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 Blake Gregory Neubert


Blake was born in the second largest snow storm in Grand Rapids history in January of 2014...the hospital kept going over the loud speaker that doctors and nurses were not allowed to leave...he was 5 weeks early and very unexpected. 
Mike had traveled to Lansing with a friend to watch the MSU vs UofM Basketball game. I was home alone getting some baby clothes laundry completed. When I picked up that laundry basket by water broke. I called my parents, who were on their way to take me to dinner, and they sped through every light to get to me. I ended up taking an ambulance ride to the hospital after our cousins, Adam and Corinn, shoveled out the driveway and packed me a hospital bag...we were not prepared for this. Mike and his friend had to turn around and missed the game...but don't worry, he was able to watch it at the hospital. After 26 hours in labor (16 without an epidural) 3 hours of pushing, and a c-section later...Blake was born! Blake got his middle name from his grandfather, Gregory Neubert. Sadly, myself and the boys were never able to meet him, but I have a sneaky suspicion his son is very much like him. 
Just like UofM that day, Blake was a Victor! He was taken to the NICU and stayed for 10 days. My 5lb baby boy finally came home just in time for his mommy's birthday...what a sweet present that was!
Blake is growing into a fine young man. He is super thoughtful and always trying to do the right thing. He loves to read, watch video games, and is very intuitive. I truly think the engineering or banking field is where he will end up...only time will tell with this one!

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