April 27, 2015
Dear Sweet Baby,
Today is your due date. There are so many mixed emotions surrounding this day. We are incredibly thankful for you and your life and we celebrate this huge milestone alongside you. However, at the same our hearts are heavy because of the suffering you have had to endure and the many challenges that you still face. During the time when you should have been tucked away in my belly, safe and warm, you have been fighting for your life. I wish things were different today, but unfortunately my body failed both of us and nothing went according to plan. Yet, you never cease to amaze us as you continue to persevere.
Despite everything that has happened, we are blessed. Through all of this, we have experienced the kindness and generosity of family, friends and strangers alike. There are so many wonderful people who genuinely care about you. They have walked alongside us and supported our family in a variety of ways; everything from prayer support, to making meals, to watching your brothers, to the medical team caring for you.
By God’s grace, we have also experienced so many incredible miracles with you. Never forget that your life is a miracle. Baby, you are our miracle. We are better because of the trials we have faced together; our faith is stronger and our family relationships are closer.
While the circumstances surrounding your birth and your fight for your life in the NICU has been the source of our greatest pain, you have been the source of our greatest joy. We love you, Baby, and are so blessed that God has chosen us to be your parents. We cannot wait to bring you home!
All my love,
Mommy
Xoxo
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Dearest Baby, as your grandparents we are so blessed to have you as our “little miracle” that God saw fit to give us you as His special gift, to all of us as your family. Through your life’s journey, we have seen God carry you and your family through such difficult times as we watched you struggle to be strong. We knew from the very beginning that God has His perfect plan for you, and we will continue to see God’s hand on your life, as your grow up with your family. We are so proud of you and your brothers, and cannot wait to watch you grow up in our family! Lots of Love, Papa and Nana (xoxoxo)
My only comment is “AWESOME”