I am so sorry for the delay in responding. Thank you for taking the time to connect and share both you and your daughter's story. Of course I remember you. You were so outgoing and had the best energy. I loved Ailene and those high school days at St. Jude. Feels like yesterday we were going to the summer convention in Houston. Gracie is just beautiful. I am so sorry to for your heartache and the journey you had to endure but happy you get to hold Gracie tight and love on her. I love that she just celebrated her 1st birthday!
The boys turned 6 weeks on Wednesday. They are having an okay week. I never thought I'd be here, in this situation, having to face some of the toughest conversations of my life. Its been the hardest thing both me and husband have had to go through and I tears me up knowing everything their tiny bodies have had to go through thus far. Hearing your story was much needed. I wish I had the energy and will to sit down and give you more of their story but I am still in a tough place with it being very hard to talk about things and when I write out what they've been through, it's like I'm re-living it all over again. I hope to one day be where you are and able to be more open with our experience. I enjoy reading the positive outcomes for NICU babies as it continues to give me hope even though I know every baby's story is completely different. It's so comforting and re-assuring to read your words. I'd love to stay in contact and connected as I think you are wonderful resource for me especially with your strong faith. You are phenomenal writer; I hope you are able to help other families with your story. You have no idea how much I appreciate your prayers and love. You are also in my prayers. Please give Gracie a big hug from Oliver & Edward.
I am so sorry for the delay in responding. Thank you for taking the time to connect and share both you and your daughter's story. Of course I remember you. You were so outgoing and had the best energy. I loved Ailene and those high school days at St. Jude. Feels like yesterday we were going to the summer convention in Houston. Gracie is just beautiful. I am so sorry to for your heartache and the journey you had to endure but happy you get to hold Gracie tight and love on her. I love that she just celebrated her 1st birthday!
The boys turned 6 weeks on Wednesday. They are having an okay week. I never thought I'd be here, in this situation, having to face some of the toughest conversations of my life. Its been the hardest thing both me and husband have had to go through and I tears me up knowing everything their tiny bodies have had to go through thus far. Hearing your story was much needed. I wish I had the energy and will to sit down and give you more of their story but I am still in a tough place with it being very hard to talk about things and when I write out what they've been through, it's like I'm re-living it all over again. I hope to one day be where you are and able to be more open with our experience. I enjoy reading the positive outcomes for NICU babies as it continues to give me hope even though I know every baby's story is completely different. It's so comforting and re-assuring to read your words. I'd love to stay in contact and connected as I think you are wonderful resource for me especially with your strong faith. You are phenomenal writer; I hope you are able to help other families with your story. You have no idea how much I appreciate your prayers and love. You are also in my prayers. Please give Gracie a big hug from Oliver & Edward.
Best,
Stephanie