Top Of Her Class

We've always felt Micah was doing better than most of the babies we've seen in the NICU, but yesterday we received confirmation of just how exceptional she is. One of her two primary doctors told us that Micah is a 1% baby. That is, she is top tier in terms of outcomes for 23-week micro-preemies. She is an example of the reason these doctors do what they do. She is an example of just what they are hoping for. She has really done well. Micah Ahava Elise is truly "top of her class", and that isn't just her daddy's opinion!

We feel so blessed by her, and so blessed by how well she has done. Of course, she had some hurdles to overcome, and she had to take them at her own pace... a pace slower in some cases than the doctors were expecting, but Micah really has been blessed. Of course, we know why. We know who is behind it all.

God knit Micah together in her Mama's womb. Micah is fearfully and wonderfully made by the Creator and Giver of all life. Micah has been saved from among the children her in a special way in order to bring God glory, because He is her Savior. The doctors and nurses did their job (thank you), you have been praying faithfully and supporting us (thank you), and we were here through it all..... But, all the real credit goes to Jesus (thank you!). We know that, and we gratefully acknowledge Him.

Micah is alive. She wins so far. However, the world is a scary place for her to have been born into and there will be more challenges ahead. 134 days ago we were actually asked is we wanted them to try to save her when she was born! No doubt, the world she is going to inherit is a mess, but Jesus has overcome the world. In a few days, we are going home with living proof of that reality.

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