2 Days Before Due Date But...

...it was super in God's timing! 

It was a Saturday morning, day before Super Bowl 42 between the

NY Giants & New England Patriots. 

We went for a scheduled doctors appointment for Sher and baby that hadn't come out yet.  Sher felt the contractions all night before but she says I wouldn't know because I was obliviously sleeping thru the night. Hey, I was just resting up for the day ahead. =)

The doc tells us to head over to the hospital because the labor process had started.  We get to the hospital late morning get checked in and settle in the delivery room.  I'm with her and we are joined there by both of our moms.  To pass time, start reading the paper, pace around the room, watch TV, eat Subway sandwiches while Sher has ice chips (not a smart move...mental note for next baby delivery). Hours go by so I periodically go to waiting room to update family waiting.  From late morning to early evening, very slow progress.  The clock strolls by 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, and approaches 8 pm. 

Medical staff monitors Sher and baby and start doing different things to aid the process but baby doesn't want to come out. A little after 8 pm some moments of stress, concern, prayer, and frantic action quickly played out.  Baby goes into distress in the womb, so they decide to go for emergency c-section.  At 8:26 pm, God graciously blessed Sher and I with our first child.  Hearing that cry was an unbelievable feeling and relief all at same time.  A new baby girl had just arrived into this world.

That was 4 years ago from today!  Happy 4th birthday to God's gift to us .. Abigail. We have seen God's hand on her life in so many ways. Our prayer has and will always be that she is a blessing to God and He will use her to bless others. Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Enjoying The Ride W/Family,

Cecil