I’ve succumbed to the peer pressure and published this piece to Amazon Kindle. Turns out it makes people smile and spreading smiles is a worthy pursuit.
Much love to you!
Seth
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I'm just a normal 6'10" dude with a gigantic passion for playing the round ball, the little white one that flies 400 yards. In 2004, with my college hoops career ending in a pile of scorched dreams, I went on a journey to find myself. I learned that I had a message to share with the world. More about Seth →
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Thank you for sharing the whole story. We are praying for baby Warren to continue to marvel and amaze everyone around him and to be able to come home soon.
Mi inglés no es tan malo, y pude entender lo que escribiste, estoy helada, y al mismo tiempo recordando mis propias experiencias. Los felicito en verdad y la fé y oración hacen milagros, tengo un testimonio enorme de eso, y si, la familia es lo mas importante, quienes no quieren ser padres se pierden de lo mejor de la vida. A disfrutar al pequeño bebé, a llenarlo de amor, y a darle lo mejor de la vida, despues de leer tu experiencia, escribí en mi facebook “La vida es bella”, porque eso es lo que siento. Felicitaciones y bendiciones mil !!!!!!!!!!!
Ahhh Seth thanks so much for sharing the whole story that was amazing! Wish I could have been there, I’m so excited for you and so glad Warren is okay. He is so handsome! Love you and can’t wait to meet him!
Thank you for posting this, it is so wonderful to see God’s hand in every moment of Warren’s story! What a miracle !!!! We have so much to thank the Lord for, Thanksgiving will never be the same, will it? Our prayers are still with you, I hope you know how much we LOVE you all !!!!
P.S. I’m SO glad you named his Warren, that was my vote all along! When I first told the kids baby Warren’s name, Ethan said, “baby OWANGE?” (I think we’ve finally convinced him the baby’s name is not Orange
I have known Janica and her family for a long time. She has always been an awesome example to me of spirituality and goodness. I cried happy tears for you and Janica reading your story. It is obvious the Lord loves you both VERY much. Thank you for sharing this. It’s moments like this that rebuild our faith and love for Him. I am grateful to have been touched by the Spirit while reading this. I know that I haven’t met you Seth, but you are part of a great family. The Wood family has been good to me for the past 19 yrs. I love them all. I have been praying for you all and will continue to do so. Please give Janica a hug for me. I am grateful that Warren is improving, and I hope you will be able to bring him home soon.
This was perfect! Thanks Seth! Although it was all what I already heard…it is amazing being all written out! You guys are amazing and such an example to me. Thanks so much, and for letting me come spend time with you in the hospital! Warren is a fighter, and a blessed one at that! I can not wait to meet the little guy! Love you all!!
I am amazed at how well you write. I love to read your stories. I love this story! Very well done! As I was reading this it brought back many memories of when I had my 3rd baby, Ben. My water also broke in the middle of the night, 2 am, with no contractions, he was 2 weeks early. When we got settled in at the hospital we started going through the phone book to pick out a name that seemed right. I also had a nurse keep coming in to check the monitors, particularly the baby’s heartrate they kept “losing” it. About 9 am I thought to myself that something is just not right. My regular nurse came in, looked puzzled checked me and said I am going to get the head nurse. With every contraction the cord was gettng pinched. All I heard was emergency c-section and started crying. My doctor had just finished a surgery and met us in the hallway. From the time they discovered the prolapsed cord until Ben was delivered was 15 minutes. My doctor said this hasn’t happened to him in 15 or 20 years. Miracles. So I know some of the pain from the c-section that Janica is feeling. Take care of her, don’t let her do anything she is not suppose to do even if she feels good. Sorry this was long but you brought back a lot of memories. Thank you for the story!
LOVED that!! How neat to share in your experience. I love to see all the tender mercies of the Lord. You and Janica are AMAZING people! I can’t wait to meet this little fighter!
Holy crap! that is one special baby, with special parents! Love you guys and hope to see you soon!
Dear Janica and Seth,
You don’t know me, but I went to high school in Blackfoot with Janica’s mom. She was a special young woman, and I can tell she raised another special young woman. I have followed your story on facebook, and added my prayers to everyone else’s.
I have been an NICU nurse for over 20 years, and worked at Primary Childrens for 17 of those years, until my health made me unable to work anymore.
I have seen many miracles take place with these sweet babies, and felt the presence of the Savior as they came to us, and sometimes left us. I know that your little Warren had angels attending him, here on earth and through the veil. Thank you for sharing your story and testimony. You both are blessed to be parents to this choice little boy, and to have witnessed these miracles, and the miracles to come in your lives. Stay strong, and stay humble, and God will continue to bless your lives.
I stopped by PMC Hospital this afternoon and was happy to have not found y’all there. The MattRhoda bell’s Love Y’all
Beautifully written. What a great story of pray, faith and miracles for your family.
Seth and Janica —-Wow, wonderful job with this story Seth, This brings back frighten memories from 27 years ago when our first son was born in a similar fashion. – Emergency C-section, the cord was wrapped around his little neck 5 times. We were scared to death!!!—(first few tough days followed by years and years of happiness. –our Casey is fine) – I am glad the frighten part is over for both of you, now you can just enjoy your little boy and know the lord has a purpose for him here on this earth. We “the 121st ward” will keep all three of you in are prayers. Take care of yourselves and oh yea!!! Congratulations!!!!!
Beautifully written. Congratulations for so many things in facing with love and faith the trials of life and most especially for the blessing of a baby boy. There is nothing more profound than becoming a parent and nothing more heart wrenching than loosing or facing the treat of loosing a child so many emotions in one experience. But, hey the ride and journey is just beginning of parenthood. Welcome to the club.
I’m in a staff meeting, trying to be nonchalant as I reach into my pant pocket and check my phone. I read three miscalls as my phone goes off in my hand. “Not good,” comes to mind as I promptly excuse myself. It was Dad calling, but I could not get to it in time. I check my voicemail, and well that sickening feeling you get when you shoot an innocent bird with a bee-bee gun for the first time, that feeling came over my entire body. I saw both of your faces so vividly as I tuned out from the message left by an emotional Grandfather. As I read the full story, I recalled experiencing that same fear as your bride rushes off to that “white, sterol room.” Funny that you picked up on that as well! The support that baby Warren has had up to this point in his life is tear jerking. The eruption of God’s Army I’m sure was electrifying. I can’t wait to be with you, and yours this up n coming holiday season.
I love my family!!!
First of all–Seth you are a great writer! We really felt like we were right there with you guys.
Second–thanks for making us cry this morning (really though–very touching story).
Third–Thanks for a powerful example of faith and prayers. Not very many people get to see the fruits of their faith and prayers. This has strengthened our faith.
Fourth–we love you guys and can’t wait to meet baby Warren.
Fifth–Maybe he’ll grow up to be as successful and wealthy as Warren Buffett.
I am seriously speechless at the miracle you have experienced. God surely does work in mysterious ways. I know, without a doubt, that we have angels among us (seen and unseen)! Congratulations to you all.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! for sharing this tear filled, heart braking, faith strengthening, spiritual story of the birth of Warren. I love how you write, you definitely laugh and cry, and cry and cry some more. It is amazing and I love how God works miracles in our lives. All of those little things that took place in order for little Warren to be with us now. HE IS TRULY A MIRACLE. I am so excited to get to meet him and hold him very soon. I only wish I could have been there to comfort, but praying and fasting from a far is the best I could do and I know that all the prayers and fasts did work. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful husband to my sister and for being a worthy Priesthood holder. It is times like these where we learn to appreciate the Priesthood power more and more. I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH AND AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU TO BE PARENTS
This has been one of the most emotional faith-promoting weeks of my life! I didn’t know if I could read it, since I experienced much of this firsthand as Seth mentioned. It has been wonderful to see the family bond this has created, not only between you, Seth & Janica, but between both sides of the family. I’m having a hard time sleeping since Warren has a big day tomorrow (actually today). I too am confident that the testing will go well, but it’s just the anticipation of this last hurdle & what else my precious little grandson has to go through. Seth, you have expressed yourself well, you always know how to say things perfectly. It has been extremely hard watching you & Jaica go through this & to have seen your pain, but we know great learning & growth come through experiences such as this. I’m confident you will be wonderful parents to Warren & as his grandmother I can’t wait to cuddle him & spoil him & do all the fun things grandmas do. I love you both more than you realize & hope I can give the proper help & support that you need.
I wanted to make sure that I mentioned that I do know that God’s loving arms have been consistently with us as we have witnessed the priesthood work in this miracle, & as we have felt the mighty prayers & fasting of our family, friends & ward members. We express “MIGHTY GRATITUDE” to our Heavenly Father & to all of you who have been by our side & have supported us through this difficult time.
Seth, thank you for taking the time to tell little Warren’s story. We send our love and prayers for his continued improvement. Enjoy every moment with him!
Oh Seth, so many tears of joy for your sweet little family. It was hard for me to read, but I’m so grateful that I did. I was reminded that tender mercies are all around us and lives are changed in amazing and unexpected ways. What blessings await your family. Much love to you and your little family.
Seth and Janica, congratulations on the arrival of your little miracle Warren Jay! Thanks so much for asking our ward family to join in your fast. Such experiences are powerful and faith-promoting, strengthening each one of us in countless ways. It reminds me of when our sweet Candice was challenged with a bleeding brain, and how the fasting and prayers of so many blessed our lives as we saw miracle after miracle take place. The power of God working through priesthood blessings, faith and prayers is truly amazing. Mazeltov to you all!
Thank you for sharing such a faith-promoting and special story. We have been praying so hard for Warren and your family at our house and we know that Heavenly Father answers prayers. Thank you for the reminder that He knows and loves us and watches over us in our hour of need.
Dude… your post almost brought me to tears… Holy crap! I hope little man comes home tomorrow. I want to see some pictures!
Seth and Janica–
What a terrifying experience to have to go through as first time parents. I’m so glad things have slowed down and that little Warren is doing much better.
Wow!!!
I tell you what, you have definitely got the gift of writing, it’s like we are right there on the ride with you. Thanks for sharing. We love you and can’t wait to squeeze you. The angels among us have been busy this week haven’t they. Take care and go easy for awhile. We hope Warren gets to come home tomorrow. Happy Birthday Janica and happy Anniversary.
You were very blessed to get Earlene. Out of the 12 or so nurses we had at Timp in the labor and delivery unit, she was by far the most knowledgeable and experienced. Very congenial too. I am glad things are going better. Let us know if we can do anything for you.
Thank you for sharing such tender sweet moments of your life. You need to consider being an author. Between this and the engagement story, i felt as though I was there watching it. We are so glad that everything turned out okay. You have a special boy with you.
Congratulations Janica and Seth!! I have to tell you what an amazing miracle Warren really is. I am Crystal’s sister and also a nurse. I work with sick babies and I just can’t tell you how lucky you are. Crystal called me to ask what my opinion was on Warren’s blood gas and APGARs. I immediately called Shanae (best friend growing up) to give her my sympathy for your family’s inevitable loss. I can’t believe this little guy is alive, let alone eats, breathes on his own and has a PERFECT MRI!! I have been taking care of babies like Warren for a long time and have become a little jaded. Thanks for renewing my faith in happy endings!!! Warren is truly a MIRACLE!!
Thanks Seth for sharing the miracle with us. You said you wanted the reader to laugh but the only time I laughed was picturing you suiting up and your “wedgie”. Other than that I couldn’t help but cry. But now tears of joy. Our prayers are still with you and your family.
Wow! That’s quite a miracle that you have all experienced. We are so relieved that little Warren is doing well.
Last time i read your story was the propose story a yr+ ago. but this is by far better! I cried, happy tears.
You, Jan and your families are good people, I truly wish lil Warren will recover fast and stay strong as he is these couple days!
im proud of you, jan and ur little baby, meanwhile, so sorry that you guys are gonig through this.
What Tamara Gledhill Campbell said above proved that you are really experiencing a miracle.
Enjoy the parenthood.
Warren’s story is amazing, and I hope you remind him daily what a wonderful miracle he is! Congrats Janica and Seth! Im so happy you have your sweet baby boy home and well! My prayers are with you!
Seth and Janica,
I’m so happy to know all turned out well. I was definitely alarmed when I saw the news on facebook. Rand was in El Salvador at the time and we both were praying for you! Seth…you can’t start a story like that by saying ‘no crying’, that’s impossible! So, so happy with the way it all has turned out! Since we still have your batting glove and need to return it, it’s a great excuse to come see you guys! Thanks for sharing this story! Great story telling and detail Seth!
Seth and Janica,
I am now home in front of my computer for the first time since Warren was born. I want to add my testimony that God has truly blessed us with Warren. What a blessing life is. I love you and feel blessed to have been able to be with you all at home for the last while. We are grateful for family hospitality and love. What a blessing family is. We have enjoyed being close to you and Janica’s parents and have got to know them better. What wonderful people they are.
Warren is truly a miracle. Watching over him in the NICU it was obvious he was a fighter. I was amazed at his patience as well. I am sure God has much in store for him.
What an incredible story. I almost lost my little boy to RSV when he was six weeks old, he was at primary childrens for 22 days, and let me tell you it really changes you to watch your baby hanging onto their life day after day. He truly is a miracle. congrats on being a dad
I finally cried when I got to the helicopter part. I’ve watched my 1-year old taken away in a LifeFlight to Primary Children’s. Thankfully he made it through just as your son did! Thank you for sharing your story!
Thanks for stopping by Katie! Glad you liked it. Children are miracles.
Every time a woman has a baby it is an opportunity to get a glimpse into the power of creation. Thank you for sharing your experience of faith. It was wonderful to see you the other day… and you are SUCH a good writer… keep it up… thelma