Thanksgiving
In spite of everything we've been through in the past 3 months, the loss of Emma's twin sister, the emotional roller coaster that is the NICU, and the unknown challenges Emma may face in the future, we have a lot to be thankful for today.
We're thankful for the outstanding team of docs and specialists at both the Children's and General Hospital NICUs. They have undoubtedly saved our baby's life.
We're thankful for the many, many nurses who have so tenderly cared for Emma these past nine weeks. They have patiently answered our questions, helped us understand the myriad of complications she's had, worried with us when she's had setbacks, and cheered her progress as she's improved. These wonderful men and women have shown Emma nothing but gentle, loving care when we've been unable to give that to her ourselves. We will be forever grateful to them. Their thoughtfulness is apparent in the little gift that was waiting for us when we arrived at the NICU today -- yes, the turkey is made from Emma's handprint :)
We're thankful for our friends, family, and colleagues who have helped us in so many ways. To everyone who has sent their good wishes, prayers, cards, gifts, emails, meals, thoughts, and time, Thank You. You will never know how much your support has meant to us.
Most of all, we're thankful for our two amazing girls:
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
We're thankful for the outstanding team of docs and specialists at both the Children's and General Hospital NICUs. They have undoubtedly saved our baby's life.
We're thankful for the many, many nurses who have so tenderly cared for Emma these past nine weeks. They have patiently answered our questions, helped us understand the myriad of complications she's had, worried with us when she's had setbacks, and cheered her progress as she's improved. These wonderful men and women have shown Emma nothing but gentle, loving care when we've been unable to give that to her ourselves. We will be forever grateful to them. Their thoughtfulness is apparent in the little gift that was waiting for us when we arrived at the NICU today -- yes, the turkey is made from Emma's handprint :)
We're thankful for our friends, family, and colleagues who have helped us in so many ways. To everyone who has sent their good wishes, prayers, cards, gifts, emails, meals, thoughts, and time, Thank You. You will never know how much your support has meant to us.
Most of all, we're thankful for our two amazing girls:
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
posted by Laurie at 21:48
5 Comments:
This post definitely brought tears to my eyes. What beautiful girls! I was definitely thinking of all of you yesterday.
Heather L.
Oh Laurie, I love that card! Tears flowing here on the prairies too.
I hope you got to relax a little bit this weekend.
Take care!
OH Laurie
The pictures are to die for. You've got 2 great little girls. I love tha hand print. Imgine them taking the time out of their busy lives in caring to do that you.
Thankful that I have the gift of knowing you and yours.
Love
Dearest Laurie,
That handprint card brought tears here too, those Nicu nurses are definitely unsung heroes.
Your family is an inspiration to us all and am so thankful to know you. It was absolutely wonderful seeing you the other day.
hugs to all
montsé
Oh Laurie and Eric,
What a wonderfully heartfelt post! Add me to the teary-eyed!
What a wonderful gift Emma put together for you, with some help from a fantastic team!
I'm thrilled to hear it was a great Thanksgiving for you!
a very lucky friend,
Brenda
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