A few friends of mine have been choosing a word for the new year. The word is supposed to serve as a reminder of what they wish upon for the new year or have special meaning, whatever it may be. This is such a great idea that of course I had to jump on the band wagon. Now, I have pondered over what word to choose. I am not having a problem finding a word, just deciding which one would best serve as "my word" for this new year.
Some words I have considered: FAITH, GIVE, CONTENT, CHERISH, FOCUS, MOTIVATE, COMFORT, STUDENT, FABULOUS, BEAUTY, RE-NEW, SPIRIT......the list could go on. I have chose my word and I think it is the perfect fit for me in this new year.
My WORD for 2009 is: BELIEVE
BELIEVE in God's promise.
BELIEVE in myself.
BELIEVE in the beauty of all things and all people.
BELIEVE that all things happen according to God's plan.
BELIEVE in the Love of my Husband and Child.
BELIEVE that I can accomplish goals.
I also decided to change the layout of my blog and choose a new title. I like it!
Some words I have considered: FAITH, GIVE, CONTENT, CHERISH, FOCUS, MOTIVATE, COMFORT, STUDENT, FABULOUS, BEAUTY, RE-NEW, SPIRIT......the list could go on. I have chose my word and I think it is the perfect fit for me in this new year.
My WORD for 2009 is: BELIEVE
BELIEVE in God's promise.
BELIEVE in myself.
BELIEVE in the beauty of all things and all people.
BELIEVE that all things happen according to God's plan.
BELIEVE in the Love of my Husband and Child.
BELIEVE that I can accomplish goals.
I also decided to change the layout of my blog and choose a new title. I like it!
On another note......
Jason, Christian and I will be walking in the March for Babies event this year for the March of Dimes. The event takes place in late April in Hermiston at Makenzie park. We are really looking forward to this event. The March of Dimes did so much for us while we were at OHSU with Christian. Their medical research has helped save the lives of premature babies and it is their goal to be able to, one day, prevent prematurity. They helped to save Christian's life.
Jason and I were overwhelmed by the moral support given to us by the March of Dimes while Christian was in the hospital. I will never forget the special attention they gave to me. They helped me to feel more like a "mom." It sounds strange but when you are not able to hold your newborn baby and there are others taking care of him (God bless those Nurses and Doctors at OHSU), instead of you, it is a very odd feeling. There was a special woman named Jennifer who was from the March of Dimes. She came and found me sitting beside Christian's issolette and handed me a gift bag. Inside it were a few books. One filled with medical terms and their definitions, words commonly used in the NICU that were so foreign to me. It wasn't long before I became an expert on medical terminology in the NICU. :) The bag also contained things like a memory book to record significant events as they happened. And believe me, when you have a 1 pound, 12 ounce baby, EVERY event is significant! They had a "Daddy's Kit" for Jason with a disposable camera, book to read to Christian, toothbrush, etc.
Jennifer was always checking in on us and seeing how we were doing. Shortly after Christian was born the March of Dimes hosted a baby shower on National Preemie Awareness Day and I was invited. People and businesses from all over had donated items for Christian and each mom was presented with a gift bag. They served lunch and had 8x10 pictures of our babies with balloons on the table. It was a really great time for me to sit and listen to other mother's of preemies and hear their success stories.
Jason and I were overwhelmed by the moral support given to us by the March of Dimes while Christian was in the hospital. I will never forget the special attention they gave to me. They helped me to feel more like a "mom." It sounds strange but when you are not able to hold your newborn baby and there are others taking care of him (God bless those Nurses and Doctors at OHSU), instead of you, it is a very odd feeling. There was a special woman named Jennifer who was from the March of Dimes. She came and found me sitting beside Christian's issolette and handed me a gift bag. Inside it were a few books. One filled with medical terms and their definitions, words commonly used in the NICU that were so foreign to me. It wasn't long before I became an expert on medical terminology in the NICU. :) The bag also contained things like a memory book to record significant events as they happened. And believe me, when you have a 1 pound, 12 ounce baby, EVERY event is significant! They had a "Daddy's Kit" for Jason with a disposable camera, book to read to Christian, toothbrush, etc.
Jennifer was always checking in on us and seeing how we were doing. Shortly after Christian was born the March of Dimes hosted a baby shower on National Preemie Awareness Day and I was invited. People and businesses from all over had donated items for Christian and each mom was presented with a gift bag. They served lunch and had 8x10 pictures of our babies with balloons on the table. It was a really great time for me to sit and listen to other mother's of preemies and hear their success stories.
Jennifer set up a scrap booking day every week for the parents who had babies in the NICU. I looked forward to those days and was able to get a pretty good scrapbook started. She brought all the supplies with her each week. There were several times they brought dinner into the family waiting room. They would have volunteers take regular pictures (with our permission) of Christian and they would print them out and leave them at his bedside for me. Little things like that. Little things that let me know they cared. And they do.
I can't say enough about the March of Dimes. Our family is eternally thankful for all they do for premature babies and their constant research to help prevent causes of prematurity.
Soooo......I BELIEVE that we can meet our goal of raising $500 dollars for the March of Dimes this year. And I look forward to the day in April when we walk, with our son, in the March of Babies event.
I can't say enough about the March of Dimes. Our family is eternally thankful for all they do for premature babies and their constant research to help prevent causes of prematurity.
Soooo......I BELIEVE that we can meet our goal of raising $500 dollars for the March of Dimes this year. And I look forward to the day in April when we walk, with our son, in the March of Babies event.
Christian Lee 3 days old 1 lb., 12 ounces, 13 inches
Christian 14 months, 26.5 inches, 16+ pounds
Thank you March of Dimes!
If you would like to help us reach our goal please see the post below this one.
1 comment:
Wow. I really am speechless with this post. Christian is such a miracle- such pure solid joy to everyone he meets. I know this road has been long. And it's been hard, but you are THEE perfect momma for Christian.
Lovin' the little things, for sure!
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