$61, 325: for five weeks on bedrest
$375, 548: Tessa's bill for the first two months at DeVos
3: Number of nurses that informed me they have never seen a baby with Tessa's prognosis turn out so well.
3,672: miles traveled back and forth...approximately:)
13: months since we started this IVF journey with the hopes of a new baby
1: bed and carseat, bought by Grandma in a last minute pinch!
100's: prayers brought to the feet of the throne for our miracle girl
In the same dress I came home in almost 33 years ago:
I cannot even express how grateful we have been for all the support, meals, love, flowers, gifts, groceries, giftcards, verses, and encouragement we have gotten. You sure know how to make a girl feel loved!
We continue to stand amazed at Tessa's life and what has actual happened in the last few months. I am sure I will still be 60, trying to process it.
I prayed for this child, and the Lord granted what I asked of Him!
15 comments:
PTL. Thank you for sharing your journey. It just brings home how God truly does hold us in His hands.
That's about the greatest picture!! We are SO happy for you - God is so good! I wonder if Tessa will ever understand how special she is! Blessings to all of you! Dave and Marva Lubben
It's hard not to have tears of pure joy for you and your family just reading your post! Blessings to you and praise be to God!
I'm so happy for your family! :)
What a miracle !!!!!
Tears in my eyes! What a blessing :)
I'm so happy for you!!!
Praise God!!!!!!! He is so good!! So happy for you, Jamie. ♥
tears of Joy, friends. So thankful.
Such wonderful news Jamie!! God is good!
So Glad!!!
That's amazing! Congrats and enjoy! I am so happy for your family!
I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations, and prayers of thanksgiving all around.
Tania Condon Awe Jamie I'm so very happy for you and your beautiful family!
Lisa Lechuga So happy for you!! Thank God!!
Laurie Pettinga Guikema So, so happy for you! Enjoy having all your birdies in one place. :)
Jessica Hekman praise the Lord!
Brenda Wharton Yeah. How exciting
Cara Van Dam PTL...praying things will continue to go well.
Love the first family pic...the boys look pretty excited to go home too. :)
Kami Loucks Oh my gosh! PRAISE GOD JAMIE!!!! We are so THRILLED for you and have been praying fiercely. There are no words. How great is our God!
September 22, 2011 at 6:17pm · LikeUnlike.Marva Brummel Lubben YEAH!!! So happy for all of you!! PTL!
Lia Dieleman Leenstra God is so Good! - I still tear up at the whole miracle of Baby Tessa!! She (and your family) have been such a testimony to many! What a blessing she is!
Tami 'Bolt' Boomsma How fabulous!!! What a blessing. So glad you are a complete family under one roof :-)
Barbara Estelle-Miedema Praise God from whom all blessings flow! And your family is living testimony to His amazing goodness! We thank Him with you for how we all have grown through your journey.
Jeffrey Hartog Very very cool!
Jeff Moseler Congratulations Jamie and Josh! God bless you and your new baby!
September 22, 2011 at 6:41pm · LikeUnlike.Sherri Mensch Congrats!! God is Awesome!
Sonny Mike Huisman Praise the Lord! So many have prayed for this day, and it's here! May the Lord receive all the praise for this great miracle! He has truly WOWed us!
Kelly Ames-Branch God is soooo good!!!! He sure picked an amazing family for Tessa, she is one loved little girl!
Jennifer Hurst What an amazing story you have to tell her. Great news!!!
Angie Van Wyk Tears just filled my eyes! I'm SO happy for you and your family - may God continue to bless all of you!!
Kelly Dykstra Boonstra This news gave me goosebumps! God is amazing & awesome! He has touched many people through Tessa's story!
Lisa Bosma Wow! I am so, so happy for all of you!
Kate Klynstra What a beautiful picture! Praying all goes well at home!
Pam Zietse This makes me smile BIG!
Renee Burget Yeah!!! Many blessings to you guys!
Char Pals Prins What an amazing journey you have all been on! So good to see all 5 of you together! PARTY TIME!
Stacy 'Westra' Schutter Yeah!!! I am so happy for you!!!
Joy VanOverloop McDonald What a beautiful miracle that many of us had a chance to witness! SO happy for you! :)
Kristie Fromer Hoekwater Praising the Lord with you! So glad you got that miracle!!! ♥
Sherry Bunch Woodrow What a blessing and beautiful family! so happy for you! ♥
Sarah Falise Masci Goosebumps and tears of JOY for your beautiful family Jamie! Such amazing news, so happy for you!
Laura Koning "like"
Michelle Donker Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Praying you'll be able to sleep tonight!
Sarah Barendse Wolters Amazing News Jamie!! So Happy for you guys!
Stephanie Collins Cogdell Johnson BIGGEST SMILE ON MY FACE!!! THIS MAKES MY HEART SOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE IS FINALLY GOING HOME TO JOIN THE WHOLE BIRD BUNCH!!! BABY BIRD FLIES THE COOP...AWESOME!!! THIS HAS MADE MY WHOLE NIGHT!!!
Denise Fik Kouwe PTL!
Heather Fackler What a miracle! So happy for you guys!!
Dillene Emmerson Van Beek What a day for you all!!! God is Good....blessings
Krista Gradias This makes me SO happy for you guys. What a miracle. Thank you Jesus!!!
Sarah Judd Kronland Woohoo!!!!!! Congrats!!! GOD IS GOOD.
Joan Holwerda Howard I shed tears of joy for you tonight!
September 22, 2011 at 8:13pm · LikeUnlike.Jill Leonard Tears of JOY!!!
Rachel Harkema A day you'll never forget. Many blessings to all of you. Thank you for sharing your story with so many. Enjoy every minute with your beautiful family!!
Jennifer VanTol So incredibly happy for all of you! Your baby girl is home where she belongs! Cheers to the first night home!
Carol Wiersma Buwalda God of Wonders!
Lisa Wiersma Oh Jamie! Praising God with you! I can't get over the people you will each touch with her story! So happy for you!
Brittany Zuidema So EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!
Heather Geerlings what a perfect family! God is good!
Christine Camp VanZee Praise the LORD!!! That is awesome news! I am soooo happy for your family!
Paula Kittle YES!!!!!
TraceynChristina Branch amen and amen!!!
Michelle Greydanus Praising God with you and your family!
Anne Stencil There is nothing like the faith of a mother.
Mandi M. Gerard oh my goodness.....so happy for your family!!!
Kristen James Creamer BEAUTIFUL... in every way! Amen!
Lynn Richards I am only echoing the others when I say we are REJOICING for you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carol Bouwman That is Wonderful News!
Sara Boelens DeVries Praise be to God! What a glorious day! So excited for y'all!
Tracy Charles Elenbaas Welcome home Jamie! Enjoy your beautiful family!
Lisa Beuschel That is awesome news! So AMAZING! What a little miracle God gave you-he is awesome!
Gary L. Scott So happy for you guys!
Natalie Jelsema So happy Jamie, we are praising God with you! And I love your family photo :)
Donna Arunski Schoeck Congratulations! What a journey you have had!
Tanya VanderLoon "Praise to the Lord" welcome home!
Mark VanderWal Yes! So happy for you guys!
Angie Beller Beermann Oh Jamie!!!
Renee Jorritsma Praise GOD from whom ALL blessings flow!!!
Diane Cummings Spear Praise the Lord, this is wonderful news!
Debbie Svay Savage Hooray!
Jodi Salzwedel Knipp Our God IS an awesome God!!! So happy for all of you !!!
Hugh Groot Wahoo!!! A miracle what God can do with our 1% chances ... awesome!
Holly Van Vuren so very glad you are home with your little sweet baby...great news
Sally Redmond Brown WOW!!! So happy for you!
Leslie McPherson So wonderful Jamie!!!!!
Bridget Lawlor I am so happy for you all!!!!!!!!!! ♥
Jan Noble May God bless all of you - praise God for the gift of Tessa!!
Robin Bernhardt "Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father" Blessings!
Jackie DeWolf Weesner Amazing! Thank God! What a testimony!
Jackie DeWolf Weesner So happy for you all! : )
Joya Logue (I almost missed this due to fb new format argh... )
SO extremely happy for this most amazing blessing!!! We send you lots of love! We will be praying for you all as you settle in at home. Xoxo
Alan Sloterbeek God is Good! Blessings on your family.
Linda Northouse Beautiful family...answer to many prayers.PTL
Jennifer Sterk Awesome news!!!!!
Patty Schab Wagner What a BEAUTIFUL family picture! Continuing to pray for you all!!
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