Instead of a long, emotional post about the past year I'm going to share pictures from that first weekend in the hospital (most of which I don't think I have shared before).
It was a tough weekend.
Filled with confusion, shock, lots of late night Googling and hope that someone would walk in and say "WHOOPS! Wrong kid. Y'all can go home now!"
It was hard.
And we had many more times like that over the past year, some even harder than that first weekend.
But a year later....I can hold my baby, listen to his soft breathing as he sleeps, watch him run jump and play, help him learn his letters and answer his constant questions.
And I know we are blessed.
Last night we participated in our local Relay for Life. It was a little overwhelming but I am so glad we did it. Watching Jackson march around wearing a shirt and sash that said "SURVIVOR" is a moment that will forever be burned into my mind.
So...here we are.
A year later.
God is good.
{Playing with PhotoBooth while waiting one of his first scans. One of those 'laugh to keep from crying' moments.}
{Headed down for his port insertion surgery.}
{I loved running my fingers through his hair. Won't be long till I can again!}
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thess. 5:16-18
He looks so very small, and you must be in awe of how far you have all journeyed in this past year.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and inspirational family you all are.
What a difference a year can make! Thanks so much for sharing your story and letting us all in on this journey. You will continue to be in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteWow...What an ordeal you guys have been through. Dealing with that is one of my worst fears but one I believe I will deal with sometime in my life. Thanks for a glimps into the strength of your family. You guys are amazing.
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