September 3, 2009

Skin to skin

It's a wonderful thing. Jeanine got to hold Ellie for the first time this afternoon. Here's a glimpse of that first mommy/baby encounter on the outside. Ellen is doing well, they came to do an ultrasound of her head just at the tail end of our time with her this afternoon. Results won't be available until tomorrow sometime at the earliest. Jeanine is feeling better as time goes on...hoping for a Saturday homecoming for her. God is good!




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  1. UnknownSeptember 3, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    beautiful...

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  2. ElastagirlSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    What a tremendous thing to hold your sweet baby in your arms. She is beautiful. Thinking of you guys.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    that's awesome.......

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    that's awesome........
    love ya! da Reuvers

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Jeannine,
    What a beautiful daughter you have. Our prayers are with you as you go through the next days and weeks.
    Wayne and Marilyn Van Mersbergen

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    How precious and tiny, her little head fits in the palms of your hands. We pray that God will hold her in the palm of His hand and all of you closely.
    In His presence,
    Tanya's mom

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  7. jkSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    Ellen is a miracle. The pictures brought tears to my eyes. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.... Julanna

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Nothing like it... Blessings. Your blog has been a blessing. Prayers and love.

    Chad, Rachel, Elleh, Henry & Leo

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Thanks for posting these - so much love evident in these photos!
    You are in our prayers and thoughts.

    Love, Jacie and Andy

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Absolutely humbling to see pictures like that. May the Lord bless and protect your daughter Ellen. Our prayers are with you all -especially for good development in Ellen; and for Jeanine - that she will quickly regain her strength and mobility after so many months of bedrest.
    Valerie and Charlie

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Very precious. May God continue to hold little Ellen and you in his hands as you watch her grow. Blessings from South Dakota!
    Luke & Karla Vander Leest

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    AMAZING!! Praying for you all and Ellen is just beautiful~

    Cari and Steve Wolters (Simon)

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  13. jvdvvtSeptember 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    I'm so glad I get to witness a few beautiful moments through your pictures. Thanks for sharing. Love you.

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  14. LisaSeptember 4, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Such sweet images. Ellen is beautiful and we are praying that she becomes strong like her mom. :)
    Lisa and John

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    What a wonderful moment captured so well on film. We celebrate your joy and share in your sorrow at the same time. We will continue to pray for you both and baby Ellen. May God continue to bless her with good health and strong lungs. Brings back some memories, hang in there!!
    ABCD Saunders

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  16. UnknownSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    what a joy to have her next to you. May God give you strength and continue to lift both of you up. Road ahead is what God has ordained.
    Welcome Ellen!!

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  17. Nancy V.Z.September 4, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Jeanine...you look GREAT!!! What a BLESSING you're holding in your arms. She's beautiful!! I continue to pray for you all. Our God is an AWESOME God!!!

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