Baby Cate still holding strong. (29w2d)

They've updated at Baby Cate's blog again. Yesterday was the boring day they were asking for. Thank you, God! Today Cate heads back into surgery at 8 am to possibly come off the Echmo machine. It should be a four-hour procedure. Many prayers will be said during that time.

Ali and Charlie's faith is unbelievable. It seems unshakeable. And something that I admire so very much. Though I suppose when you have as many people praying for you as they do, you are infinitely surrounded by God's grace.

I remember somewhat feeling His grace during the twins stay in the NICU after their birth. Of course we weren't dealing with anything near what the Cantrells are, but it was a trying time for me nonetheless. I didn't know it at the time, but we had people praying for us across the country. Candles were being lit in chapels across the United States. Entire convents were including us in their daily prayers. People I'd never met before were feverently praying for my newborn children.

I can remember so many things about those two weeks, but the one memory that brings me the most peace is that Jason and I were each other's rock. Our relationship was elevated to another level during that time in our lives and we reached a point that thankfully, we've never turned back from since.

It's fitting that I'm reminded of this time today on Father's Day, a day when we honor the fathers in our lives. And while I'm actually sitting at my own father's kitchen island typing this (we slept here last night so to have an entire day to celebrate with him) it should be noted that I have three fathers in the forefront of my mind today. The one who taught me to ride a bike, the one who I share the most intimate details of my life with, and the one who gives me life each and everyday.

Thank you, God, for the many blessings in my life, but especially today for my fathers. Thank you for your constant reminders that you are at my side. Please be with Ali and Charlie today as their baby girl enters the operating room once again. Let them feel your presence and the warmth of your love and comfort. Amen.