been so gracious to us...but he has...he spared them and not only that but they are flourishing.

Every day I am reminded of God's goodness when I look into 2 sets of big blue eyes. And every day I am reminded that I have NOTHING to do with it. Every time I think I have mommy-hood figured out I am reminded by someone or something that I don't. Every morning is a new lesson in not only God's faithfulness, but God's grace as well.

Today, I am amazed...