I remember when nobody thought you would see your first birthday, and now you are hot on the trail of number SEVEN. Seven is a magical number. I can’t wait to discover what exciting adventures SEVEN has in store for you this year.
I remember when they told us of your chances of not being born a standard model Hodson kid. I remember how all your brothers and sisters came to me and told me that they already loved you…..no matter what.
I remember how after a particularly grisly surgery, your surgeon came in to see how you were doing. You stood up in that hospital crib and gave him a hug. I remember…..that surgeon began to cry at the love you showed him.
I remember how sick you’ve been. I’ll never take a day of your being healthy for granted. I will always do what ever it takes to help you grow stronger and live your life to the fullest.
I remember how your love for books got us through the first several years of your life. Being too sick to do anything but sit in my arms as I read book after book after book to you. Your love of books is still strong.
I remember all the blessings, the joy, and beauty that you have brought into my life. And I promise to never, ever forget.
Beautiful.
Tammy, I had emailed you about the blended diet and did get your message, just haven’t had time to hunt down my email. Would love to get some input on the type recipes you use with Parker. Hugs
Heidi,
The best resource I can offer up to you is the Homemade Blended Formula Handbook by Marsha Dunn Klein and Suzanne Evans Morris. There is also a yahoo group: [Blenderized-Diet] g-tube site.
Let me know if I can help!
Very sweet. It seems like yesterday when things were so scary for his future, but now, I am nothing but optimistic and encouraged!
I am so thrilled for you guys! I’m sitting here with a big, goofy grin on my face. What a wonderful, wonderful blessing. Seven years!! Magical, indeed.
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Happy Birthday Parker!
So very sweet! Happy Birthday to amazing warrior Parker! I love what you wrote about him giving the surgeon a hug! We can relate! I know 7 is going to be an incredible yeat for Parker!
Happy Birthday To Parker!!
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I get like this every time Ash approaches a birthday. No matter how many years go by, I’ll never be TOO far away from the echo in my head of the doctor telling us not to get too attached, not to expect infant Ash to survive.
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A belated very happy birthday, Parker! We’re celebrating you, celebrating for you, and celebrating with you!
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