Thursday, December 16, 2010

Luke was right!

We tried and tried to get Luke to open up to the possibility of a brother, but he never wavered. And he was right! It looks like we are having a little girl, and a heart healthy one at that!

All glory to God be given! "Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion." —Isaiah 30:18

That's how we feel right now. Overwhelmed with God's graciousness and overwhelmed with support and love from our friends and family. The staff at Northwest Children's Heart Care jumped with us in joy. Our friends cried tears of joy for us. Overwhelmed. And maybe a little wiped out:



I can't get over those four beautiful chambers we saw beating away on the screen. I can't get over how thankful we feel. A little girl!

And to add great news to great news, Luke's heart is holding strong and steady. Dr. S. continues to be pleased and in no hurry to send us to the Fontan. Luke is buying us time for more knowledge to be gained and Dr. Stefanelli is gladly taking that time. He doesn't want to make any changes to his medication and he doesn't need to see us again for six months. Today was a very good day. Thank you all for joining with us on this journey. Your faith and kind words lifted us up. Thank you.
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16 comments:

  1. joyeDecember 16, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Praise God!! I've been checking my Google Reader like crazy today waiting for this post.

    Bring on the pink :)

    Lots of love from the East Coast...

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  2. Nana YvonneDecember 16, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    I can't stop crying today. A heart healthy baby girl. A grandson I adore. God takes one of his own to be with him (Jesse's grandfather) and brings us the joy of a new child. Such beauty and grace.

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  3. KathyDecember 16, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    I'm so so happy for you and your family!! We have our US on the 20 of January and a fetal echo on the 29 to rule out anything. We are hoping for the same blessing as you! Congrats on the girl! At least Luke wasn't terribly disappointed about it being a sister!!
    ~Kathy

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  4. Lisa JohnsonDecember 16, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Yay! So thrilled for you! That baby girl is going to love her big brother so much. She is lucky to have such a wonderful family loving her and her 4 chambered heart already. :)

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  5. KatieDecember 16, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    I'm so happy and gitty for you! I haven't quit thinking about your wonderful news since your text this morning. God is so great and I'm elated for your family. A girl! You will love having two, especially one of each :) Lots of love sent your way tonight.

    PS- I'll be sending you some links for my favorite "girlie" websites. You need to start investing in bows already :) Girls need lots of accessories!

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  6. KatieDecember 16, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    So happy on Luke's appointment too-what a wonderful day indeed. Way to go Lukie!

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  7. ShannonDecember 16, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    What wonderful news!! A four-chambered heart, a little girl AND a strong and steady big brother! Praise God for your wonderful day!! I'm so, so happy for you!!!!

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  8. Phil and BriDecember 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    YESSSSSSS!!!!!!! Jess, I'll be honest I can't wait to see Rog become a little bit of a softy with a little girl running around!! :)

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  9. JennyDecember 17, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    Congratulations!! Every single bit of that is all wonderful news!! I'm so happy for your all! :)

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  10. BackofpackDecember 17, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Jesse,
    I have tears in my eyes from reading this - such wonderful news on all fronts! Can't wait to see that sweet baby girl. And how great it is that Luke is so strong!
    Michelle

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  11. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Hi Jesse,
    I wanted to send you a congrats on your little girl! I was praying for your appointments today and it sounds like they couldn't have gone better! God is gracious and faithful!! Luke will be such a great big brother and you and Rog will LOVE having a little girl!! Words truly can't express how thrilled we are for your family!! I'll start saving some of my favorite girl clothes for you (of course from 12 months on)!
    Blessings,
    Steph

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  12. The PortasDecember 17, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    AMAZING news! Amen. And how fun, a little sis for Luke. Cannot wait to "meet" her!

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  13. mindyDecember 18, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    That is wonderful news all around!! I am so happy for you, and can only imagine the joy you feel.

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  14. PamDecember 19, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    What a wonderfully amazing day!!!! So happy for you four.

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  15. amy zubizarretaDecember 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    We are SO excited for you all! Praise Jesus!

    Merry Christmas!

    Kepa and Amy Zubizarreta

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  16. EmilyDecember 23, 2010 at 4:56 AM

    Such great news! I am so happy for you and your family.

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