Gabriel

I want to show you some photos of this little guy.  The best part about my trip to Sacramento this past time was visiting Gabriel in the NICU.  He was born weighing just 1 lbs and 7.3 oz.  He was 12 inches long.  He is a miracle and a true blessing.  The doctors were not hopeful that he would come through.  But by God's grace and love, he is doing amazing things.  He is now over 2 lbs (which is a huge milestone for this little man).  

I was amazed that he looks so perfect and at how God created us and how He has given us the amazing ability to care for babies that would not normally be able to survive in this world at such a young age.  After leaving this little guy's side, I looked at John and was thinking how huge he looks.

Please continue to pray for baby Gabriel and his family.  His Daddy, Allan, is serving our country in Afghanistan and will not be home until late October or after.  Pray for his Mommy, Heather.  She needs strength for this long journey that is before her.  Gabriel will not be able to come home until October as well.  What seems like a few months/weeks to us, feels like an eternity to someone that is going to the hospital every day for that amount of time.