Milestones

Today is a milestone day. Back in January, we were hoping Maddi would be home from the hospital for her birthday! She has been home for two months! She not only beat the deadline but also defied the odds in every way!

Today holds a special meaning for me because things could have been so different!

• I am so grateful that I was able to hug her this morning and sing the silly Happy Birthday song.
• I am so grateful that she could not only listen and hear the song but she could sing it too!
• I am so grateful that her smile and bright eyes were there to welcome the day.
• I am so grateful that she was able to jump for excitement when we found an elephant pendant that symbolizes her journey.
• I am so grateful that she has the strength and wisdom to look beyond the moment and find happiness and gratitude for what she has learned.
• I am so grateful that her expectations are realistic and she is content with what is.
• I am so grateful that her deep desire to help other people is strong enough to overcome her fears.
• I am grateful that she has friends that are supportive and loyal.
• I am grateful that she is learning and she is patient.
• I am so grateful for a strong and unified family!

I am so glad she is here! Maddi, we love you! You are beautiful inside and out! Thanks for choosing to stay with us a little while longer.

Here is a shout out to all of you out there: Thanks so much for your support! There is no way for me to write enough thank you notes for all of those who have helped us! Not only have we had food brought in, but money has been there when we have needed it, good friends have stood by us through out.

Prayers have been said in our behalf and we not only need them but we feel those! Family has rallied around and supported us too! I could spend the rest of my life trying to repay the kindness that has been shown to us and still come up short.

We do not like the limelight and this has pushed us out there a little bit but we have learned how many people care about us and we are humbled by the number.

So , here is huge THANK YOU to all of you out there, those we know personally and those that we have never met! Thanks for caring about us and helping us in anyway that you were able. We are so humbled by the outpouring of love!

May God grant all of you that your kindness be returned to you one hundred fold! May all of your heartache, needs and struggles be brief but that you feel well supported and loved by those around you.