I realize that many people have followed this blog because of Daisy. So here she is, in all her glory. Since her last hospital stay in February she has been able to fight off two cold viruses on her own! She now sits and plays and giggles and is even saying mama and dada. Her gross motor weakness seems to be less of a factor all the time.
Sara and I put all the little ones to bed just a little while ago, and after a brilliant spring day with the kids, we contemplated the challenges of the past year. We both agree that no matter how it had panned out, the experience would have been a blessing. But then again, it sure is turning out better than I ever expected. Daisy is a living miracle and she brings grace to this family in a way I can't describe. It's in the way all the kids from 17 year old Carter to 5 year old Zoe to almost 3 year old Teddy cherish her. It's in the way perfect strangers pray for us and people we know through our church or our daily travels ask about her.
These days when I take her out and about, naturally certain people are drawn to cute babies. No longer do I feel the need to tell her story, to explain why she is small for her age, why she has those tubes. I just let her bright eyes do their magic and let her spread a little joy.
Thanks for the update on Daisy. What a cutie pie. I'm so glad she is doing well.
Tom - Thanks for the update on Daisy. She looks great.
Tom, these recent pictures of Daisy are just adorable! She looks so strong and healthy now, thanks be to God.
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What a beautiful baby girl! So glad she's doing well. Blogland worries when you disappear.
Thanks for the update on Daisy, I'm happy she is doing well!
Glad to see you back and your blog online again. Better yet to hear about Daisey and her well being.
i think of her daily with all the spring flowers blooming.
Oh MY GOD! Quick! Get her an agent! What a little dreamboat! Yes she has come so far. Send her photos to Somerset Life. www.stampington.com
To have caught the blessing of a special child . . . a truly amazing gift from the Lord. I rejoice you have reached the day of no explanations needed. Daisy emanates pure joy and we all drink deeply in her presence. No one notices the small limbs behind that smile and those eyes! Wow!
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What a gift in a world sadly lacking in "specialness" of ANY form. You are now special because of Daisy . . . as am I as I pray for her: I rejoice in her smile and giggles. Praise the Lord for loving us so much to send Daisy's and Andrew's and all the rest to slow us down so we can catch our breath and see the beauty in the moment without rushing off with thoughts of "next."
Thank you for sharing the gift of joy.