A lot of great things happened today. First thing this morning, William had his JP drain removed. This is a long, rope like cord that was lying underneath his skin across forehead. It acts much like a tile drain would …
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William is steadily progressing. Once he was moved to the surgical floor, he no longer needed a bunch of wires. They removed 2 IV’s, 1 arterial line, the leads for his heart monitor, and the nasal cannula he needed to get …
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Now that the surgery is over, the fear of the unknown is gone. We see our boy for who he really is; a broken body needing the healing power of God’s beautifully designed repair systems. He really is in the best …
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Today is the day we hand our boy over to the good folks at Seattle Children’s hospital. At 2 weeks old William was diagnosed with Metopic Craniosynostosis. Surgery has been planned ever since. Feb 2nd, 2017 | 10:30 AM Check-in time. …
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I went to a Mini Mom’s Conference last night and got to listen to a dear seasoned Mama speak encouragement into my life, and the lives of many other young mamas in a big cozy living room, over sweet chocolate …
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These kids are growing! Early yesterday morning, the family had just woken up and stumbled lazily down the stairs. Before Joe took off for work, we went around sharing something each of us are thankful for. We have so much to …
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Our sweet little Jack Jack. It’s an unusual day for this little one-year-old man-child. He is on a rampage today. His scooting has become fast. Quite fast. So far this morning, he has: Fished through the kitchen garbage and scavenged …
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Elizabeth and I were blessed to have a getaway to Bainbridge Island and had a wonderful time. We were sick with the flu (the real flu, influenza) almost the entire week leading up to the getaway and only actually felt up …
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“For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.” There …
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At the dawn of each new weekend, Joe and I have begun a recent (and hopefully lasting) ritual of getting on our knees before the Lord, and praying for His blessing. This tradition sprung forth from the realization that our …
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