Lovin' The Little Things: March for Babies 2010

2009 March for Babies

This year, on April 24, we will be gathering our Family Team together, aka "Christian's Peeps" to walk in the March of Dimes annual "March for Babies" event. Last year was a big success and this year we hope to surpass our goal from last year.

Even before having my own micro-preemie blessing of a son, I knew March of Dimes was a great cause. I mean who doesn't want to support research for an organization that focuses on saving babies lives??? Then after having a baby born to soon and realizing, first hand, what a blessing the March of Dimes really is, my husband and I made a vow that we would ALWAYS support this organization.

Here are a few reasons why the Lee Family loves the March of Dimes:

#1. THEY HELPED SAVE OUR SON'S LIFE. The impact of typing out that sentence goes beyond words.

#2. THEY HELPED REMIND ME I WAS STILL A MOMMY WHILE CHRISTIAN WAS IN THE NICU. They took a personal interest in my physical and mental well-being. I had great support of family and friends but when your child is in the hospital for 4 and a half months, and you are there every single day, you find yourself spending a lot of time alone. Alone, sitting by a tiny, precious child that you are not able to hold. A child you have to ask permission before changing his diaper. A child you are afraid to leave because each and every moment with him is so precious.

The March of Dimes representitive, Jennifer, made a connection with Jason and I from the very beginning. She checked on me and made sure I was remembering to eat and take care of myself. They hosted a baby shower at a downtown restaurant for mom's of preemies. She brought scrapbooking supplies every Tuesday to the waiting room, took pictures and had them printed so I would have them to use. She provided me with all kinds of literature and NICU terminology. She brought in dinner on holidays for families with children in the NICU. She helped to make me an expert (self-proclaimed) on being a mommy to a preemie in the NICU. She was a FRIEND. She was such a BLESSING. I will never, ever forget her.

#3. THEY ARE FIGHTING EVERY.SINGLE.DAY TO SAVE LIVES.

#4. WE THANK GOD FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES. We did not plan on our son being born 14 weeks early. No one does. Premature babies are born every day. When it happened to us we thanked God for the research they have done. We thanked God for the many people who made donations that were able to support funding for their research. The research that helped save Christian's life.

I know that times are tough right now. Our family has been struggling as well. I ask though, if you are able, please donate to this cause. Help our family reach it's goal. Your donation is tax deductible. We would love to have you walk with us on the 24th. Email me angelkiss_16@hotmail.com if you want to walk with us.

To make a donation, click on the "sponsor me" button on my sidebar. Every dollar truly does count. Your support would mean the world to us.

We walk to honor our son, Christian, born 14 weeks too soon on Oct. 31, 2007. He weighed 1 pound, 12 ounces and was 13 inches long. We are always aware that each day truly is a blessing from God.