Every Wednesday night, Zach and I meet with our church small group. I love that Living Hope is a church made up of small groups. In fact, a few nights ago, Zach and I were discussing how blessed we feel that God has given us this special group of 14-15 people. I don't know where we would be or how our marriage would be surviving without each and every one of these people. This group provides so much accountability, support, wisdom, and encouragement. We learn together, teach each other, and grow together.
That level of support played out this past Wednesday night. Early Wednesday morning, we all received word that Elyssa's water had broken. We immediately started sending out emails and making phone calls, quickly changing our routine Wednesday night plans- so that we could meet as a group in the Kerrigan's hospital room. When we arrived that night, Elyssa's contractions had just started and you could tell the anticipation was building. It was like most other small group nights- with everyone laughing and goofing off. The only difference was that every few minutes, we would stop so Elyssa could survive another contraction in quiet.
Within a few hours, Asher Kerrigan entered the world. Elyssa bravely gave birth with no drugs. There was not a doubt in our minds that she could do it. This morning, Elyssa and Asher are both healthy and happy. We couldn't be MORE thrilled!
I hope to have a picture of Asher up soon! In the meantime, here are a few pictures from Mandy's camera taken throughout the night.
6 comments:
I can't believe she let all of ya'll in there!
It's wonderful to be part of a group like that, isn't it? But yeah--I couldn't have everybody in there. :)
I know. That's what makes Elyssa so great! However- once the contractions reached a certain "level," she kicked us out. :)
No offense, but I would've been like GET OUT!!!! =) Can't wait to see Asher!!!
Awwwwwwwwwww. Aren't babies the best? I bet you are dying to take pictures of the baby, right?
That is so sweet you all gathered there for her but I did have the same thoughts as everyone else and you answered it, that she kicked you out once it got to a point. But that really is awesome. Congrats to your friends!!!
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