This is the amazing journey of our two miracles. John Craig was born on November 30, 2005 at 24 weeks and 5 days gestation. He weighed 1 pound 8 ounces and was 12 inches long. John is a true miracle and an inspiration to all that meet him! Hope Amanda, our perfect little girl, is currently recovering from two brain surgeries to remove a 6cm mass from the center of her brain. Hope represents everything good in this world and she too is an inspiration to all.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29.11

Sunday, December 24, 2006

Then and Now


Christmas Eve 2005........a VERY sick little boy and a VERY sad Mommy and Daddy. I remember going to church that day....the scripture was on John. Two little babies were getting baptized and I just sat there and cried. As we left church I told Jamie I wanted to have the pastor come and baptize John in the NICU and Jamie said, No I want him to have a real baptism here in the church........no matter how sick John got Jamie stayed SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO strong (for us)and had no doubt in his mind that we would bring John home one day. Every night when we left the NICU (at midnight) I would ask Jamie....."Do you promise that we will be able to bring him home someday?".... Meaning, do you promise he will live? Jamie ALWAYS said, "He's coming home!" And, he kept his promise:)


Christmas Eve 2006.......we are off to deliver presents to our cousins and friends! Yes, I know he doesn't match........but he still looks cute.

Stay tuned for some Christmas Eve pictures at Grammy and Papa's tonight!!!!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

You both are truly amazing people. Wishing you and your family a VERY Merry Christmas! AJ, Jeannine, Christian and Tanner

Jamie and Jill said...

Thanks Jeannine! Merry Christmas to you too........I am sure you have 2 VERY excited boys!