The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men Oft Go Awry

'Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that."' ~James 4:15


I used to work with a lady at Rother's Bookstore when I was in college at A&M (as was she) and now I work with her mama (who is a volunteer at the Bush Library). When I told her that Ashlee was pregnant a couple of years ago, her reaction was greatly tempered and not nearly as joyful as I had expected. She mentioned the sleepless nights, the worrying, etc., and generally gave the impression that we were in for a tough row to hoe. I asked her about grandchildren and she mentioned that she didn't have any; her older daughter is not married and the younger (with whom I once worked) was adamant that she and her husband desired no children.

Flash forward six months.

The lady who currently volunteers at the Library approached me one morning looking shell shocked and generally disoriented. I asked her how it was going (as would anyone, I would imagine) and, in a hushed voice, she informed me that her daughter--who had sworn off children--was pregnant. With triplets. Now, I didn't say what I was thinking, which was that God has a way humbling us when we are adamant about certain things but I did give her a hearty congratulations. I knew it was going to be tough on the parents but, as the Bible tells us, children are a blessing--and they are getting to start off with a quiver full!

Flash forward two weeks.

I asked my volunteer friend how her daughter was doing carrying those triplets. I was not prepared for the answer: She's not having triplets. She's have quadruplets!
Long story short, the mama and babies all survived the birth and they have overcome a great deal. They still have a few minor health issues to tackle but they are doing well.

You may visit their web page at www.blairquads.com if you would like to take a gander at the Fearsome Foursome.
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