Memos From the Martins: Two Months

The past two months with Asher in our home have been so sweet! We are blessed to have such an easy going baby and family and friends who love us so much!

At around 6 weeks old, we noticed that Asher had a lump under one of his arms. We took him to see the pediatrician and left his office with orders for an ultrasound and an appointment with the surgeon. So, it goes without saying that Anders and I were incredibly scared and anxious concerning our little one's health. We ended up having to have a sedated MRI and stay 1 night in the hospital to recover from the sedation. Thankfully with the help of many friends and family, we were able to determine that his lump was nothing dangerous, and would hopefully disappear on its own as Asher grows.

During this whole experience, Anders and I truly came to realize that while Asher is our child he ultimately belongs to the Lord, and that our love for Asher does not even compare to the love his Heavenly Father has for him. Trusting God with our little guy's life is something that should be on our minds daily, but so often it is only during difficult times we realize how powerless we actual are in protecting him from harm. We are so thankful for a loving God who hears our prayers, and works his good and perfect will for our lives. We are also so grateful for a supportive and loving community of believers who prayed with and for us during this time.

Despite having several weeks of multiple doctors' appointment and procedures, Asher is just as happy as he can be. He is truly the one of the happiest little guys and he brightens our days immensely!

Here are some pictures and his growth stats

Weight - 11 lbs. 15.5oz. (50%)

Height - 25 1/4 in. (~99%)

Head Circumference - 16 in. (90%)