If you're interested, this is the full video from the press conference this afternoon at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Rare quintuplets born at UT Southwestern Medical Center - Press conference from UT Southwestern on Vimeo.
This is the blog for Gavin and Carrie Jones and family. We live in Papua New Guinea and are working to see lives transformed by the living Word of God through Bible translation. Gavin is a helicopter pilot. Carrie, who has her degree in Public Health, works in the lab at our busy rural clinic. Our son, Isaac, was born in 2004 and our quintuplets, Will, David, Marcie, Seth, and Grace, were born in 2012.
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. The you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. -Proverbs 3:3-6
Monday, August 13, 2012
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Gavin, Carrie, Isaac, Will, David, Marcie, Seth, & Grace Jones
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Congratulations on the new additions to your family. They are beautiful. Will is the same size as my grandson was when he was born. He is now almost 7 and thriving like any other child. I saw so many babies touched by God while we were in the NICU, even a couple smaller than Gracie. They are, today, healthy lively children. God is truly amazing. I will keep all of you in my prayers and God Bless you.
ReplyDeleteHi I am a mom to 25 week triplets in the Austin area. First I wanted to congratulate you on five beautiful babies! The nicu is definitely a roller coaster but sooner than you know it you'll be at home snuggling those babies in your arms! We had the PDA surgery, a level 3 brain bleed and several other preemie issues and I'm happy to say they are all now happy healthy 3 year olds that drive me crazy on a daily basis:). Please check out my blog or email me if you ever need to talk or have any questions!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so encouraging, Linds
DeleteSorry, I got cut off last post! Anyway, I will email if any questions come to mind. Thanks for sharing your story! Amazing
DeleteMy email is lindsaymmilligan@gmail.com and the blog is www.manicvoyage.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting. Blessed this morning to watch the press conference. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteYou were all great to watch. Issac, it was good to hear your input. You are quite the speaker. I am so proud of you.
ReplyDeleteJudith L.
You all did wonderful! Carrie, since you managed to do the whole thing without a tear, I cried for you!! What a testimony. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've cried plenty; mostly at night when tired out. Gotta go to sleep now! Miss you tons.
DeleteBendito sea Dios!!! Amamos a Carrie por ser la mejor amiga de Johanna...Bendiciones para los niños...Miguel y Fanny Peñaloza
ReplyDeleteYou guys are all amazing! You were fabulous at the press conference, which is not an easy thing. Carrie, you did such a great job of explaining your fertilization. I was quite impressed. And sweet Isaac. He was cute as can be...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on how well the babies are doing. I am with you and so many others in praying for them. And for you, in dealing with them...I am a former PR and media person, so I know how this all works. God Bless you all...I will be following you....
You did a wonderful job! To God be the glory. And precious Isaac is so trusting!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!! May God continue to work in and through you for His honor and Glory.
ReplyDeleteThe press conference was great--all three of you! Thank you for Living to Make Him Known!
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting and sharing your story. Amazing how God can take that hardship in your life and give you multiple blessings because of it. For without the ectopic, you would never have done shots and had 5 babies! I will keep you all in my prayers. Hopefully the recovery goes well. xo
ReplyDeleteGOD BLESS YOU ALL SO MUCH ... as a premie myself [4lb 4oz] my heart lept out my chest to hear how absolutely tiny your babies are .. but you already know that GOD provides a symphony of blessings for little babies.. praying with you all ... big hugs!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your five beautiful little ones! I am praying for all 8 of you. God bless.
ReplyDeleteHugs and wishes from Norway
I just watched and listened to your press conference about the amazing birth of your five new babies! First, congratulations to all three of you...Mom, Dad and Issac. My eyes were filled with tears through most of your talk...first of all, because you are all so open and honest about how this pregnancy came about, that your initial reaction was shock, and yet, you were thrilled and so wanted these babies. In today's world, I am astounded that many people just "throw away" precious babies through "selective reduction" or worse, abortion. I thank you for having the faith, love and courage to go forward and let God take over. I am the mother of five (in eight years, not five minutes!)and their existence will always be the crown jewel of my life. You are in my thought and prayers as you travel this journey, and I wish you the best!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much! You are so sweet. We love your prayers.
DeleteCongrats on your miracle babies!! Prayers for continued growth and development for your babies and patience for you as you ride this NICU roller coaster. I'm mom to GBBG quadruplets born at 27 weeks 2 days nearly 5 years ago. All are healthy, happy, well-adjusted Pre-K students today and those NICU days are merely a blip in our rear view mirror...as it will be for you soon enough!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Jac
LOVE this! Thanks!!!
DeleteYou guys did an amazing job! I especially enjoyed Isaac's contributions. What blessings you are.
ReplyDeleteThe babies look amazing! Things will get better and worse as time goes on. I kept telling myself God gave me grace for 4. I guess God gave you grace for 5! Sincerely, the Keller Quadruplets dad.
ReplyDeleteDid you write a book? Your name sounds familiar. We bought an online version.
DeleteBEAUTIFUL job on the press conference!
ReplyDeleteSee, Carrie--- Nothing to worry about there, at all!
Loved that it included Isaac--- he made some very insightful comments!
PRAISE GOD WHAT SWEET PRECIOUS BEAUTIFUL 5 BLESSINGS YOU HAVE ACTUALLY 6 YOUR FIRST BORN :)
ReplyDeletePRAYING FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY...
ERIKA
I stumbled across a news article regarding your precious children today, and wanted to stop by your blog to praise God for such a beautiful gift (well, five actually!) We, too, are missionaries (in Chile, South America) and have missionary acquaintances in PNG. God bless you as you lean on Him for strength in these exciting, sleepless days. Sincerely, Stephanie Garcia
ReplyDeleteLOL, Isaac said that he prayed 5 years for a sibling--- Looks like God chose to answer all at once there, didn't He? ;)
ReplyDeleteAs Carrie so accurately stated, "I didn't choose this; God did." And because He did, you can be sure that He will provide, every step of the way.
Love Isaac's pure, simple faith. He is a blessing!
Praying that your babies will continue to thrive. I'm a mom to 25 week micro preemies myself and know the toll the emotional rollercoaster can take on you. I pray that God will give you strength to go through this.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link for a TV clip I stumbled across from Kansas City!!!
ReplyDeletehttp://fox4kc.com/2012/08/14/first-quintuplets-for-2012-born-in-dallas/
I enjoyed every word of this! Amazing. Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteI have to say also, that Isaac is a beautiful boy. I'm impressed at the way he feels comfortable expressing his opinions and how his Mom listens intently to what he has to say.
So much fun to watch, especially how much Isaac has grown up since we saw you guys last. Prayers and hugs for all of you!
ReplyDeleteJen
Awesome to watch and see how you give all the Glory to God!!! He is in control!!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY 13TH ANNIVERSARY!!!
ReplyDeleteWe've come a long way from "Don't touch my bike, stupid girl!" (at age 6), Haven't we?
;)
Gavin and Carrie,
ReplyDeleteLloyd and I want to congratulate you on your anniversary and the quints. Isaac is so beautiful and has grown to be a wonderful child. I remember years ago at our Super Bowl party you mentioned you would love to have twins like Lloyd and I. I thought at the time you two were amazing parents and you would be amazing parents to multiples! Lloyd and I are so happy for you guys and Isaac. I watched your press conference and just teared up with joy. Hugs to you all! Lloyd and Felisha Timmons ;)
Thanks so much! I've got to see you sometime, Felisha!
DeleteLove,
Carrie
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