I realized today (and counted my many blessings!) as I was scrolling through my “speed dial” on my cell phone, I passed right over ‘NICU’ and didn’t call… today was the first day in 55 days that I did not dial that number to check on how my girls were doing.  I would sleep with the phone by my head, carry it everywhere- it was never out of sight, off, or with the ringer off.  Just in case they called.  I would hold my breath when they did- praying it wasn’t “bad” news… never was which I’m thankful for, but worried none the less.  What a journey this has been.  My girls are healthy and home and we cannot stop praising our God!  Remember the wonders he has done, the miracles… Psalm 105:5

So… last night was our first night with BOTH blessings home!  Did we get any sleep, you ask?  Well… not much!  We were getting pretty good taking turns getting up with Reese, but with two hungry babies… they each need one of us!  As hard as it is in the night, I just love staring at their sweet faces- praying over them and singing songs, of course (if you know me, you know there’s a song for everything… even if I just make it up!).  When Riley eats, she always has one (sometimes two) arm straight up in the air with her hand wide open — we say it’s her “Hallelujah to Jesus” for her yummy food. ha!  So of course we sing every song with “Hallelujah” in it– even… “Hallelujah!  It’s raining men…!”  :)   I’ve got to get a picture… I’ll work on that so you can see!  TOO CUTE!  Both girls are eating well and doing well.  Neither like to have a wet (or dirty) diaper and will let you know it!  They crack me up together- today, Riley had the hiccups while Reese was trying to sleep– What I heard over and over was:  Riley hiccup, Reese grunt, Riley hiccup, Reese grunt… it was as if Riley was bothering Reese- interrupting her sleep.  ha!  We’re enjoying this precious time with our girls (Richey’s home for a week!) and appreciate your prayers for their continued health and for our adjustment with two!  I’ll post pictures tomorrow– promise!  

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

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