I said in a previous post that I rarely cry. After just seeing our baby girl look at me intently, her eyes told me that's going to change. It's not a macho or "have to be strong" thing. I never try to suppress tears - it's healthy to have a good cry. And this little miracle is going to make sure I stay healthy.
We had a good long talk, and she said to tell everyone on here she says "hi," (especially Regan) and that she's going to be fine. She can't wait to experience life to the fullest, with all of us. She wants us to be happy for and with her.
Daddy's tears were tears of joy.
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Jim & Nicole, I sit here at the computer and read all that has been written about your little angel and how well she is doing and I cry and pray. The tears are of joy.I am so proud of the two of you. God knew that you could handle anything he gave you and you are proving him right once again. I just read that she may not have to have the shunt, and I am saying a pray that it is true, but even if she does, she is still our little angel and will always be.. I need to tell your dad about this, it will make his day. My mom and I are praying every day for all of you. We Love All three of you. Talk to you later Grma Lee
Dear Nicole and Jim:
My heart aches for what you must be feeling. I know God wanted Hope to have exceptional parents, and she does. Please know that I am thinking about you all the time, and still have some toys for her when you want to come for them. There's plenty of time for that, so any ol' time is fine. I will add you three to my prayer list and will pray often and love much.
Your pal,
Konnie
Jimmy, know that there are plenty of "tough guys" praying and crying along side of you. Seeing Alex yesterday - there was no way to hold back tears of joy for your little girl. . . she's a perfect miracle!
Josh
Good morning Sweet Family!
Alex was the very first thing that came to my mind this morning when I woke up. Know that she is being continuously prayed for! I'm asking Him to increase her strength by 1000 today and that God would give you both an absolute peace and confidence God's protection, plan, and gentle care of your baby girl. Go Alex Go, you can do it!!!!
claire
Parenting and Love. Two amazing and powerful things. It is truly incredible that someone so small can have such a profound affect on everyone around her. How looking into her eyes and experiencing every milestone with her will fill you up with the purest joy. How you will look to someone so young to lift your spirits when you are sad, love you unconditionally, and be the best hug giver (and vice versa). This won't be the last time you shed tears of joy (just wait till she smiles at you for the first time). Congratulations again on becoming parents, for you will be the best kind.
Praying that she won't have to have the shunt surgery :)
Taylor
I know she is strong. I know she has angels watching over her. I will keep you, mama, and baby in our prayers. She will be fine.
Good Morning to my wonderful kids,(yes, you are still kids to me and always will be even though you are married and have such a beautiful angel for your daughter). As I sit here hemming some pants for you Jimmy, I do it with love and not because it has to be done. These are the kind of things you do for love of your "kids" be it large or be it small and enjoy doing them. Both of you have a lot of "stitches" you will be doing for Alex, and each one is a "stitch of love". Those stitches hold a family together along with God. We are Gods "kids" and he takes stitches for each and every one of us every minute of each day, because he loves us all.
Tell Alex Nanna loves her, until I make it up there to tell her myself.
Love, Nanna
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