...new life

So I've been out of internet, due to the ice storm, for about five or six weeks now - unable to post anything. So many 'post-worthy' things have happened in those weeks that I don't even know where to begin. Also, the most recent of those things is so amazing that whatever I had planned to blog about seems of no matter now...

Bella

This past Wednesday night ,my sister, Nicole, was taken into the hospital to prepare to be induced for labor. You see, Nicole is a little person and the doctors were quite concerned that had she carried baby Bella any longer that there would be complications getting the dear child out. She was in labor for twenty something hours and after some minor difficulties and much time in prayer, she gave birth to a healthy 7 1/2 pound baby girl(Bella), probably the cutest kid in the world.
I don't even know how to describe to amount of joy in the many, many friends and family that were there to lend their support and, of course, try to get a peek at Bella. I didn't get to see Bella for more than a minute before they whisked her away to be cleaned up and prepared for her new life, but it was grand.
After spending some time with Nicole(who to my surprise looked as if she had just returned from the mall instead of just given birth), friends and family in the delivery room, I headed home to attempt some rest - which I hadn't had since Monday or Tuesday.

Difficulties

After getting home, having a little Skype time and getting ready for bed, I received a phone call from Mom - at this point is was very late. To my horror, I could not make out what she was saying, her voice was mostly drowned out by the sounds if Nicole screaming in pain. I quickly got my shoes on and after another gut-wrenching call from mom(stating that no one knew what was wrong and no amount of drugs were helping), sent out a mass text for prayer and headed for the hospital.
The response to my cry for help on Nicole's behalf was very encouraging. I even received a phone call from a friend who, through tears, prayed with me and assured me that others had been alerted to the situation and were praying as well.
Upon arrival, I ran through the door to find Nicole tucked comfortably into bed(no horrid pain), being given some reassuring words out of Ephesians from a kind nurse by the name of Susan. It seems that at some point Susan arrived on the scene, pinpointed that problem and neutralized it. We were all relieved and I was able to send a response of praise and thanks to the army of pray warriors that toppled the battle in Nicole's favor. God is good.

p.s. I then got to feed Bella before putting the precious little thing to bed. Stoked.

p.p.s Nicole, if more people knew how well you did and how cool you stayed you would be a huge hero to more than just I and the rest who were there!