This morning, both Emily and Jocelyn’s doctors came to visit and both liked what they found. So, later today we will head home. Oh, what a joy it will be to not have nurses and doctors coming in at all hours of the day and night. Now, we are definitely thankful for those nurses and doctors. But, it will be wonderful to be in our quiet home.

With that, I’ll just remind people that this pacifist pastor will knock you out if you come to visit our daughter and have even the slightest hint of a head cold or cough. I will punch you in the nose, kick you out the door, and lock it. Then I’ll call the police and have you escorted off of my property. I’m not kidding. If this little girl gets sick, I will track down the culprit and deal with you in a very Soprano”s-esque manner. I don’t know if I have made myself clear yet or not. Let me know if you do not understand!

Thanks for all the love, prayer, support, and well wishes we have received throughout this journey. Our family and friends are the best!

This has been an awesome week! At the same time, it has been difficult. We have only been able to share our little bundle of joy with the world via the web. Emily and Jocelyn are limited to two visitors. And, I count as one of the two. That means that grandma’s, grandpa’s, aunts, uncles, cousins, good friend, clergy-types, and random strangers have not been able to stop in and meet Jocelyn Ruby Morris face to face.

We understand and appreciate the heightened security procedures. The last thing we want is for Emily or Jocelyn to contract a nasty flu bug.

The upside has been that we have been able to rest because the only visitors we get are our nurses. The downside has been that the only visitors we get are our nurses. We have had amazing nurses and doctors surrounding us. But, it is always nice to have your friends and family stop by.

The biggest disappointment has been for Samantha. She was so excited to come to the hospital and welcome her new sister into the world. She was looking forward to being a part of all of this. However, the rules say that anyone 14 and under cannot enter the hospital (unless they are seeking care, of course). I had to make a trip to my parent’s house last night for a good night hug. We’ve had several phone calls…ranging from, “Why aren’t you home?” to “Why did you have to have the baby at the hospital?” to “I don’t want to be a big sister.” It’s difficult for a three year old to understand all that’s going on.

But, we’re excited! And, we’re looking forward to going home and introducing Jocelyn to her big sister…and other healthy friends and family (if you come to my house and have a runny nose, I’ll break it). I’m also looking forward to enjoying the beverages that Stewart (my grandfather-in-law) left in my refrigerator!

Jocelyn Ruby Morris…7lbs, 10oz, 20inches…healthy, happy, beautiful!

Tomorrow morning, Emily and I will head to Ball Memorial Hospital just before 8am. After getting checked in and prepped, we will head into surgery for the planned c-section delivery of our new daughter at 10am. I’ll do my best to post some pictures and info on how things are going. We’re pretty excited. Emily is nervous (rightfully so, I mean, they are going to be yanking a baby out of her belly). We definitely appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and good vibes!