Mara.

One of the first patients that I saw at the beginning of the summer was a young pregnant woman named Elizabeth.  I quickly learned that she had congestive heart failure and a pregnancy meant incredible bodily stress to her and her baby.  With her condition, she was strongly encouraged not to get pregnant because it would be life-threatening for her and her child.  When I first saw her, she was seven months pregnant with her third pregnancy.  The other two pregnancies, however, were not successful and she lost both children before birth.  

When Elizabeth came in two weeks later, we were all surprised to see her with her healthy newborn, Mara.  The doctors induced labor several weeks before her due date to prevent compromising the life of the mother and child.

The fact that this child is alive is truly a miracle.  She's so small and delicate, but very strong and healthy.

I love it when God reminds us how precious life is and how amazing He is.