Hallelujah! We had the most amazing visit today! It exceeded all of my expectations. As our neonatologist said they were "blown away" by his progress. They mentioned several times how "concerned" they were at our last visit (6 months ago) and that they just couldn't believe how much progress he's made. He did it! I think we all floated out of there.
Jo ann, look what I can do!
Being nosy while Dr. Bernbaum and Jo Ann confer.
There were many times we didn't think he'd "walk" out of this place but there he goes walking IN to the NICU.
When people say "he looks great" I'm used to saying "thank you". But it's amazing how strong and meaningful those 2 words become when you say it in response to one of these folks. THANK YOU!
Jo ann, look what I can do!
Being nosy while Dr. Bernbaum and Jo Ann confer.
There were many times we didn't think he'd "walk" out of this place but there he goes walking IN to the NICU.
When people say "he looks great" I'm used to saying "thank you". But it's amazing how strong and meaningful those 2 words become when you say it in response to one of these folks. THANK YOU!
posted by Jen | 6:06 PM
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It gives me shivers. One day I expect to be voting for Edison into public office.
Sometime ago, I quoted Rose Kennedy here in our meeting place: "Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments." I found tremendous comfort in those words as we all struggled together through Dinky's ups and downs.
Well, let me tell you something! All those moments have now rolled together to create a milestone of gigantic proportion, and I am so proud I could just plain burst. love you all...with much humility and gratitude,
dobie
All I can do is echo Jen's recognition of how powerful "thank you" is. Thank you to all that delivered Dinky to us... in the truest sense. You gave him life, you gave our Jen and Martin hope and a son, and you gave us the joy of a beautiful, profound grandson.
Forever grateful,
Pa
I have always remembered this from an October, 2005 post:
Martin and I ordered Chinese tonight, our new version of a "date", and as I listened to Edison babbling in his pack and play I opened my fortune cookie:
"Good timber does not grow with ease; the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees."
I can't tell you how seeing today's post has warmed my heart!
-Monica
Jen, that brings back such memories. I know exactly how you feel and I am so happy for you. You can't say thank you enough to those people who got you and Dinky where you are today, but I think they know what you're feeling. My preemie is 33 today but it was like seeing him all over again watching Edison walk through those door. Congrats! Ronnie
What a beautiful sight at the end of a not so beautiful day. I check in with everyday so I can see your handsome face. Thanks for all the smiles!
Karen, your friend in Virginia
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