Ok, today it is official. Miller, Matt and I are in Week 23. (Full term babies and a "normal" pregnancy go to week 40) Between last week and this week, seemed like it dragged along, as I know that this next week will be even slower. As said in our last blog, week 24 is a huge milestone/goal for us! However, in our hearts, we know that we will hit that goal and then surpass our others.
While we were in the hospital, I had used a football analogy that this was sort of like a football game. After we had received good news from the doctors about my cervix closing and no infection, I told Matt that we were in the 2nd quarter of a National Championship football game and we were winning. Matt rephrased it as we were at the end of the 1st quarter, were getting our butts kicked 21-0 but were on our way to a comeback and had scored 14 points. So, we kept using this analogy throughout our hospital stay and shared it with Dr. Berry and Dr. Uribe right before we went into surgery. Dr. Berry said that it was halftime and that we had tied up the game. If we get to week 24-28, then we were well on our way to winning the game. After that, it was not a matter of if we win the game but by how much we want to "kick their butts". I told him that we wanted it really bad and to make this a game to go down in game-winning history! (I think I referenced a UT vs. Baylor game but Matt didn't appreciate it much!)
Anyway, in this upcoming season of college football, we are suited up, looking good and are playing our hearts out! We know that we have a lot of the game left to play but are taking it one play at a time and just moving that ball closer to the goal! We know that God is in our hearts and is our Coach, so we know that we are doing what it takes to put a "W" in the win column! Just as I know that the Longhorns will do the same. (go horns!)
So, I may not be at any of the games this year,but know that Matt, Miller and I are actively participating in one ourselves. You may see Matt at the games, if I can kick him out of the house and make him go, just so I can live my life vicariously through him. So, if you do see him, he will be there to scout out the Longhorns so that we may follow in their "National Championship" footsteps! I know that Miller is actively participating too because he reminds me every day by showing me that he can kick really hard, and is very "vocal" about which way I should be laying. I guess he is like the quarterback calling his plays and Matt and I are the receivers who will keep our eyes on the ball, catch it, run with our hearts to the goal line and believe that we can win this game! :)
Peace and love to you all!
Dana, Matt and Miracle Miller
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I love the football analogy. There is nothing better than watching your team kick some ass!!We are definitely on Team Miracle Miller!! I love coming by and listening to his little heart...it is strong, just like himself, his Mom, and his Dad!! You are a truly amazing family. (We just got to get Truman used to the Doppler!) Love you!!!
Julie & David
Hey Guys! This is all so encouraging! I am sure you know all too well that you are indeed, with each passing day, you all are drawing closer and closer to the big win! We are almost to week 24! I say 'we' because everyone who knows you, or is just keeping up with you is cheering on Team Miracle Miller! And without a doubt, everyone knows you're in it to win it. Just as you said, it's just a matter of by how much. At this point in the game for us, our little one was also VERY active...I pictured him to be a swinging little monkey in there. And now he is a big strong boy-5 weeks past his actual due date and the doc actually said he's a tad bit tubby! Ha! We include you guys and Baby Miller in our prayers every day! We hope you have a restful weekend.
Love,
The Peoples Family
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