Many of us who have had children know we deal with morning sickness, fatigue, joint pains, huge stomachs, stretch marks, Dr. appointments, ultrasounds, baby showers, tummy rubs (even from strangers), pain of labor, and much more only to give birth to a healthy baby to snuggle, kiss, love, and take home 24 hours later. Rebekah had some of those. She was robbed, in some ways, of some of the best moments....She didn't get her baby placed on her after birth, she didn't get to nurse her, she didn't get to hold and kiss her after her bath, Michael didn't get to hold his baby girl as a proud new papa. While this is awful, Zoe has shown ALL of us how someone so tiny can touch so many lives. Michael and Rebekah had handled all of this with such courage I don't think most of us have. Putting a smile on their faces is probably one of the hardest things to do right now, but they do. EVERYDAY! Zoe is showing them just how strong she is all the while teaching us all how to be strong too.
So, while most of us take for granted the tiny steps, like holding their newborn, Michael and Rebekah just look and touch her legs, hands, or head. But, that all changed Saturday night when Rebekah was told she could hold her daughter! At almost 3weeks old, Rebekah emotionally was handed her tiny sweet Zoe! What a moment! Then on Sunday, Zoe was so strong that they said Mom AND Dad get to hold her! Michael was so excited. As he settled in his chair anxiously waiting for his sweet baby girl he couldn't help but smile as he held his little girl for the first time. Rebekah stood there beaming watching "Daddy"! What a moment! I am so thankful that I was able to share that moment with them. Something I will never forget!
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