I cannot believe, even as I'm typing this, that my baby girl is 4 years old today. What an adventurous 4 years it has been! She has definitely proved to be our strong-willed, go-getter, never give up child and for that we are truly thankful as that spirit has gotten her here today. I know no better way than to reflect on the past 4 yrs. than to show you some pics. There were so many, I had a hard time deciding but think it shows her journey quite well.
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| Meeting Nolan for the first time at 10 days old |
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| After 1st heart surgery (4 mos. old) |
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| What have I gotten myself into? |
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| Not always happy about the situation.... |
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| But goes with the flow, nonetheless! |
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| Happy for family times... |
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| And thankful for home times! |
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| Putting up with the hospital time... |
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| And hospital baths... |
Maybe that's why she makes the most of her time when not in the hospital...
We have so many to thank who've helped along the way
It's been a wild ride, but they've been there from day to day.
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| Ronald McDonald House Charities |
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| Wilsonart International Inc Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Early Childhood Intervention Therapists & Staff Hope Therapy Therapists & Staff Donna Ingram, PT Temple Independent School District Homebound Teacher, Melissa Prather Dell Children's Medical Center PICU & IMC Attendings, Nurses, RT's & Staff Lucile Packard Children's Hospital CVICU & 3West Attendings, Nurses, RT's & Staff Dr. Frank Hanley, miracle worker and renowned heart surgeon Children's Cardiology Associates & Dr. Gregory Johnson Austin Children's Chest Associates & Dr. Jordan Scalo Dr. Rebecca Riser, Pediatrician & Nurse Shannon Wonderful Del Norte Neighborhood Family Excellent School Family at Kennedy-Powell Elementary Church Family At Temple Bible Church Open Range Cowboy Church Family & Friends who encompass alot of you (Don't think for one minute you're any less important because you fall in this category... for you are the ones who hold us up in prayer, leave us encouraging messages, take care of Nolan & bring us meals during the crazy times) And last but not least, our extended heart family we've come to know through this all...thank you for your support, suggestions & first hand experience at all this...You all know what it's truly like to go down this road and we love & pray the best for you all! Thank you Lord for this day. For you have truly taught us ... Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow has enough troubles of its own. |
Happy birthday to beautiful Reagan!!! So precious... Loved seeing all of the pictures of her journey to get her to FOUR. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday sweet Reagan!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Reagan! Several of Anna's nurses at Stanford sent their very best wishes your way last week. You're an amazing, beautiful girl. We loved looking at the pictures of the first four years and hope there are many, many more wonderful years to come.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes!
Marcia Larson (mom to Anna Hope)
Praising Him for the Miracle and Blessing that Reagan is!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday you Sweet Girl!
Lots of love,
the Nelsons
Happy Birthday, Reagan, Praising God for his miracles and the joy you bring to my life. I love you,
ReplyDeleteAunt Kay
Happy Birthday, Big Girl! Your such a sweet and brave little girl, hope you had an AWESOME birthday:)
ReplyDeletehappy birthday sweet Reagan!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteElla's bigsister sarah berg We are praying for you I love y'all