The Journey

Sometimes in life, were not promised tomorrow. I found this out 2 years ago on January 2, 1998. As I reflect over my daughters first year of life, I was struck by a life I had never lived. The hospital staff, my family and I shared in the typical illusion that her survival throughout the night was all up to her and the power from above. However, the crisis that began in the NICU continued and in some …showed first 75 words of 510 total…

…showed last 75 words of 510 total…to live. I am constantly amazed at my precious daughter’s strength and I feel a tremendous joy in her smile. We celebrate each of her milestones and take nothing for granted. We still continue to deal with issues surrounding her chronic lung disease, but by medical technology and the grace of god she is a happy and almost healthy beautiful girl. Prematurity is a world you never know exist unless life takes you there…