Tuesday, September 29, 2009

our miracle

Please say hello to Joshua Clinton Crowder. He made his very dramatic entrance into this world on Saturday at 10:10 am, weighing 1 lb. 13.5 oz. He is now doing remarkably well in the neonatal ICU. In fact, well enough that he pulled out his breathing tube on his own on Saturday and is now breathing room air without any additional oxygen. He certainly has a long way to go still, but we are greatly encouraged. Since we've asked you before to join us in praying for us and for him, let us now ask you to join us in praising God for this little life that he has spared.


I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him.

- 1 Samuel 1:27

12 comments:

Sara said...

Emily and Clinton,
I, along with many others, REJOICE greatly with you and give our great God ALL the praise and glory! Joshua IS strong and courageous and I praise the Lord for showing His faithfulness to you through this little life. I am still praying for you, and especially for Joshua, that he will grow strong and that the doctors will have wisdom as they look after his little body. And I pray especially that Joshua would grow up to be a great man of God, pointing others to Him and being bold in his faith in our great Lord!

Jodi said...

Praise God! Joshua looks fantastic. We are praying everyday for you guys. It is SOOOOOO good to see that picture of him- he is a miracle!

Carolyn for the Florida Botts said...

WOW! We prayed and God responded with mercy and grace. Praise His name! Our hearts are with you...our hands and feet would be too if it were possible. Please share prayer requests with us as you have a chance to send out updates. If there are additional ways that we can help, please ask. Uncle Bill and I love your precious family.

Tony Roos said...

I will keep praying with you.

Walswicks said...

Yay Jesus!!!

We can't imagine what you & your family go through on a moment by moment basis, so know that we are praying that God will give you all that you need and MORE during this time.

Stephanie (Beyer) Dorn said...

Definately praying and praising with you at this time! May God continue to work miracles in your life little one!

thecaudillcrew said...

We rejoice with you in this precious little life and will continue to pray for Joshua and his dear family!!!

Iusta Caminha said...

You can not imagine how happy we are! We are thinking about you guys all the time and hopping Joshua gets bigger and healthier every day.
Iusta, Fabio e Andre

Robin said...

I would LOVE to say Hello to Joshua Clinton Crowder.
He looks like a fine young gentleman and a welcomed addition to the Crowder family. We will continue to pray for Little Joshua as he fights his big battles. We will pray for strength for this little warrior and courage and peace for his parents. I am so happy for you and I praise God for this new and brave little boy. May he grow and show us exactly what God wants us to see.
May we be drawn to HIM as we lift up Joshua.
All praises to our Heavenly Lord.

Elizabeth said...

Em and Clinton,
Praise God! I am sitting here with tears rolling down my face. He is so precious, such a miracle, he has been covered in prayer since before we knew his name. His story is going to be amazing. God is so good and what an angel he's given us.
Hang in there, Em. I wish I could be there in the waiting room, but I am praying nonstop for you, Clinton and Joshua. You're strong, Em. You've done this before. God has done it before- he'll do it again.
I love you tons, my best friend in the world.
EAP

erin loscheider charles said...

What a precious baby boy.

Siege said...

Emily,
Praise God for this little Joshua. We as a family are praying for you and your family. Loving you guys from MN
Ro