TRIPLETS 5/31/04 EMAIL

Kirk & Kim have welcomed  their babies into the world!

Kim delivered the babies via C-section  this morning.  The babies are
arriving 12 weeks ahead of schedule and will  spend the coming weeks in the
NICU at Emmanuel Hospital until they are strong  enough to come home.  All
3 girls are stable at this time... here's the  breakdown of what I know
about them individuality at this time.  As I  get more information, I will
pass it on to you.

Katelyn:  3 pounds 2  ounces due to all the fluid she is retaining (she's
probably be closer to  1 1/2 pounds if she didn't have all the fluid) and
13 1/2" long.   She's still in critical condition and the doctors are
watching her  closely.  The doctors don't give a lot of hope in how she
will progress at  this time so please keep praying for God's will over
Katelyn's  life.

Kendra:  1 pounds 4 ounces and 11  1/2" long.  The doctors will focus on
getting her nutrients to help her  grow.

Kiersten:  1 pound 15 ounces and 13  1/2" long.  She's doing very well.
She didn't even require intubation  because she's breathing well on her
own.

This is an exhausting time for Kirk  & Kim and I know that they really
appreciate all of your prayers and  positive thinking.  Please continue to
keep them in your prayers.   Please call ahead before making any visits
later in the week just to make  sure it will be a good time.  In the first
few weeks, they will be trying  to spend as much time with the babies as
possible in the NICU and won't be  available for a lot of visitors.

There are always potential complications  when dealing with premature
babies and the coming months will no doubt be filled  with anxiety so I ask
you to keep praying for a calming over both Kirk & Kim  and strength for
their baby girls.

The Lord has heard our prayers and has  been faithful in caring for this
family.  Both Kirk & Kim have  been comforted by knowing that God has them
and their babies in His almighty  hands.  His plan is always for the good
and they trust in that  wholeheartedly.

Praise God!

Blessings to you,
Jennifer