A good end to a long day

Dear friends, I know it has not been an easy day to walk with us. Anyone who expected to come along side and to share our joy at the birth of our sons was snatched quite unexpectedly into the fear and shock which accompanied Ginger's emergency surgery today. I know that was a burden that many of you beared for us, praying and waiting long hours to hear that she came through ok. Please know how much it means to us.

The day ended very well. Ginger recovered from her second surgery quickly enough to be able to make a trip to the NICU and meet the boys for the first time. Wes and Charlie were doing well enough for her to hold them. She was the first to do so, and she surely earned that privilege today. The fact that she held and kissed our boys at the end of this day was nothing less than a miracle and the answer to countless of your prayers.

There is so much that will need to be said about this day when Ginger and I have a chance to reflect upon it, and I hope that you will all remain with us long enough for us to share what this day has meant. But tonight is a night for sleep.

Enjoy a handful of pictures from the birth yesterday. We will get some more pictures up in the next few days.

In order below are:

Ginger (in the OR) with a bag of Boykins, Virginia's finest dirt. These boys were born on soil from the Holy Land! Of course, Ginger will have you know, they were also born in Boston.

Wes and Charlie sharing a warmer in the OR.

Winston getting weighed.

Mom's first kiss with Charlie.