Thank you so much

Hi Everyone,

Sonia and I just finished reading your comments to our last two posts and we couldn't help the tears from pouring out. But this time, they weren't just because we miss Rachel so much or because we are worried about Isaac but because we feel so blessed to be in all of your prayers and for the wonderfully touching and encouraging messages. Reading about your experiences gives us so much - hope, faith, strength, proof of His mercy and love. Honestly, so many of you have gone through so much more than Sonia and I that we are a little embarrassed that we can't seem to handle the abundance of blesings and miracles He is showering upon our family a little more gracefully.

I do think it is really important for parents to go through the grieving process and I am thankful that He is walking with us through that journey. As Sonia mentioned, seeing Isaac is the highlight of each day for us. Perhaps as a result of hearing from so many of you, we find ourselves not asking the doctors so many questions anymore. I personally am not that inclined to hear anymore worst case scenario "facts" regardless of their likelihood as I do need to focus on enjoying each mercifully healthy and uneventful day we have with Isaac. Whether it is 72 hours or 10 days or 10 months, with your help, I think I've been able to regain my sense of perspective. No matter what, my son is a most precious gift from Him and He has entrusted us to love and care for him. We have every confidence that He will continue be with us and to give us the ability to shoulder anything that comes our way.

Sonia and I have started praying together with little Isaac during our visits. We take turns touching him while praying and lifting him up to the Lord. Rachel seems so much closer when we do this (the incubator she was in is actually right next to Isaacs). It is such a remarkable gift to be able to pray with your children.

Sonia also wants to thank everyone who sent email messages to her over these past weeks. She is really sorry for not responding yet but she promises to do so shortly now that she is back home and recovering.

Thank you and God bless you,

Jong