Hello friends and family! I thought it was time to give you an update on the life of the Colorado Ginn family. As many of you know mommy (Kelly) has been in the hospital, on bed rest for the last 9 weeks. I was put in the hospital due to an incompetent cervix, on February 22, 2008. At the time I was 22 weeks pregnant and just had found out we were having a precious little boy. I came into the hospital fully effaced and dilated to 1 - my body was on its way to full blown labor. God has been so faithful to me and to our family. When we arrived at the hospital things did not look good for Nathanael (our little guy). I was told that he had not reached viability yet and would not be at that stage for two weeks. They wanted me flat on my back with little to no moving around, in hopes I could at least carry this baby to 24 weeks gestation. Well here we are 9 weeks later (31 weeks 4 days) with a very big, healthy boy, half of my cervix that grew back and hardly no dilation. As I sit here writing this I am in tears thinking of what an amazing journey God has taken us on and once again He has proven himself faithful and good in all situations. I can not begin to tell you the joy my heart feels when I think of the amazing support that Rod, Maizy and I have received from our friends and family. I could not even makeup in the best of fairy tails a better support system. Our friends have showered my daughter with love that goes beyond what words could even express. They have watched her, played with her, taken her to special events, bought her gifts to make her feel better. hugged and kissed her - my heart is overwhelmed. Her Grammy and Papa (who are the hardest workers I know) have taken time away from their jobs and ministry , sacrificed important trips and events to shower Maizy with love and adoration. They have blessed Rod and I financially to provide childcare, to make sure Maizy is in the best of hands. Maizy now has two nannies who split the day and they are absolutely phenomenal, she adores them! My heart is filled with gratefulness and hope. Please continue to pray for us, as it is very difficult for us, as a family to be separated. Maizy is experiencing some separation anxiety from Daddy and Mommy, which is to be expected, but overall our little girl is a champion. And Maizy's daddy, my amazing husband is the biggest of champs. He has carried a huge load as mommy and daddy, sole support at our home with our 12 other "kids", working 50 hours a week, ministry and supporting me with not one complaint. Rod comes to the hospital twice a day to keep my spirits high. He has stood strong and continues to be my biggest fan and supporter. I could not ask for a better man to be by my side. Pray that God will strengthen him and bless him with more time than is in a day.
A little updated On Maizy: she speaks in full sentences now, she is pretty good at reasoning with you, she can count to ten, almost has her ABC's down and has just started to potty in the big girl potty. We just had her haircut for the first time, its adorable. My hairdresser came to the hospital so I could be apart of the experience. She has the most amazing sense of humor, and is very strong willed (which I LOVE). She knows what and who she wants and is very glad to tell you. She loves her friends and plays so well with other kids. She is a natural leader with an amazing personality. I can already see the things that God has in store for her. She is a singer, with the sweetest little voice you have ever heard. Maizy is a lover and when she shows it, she shows it with passion! I have to say she is amazing! Pray that God will comfort her heart as she goes through this time and that He will meet her every need.
We love you all very much and appreciate your support. I may be able to go home at 34 weeks, to at home bed rest, but we are not sure of that just yet. God is good and He knows what is best, so therefore we go on trusting!!!!!!