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This blog is to document God's wonderful creation through us.
I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. (Ps 9:1)
About Eden
Eden is a miracle. (See details below)
From conception to birth, she has shown that "With God nothing will be impossible." (Luke 1:37)
After 19 years of marriage and no kids, God surprised us with little Eden.
From conception to birth, she has shown that "With God nothing will be impossible." (Luke 1:37)
After 19 years of marriage and no kids, God surprised us with little Eden.
Closeup
Prayer Requests
Please pray for:
| * | Health for Tina |
| * | Eden's memory to be a testimony for Jesus. |
| * | Strength for Eden's mommy and daddy. |
Psalm 139:13-14
For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.
Birth Countdown
July 3, 2009 at 2:20pm
Current Status
Eden Lanay Graves
Born July 3rd, 2009 at 2:20pm
Sex: Girl (of course)
Weight: 1.38kg (3.06 lbs)
Length: 42cm (16.5 in)
Born at 33 Weeks - 4 Days
Diagnosed with Trisomy 18 (Edward's Syndrome)
Went to heaven: July 10th, 2009 at 9:05pm
Born July 3rd, 2009 at 2:20pm
Sex: Girl (of course)
Weight: 1.38kg (3.06 lbs)
Length: 42cm (16.5 in)
Born at 33 Weeks - 4 Days
Diagnosed with Trisomy 18 (Edward's Syndrome)
Went to heaven: July 10th, 2009 at 9:05pm
Eden's Time on Earth
7 days, 6 hrs, 45 min
Miracles of Eden
Here are a few of Eden's Miracles:
Ultimately, the doctors were right in the diagnosis, but the percentage of those who make it as far as Eden is minute. We are so happy we continued the pregnancy! It was worth it all for the seven days we had with her.
| * | We became pregnant at all. After 19 years of marriage and seemingly unable to have kids. |
| * | 12 Weeks. Her ultrasounds and Tina's blood tests showed Eden would not make it to 19 weeks. |
| * | 19 Weeks. The doctors were shocked that she was still around and the ultrasounds looked 'normal' |
| * | 23, 25, 29 Weeks. Doctors continued to be shocked. They told us we should expect to lose her soon. |
| * | 33 Weeks. Doctors decided to deliver her early but thought she would not survive the birth. |
| * | July 3rd. Eden did survive and lived for seven days. |
| * | She stole the hearts of Mom & Dad without doing much of anything. |
| * | She stole the hearts of many of you whom she's never met! |
Ultimately, the doctors were right in the diagnosis, but the percentage of those who make it as far as Eden is minute. We are so happy we continued the pregnancy! It was worth it all for the seven days we had with her.
2 comments:
John,
Love the picture, Daddy and Daddy's girl. We are praying for God to be Glorified.
Matt & Marlo
Dear, Dear Family,
Last spring, one of my students (Kathleen Stark) introduced our class to you via your website. Upon the birth of Eden, Kathleen encouraged me to follow up and see your beautiful daughter and read your inspiring story.
This week, Eden was introduced to the many students in my child development classes in San Diego County in California. I took the liberty to share your story, show pictures of your amazing baby, and inform about Edward’s Syndrome.
Your stories touch many lives. Eden is making a difference in this world—as her presence is a gift.
Thank you.
Laurel Anderson, PhD
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