HAPPY HEART DAY!

Today, it has been 2 years since our little princess Hope had open-heart surgery. We have lots to celebrate today. So much to be thankful for. God has truely blessed us in so many ways but today one of our most precious gifts is healthy and thriving. 2 years ago we handed our sweet little 5 month old baby girl off to the doctors and nurses at Children's Hospital not knowing what was to come for our precious girl. I have always thought of myself as a very strong person but handing her off not knowing if she would come back to us alive brought me to my knees. The absolute hardest thing I have ever done. Scott and I were so scared. From the day that we found out about her condition we knew this day would come, but never had we anticipated the feelings of helplessness we would feel. Just thinking about it now makes my heart ache. After 5 1/2 long hours waiting we finally got the news she was out of surgery and doing well. The first time we got to see her I was terrified. She looked like a little baby doll. No movement and on a ventilator. Slowly she started to move the following day and finally woke up. She suprised us all right off kicking around and moving...crying for me to hold her. The memories are so fresh in my mind. 6 days after her surgery she was released to come home. Everyday since she has continued to get strong and grow so much. We are so thankful for Dr. Peter and the staff for fixing our sweet girls heart. We don't know what the future holds as far as more surgeries, but for now she is healthy and happy and flourishing. Thank you God for our blessing... our HOPE! We love you so much Hope Abigail. Happy <3 Day!

The day of surgery.... Daddy & Mimi

Waiting...... Hope & Gaga

More waiting.... Hope and Mommy

The night following surgery

Finally I can hold my precious girl!




"Why are we here again???"

"Let's blow this joint"

Home at last....