How Much to Have a Baby?

Hello to everyone.

We got a bill from the hospital yesterday. It broke down the billing for the week starting May 10th and ending May 17th. This was the week Rebecca was checked into the hospital the last time. This seven days covers the time when Xavier was delivered. I thought it would be interesting show some of the costs. These numbers are only for Rebecca; none for Xavier.

1. The room Rebecca stayed in: $14,000.00
2. ICU Charges: $25,000.00
3. Labs: $4,000.00
4. Operating Room: $8,000.00
5. Anesthesia: $4,000.00
6. Imaging: $1,200.00

I've left off some items, but the total for this week was very near $59,200.00.

The only reason we got this bill was because we have a deductible for medications and we owe about a hundred dollars. We have not seen the bills for Xavier or any bill for Rebecca's first stay in the hospital. All we can say, and we say it with a sincere heart, is "Thank You, Jesus, for taking care of us!"

When Rebecca and I sign off by thanking you all for your prayers, here is a simple example of why we mean it from our hearts. And Xavier is much more precious and of much more value than the numbers listed above. God has done and continues to do great things in our lives. Great and mighty is our God!