The fam!! (Minus Jojo and Logan, who is serving a mission)A couple weekends ago we had the opportunity to go to Lake Powell for a family vacation. It was sooo much fun!! We had a really good time together, I'm so glad we were able to go.
At Lake Powell, while I watched Livie playing on the beach, laughing and building sand castles, it was hard for me to believe that one year ago Livie was in the hospital having the fight of her life. This last month has definitely brought back a mix of emotions.... Last September finding the brain tumor, then having complications from brain surgery and then watching Livie get as sick as she got. As long as I live I will never, ever forget the moment the Dr's told me they had done everything in their power to help my little girl, but she was just too sick and she was most likely not going to make it through the night. I think that's every mother's worst night mare. I just remember holding onto my very sick, sweet baby's hand and pouring my heart out to God. I would have done ANYTHING for her to get better. I would have traded places with her in a heart beat. I think that's what being a mother does to you, it teaches you true, unconditional love.
A year ago today, as I was staying at the hosptital with Alyvia not knowing what the future was going to hold for us. It was a very emotional, hard time. One of the hardest things I've ever been through, but I was also able to witness some really incredible things. I was able to meet some truly incredible people and we had some of the most incredible support being poured out from family, friends, and even strangers. I was able to witness miracles that I know came straight from God.
One year ago today, Livie was one of the sickest kids in the PICU at Primary's.
Looking at her now, you would never know.
Looking back at this past year helped me remember that I definitely have a lot to be grateful for!!
(So, maybe I took a LOT of pics at Powell, I had so many pictures I decided to make a slide show.)
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I am soo thankful that you and Livie are doing well and that a year has gone by somewhat uneventful. Well, I guess it was rather eventfull; but that's all behind you now and you can move on. What a year. Looks like you guys had lots of fun at Lake Powell.
Its amazing that Livie recovered and is doing as well as she is!! It truely was a miracle! God does some amazing things!! Im so glad you kept faith. Livie is such a fighter! I love seeing pictures of her now! Its still weird thinking it was a year ago that I was taking care of Livie and I was way pregnant with Kate..who is now almost ONE!! crazy! I still remember the first night I took care of her. I washed and braided her hair..and picked out cute blantets. I just wanted to do everything I could to help you through that rough time. I could feel the love you guys had for your little girl. It makes me soo happy to see her being a kid and building sand castles now! People always ask me how I can work in the PICU....and thats why!!
What fun for your family to go to Lake Powell together! Thanks for sharing your experiences with Livie, and for sharing your faith. She is such an amazing little blessing :)
It looks like you had such a fun trip! Livie is living proof that modern day miracles do happen, and we are so glad for that! She is a beautiful little girl.
How fun for your family to go on such a fun vacation. I too am so gald that Livie is doing good! I remember thinking about her and praying for her everyday!!!
Hey, I was just thinking about you today and thinking it had been about a year since your world was turned upside down! I'm so happy that your doing well and that Livie is doing so great. I think about you guys all the time, your still in my prayers. I really look up to you and your wisdom. Love ya~
Looks like so much fun!!
Livie looks amazing. So great to see her thriving after all she has been through!!
((HUGS))
I am so happy that you are home and that it is not last year. We miss you.
Shauntelle and kaidence
Hey there, I was wondering if you could email me. I have some questions.
mom2rhett@hotmail.com
Thanks!!
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