Karen on September 16th, 2009

Earlier posts:  August 10, August 22, August 24, August 28, August 31, September 8, September 10, and September 14.

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Karen on September 15th, 2009

Back in April, I attached this photo to a post I wrote about Dr. Edward Bove (the surgeon who performed our Nathan’s surgery in 2006).  I learned from Phil Eppard, that the little fella’ pictured with Dr.  Bove is Phil’s son, Aidan.  The photo was taken in 2005 after Aidan’s first heart surgery and has [...]

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Karen on September 14th, 2009

I continue to be inspired by the courage and strength of Sylvie Stephens as she remains determined to fill Sydney’s days with love and happiness.  Here is her most recent letter from Caring Bridge:
Happy Birthday Sydney!  Happy six months, baby! 
Someone printed out the lyrics to the song “Awake” this morning and left it at bedside, [...]

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Eight years ago, my Nathan was a mere 4½ months old when my mom called to ask if I was watching the TV.  “No,” I told her as I lifted Nathan out of bed and moved toward the living room.  I knew by the tone of her voice that something urgent was going on.  “An [...]

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Sylvie Stephens continues to drink in every day God gives her with Sydney:
I thank God for another day that I feel alive and positive and full of joy, and I have no distractions to keep me from celebrating and enjoying Sydney.  I could be sobbing in a corner rocking back and forth, but instead I [...]

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