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“Adversity rewrites the stories of our lives, changes the cast of characters, and alters what we expected would happen. Yet the stories go on and someday behind the scenes we’ll find the true importance of their twists and turns.” ~Unknown Yesterday Chance turned six weeks old. My little man has been through a lot but […]
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I am overwhelmed with happiness that Chance is doing great, this means many prayers in my house were answered… the picture of Chance sleeping on Hope brought tears to my eyes, beautiful.
I love the pictures of the kids together!
“Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.” ~Jim Rohn Chance is nearly 5 weeks old and I’m realizing it’s been nearly a week since I last posted anything on my blog. Time has definitely flown by this past week and my little peanut is continuing […]
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Love all of your pictures as always! You are amazing! Love your little guy and the big one too, plus the girl., SHe is my little Hope!
Shanna
Oh my gosh! These pictures make me so happy! Today is the last day of Chance’s AVON fundraiser. I’ll be stopping by with Chance’s check next week. HUGS, Family Kern!
Chance’s AVON Fundraiser: http://bit.ly/gWwaTY
I heart Hope’s freckles! (as a fellow freckles-girl)
Jaylen’s haircut makes him look so much like his Daddy.
Chance’s eyelashes – fluttery wonderfulness.
“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” ~ Leo Tolstoy Yesterday Chance turned one month old. One month. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long since he was born. It does seem like just yesterday, yet at the same time the last month has seemed to last an eternity at times. We’ve […]
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“Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong If you haven’t heard, this really sucks. Last night Gian Carlo Brand visited briefly. We chatted […]
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Sending you all lots of love and hugs x
Amanda, you have a beautiful family. I am glad you have each other. Seems like you are all fighters, and I look forward to meeting you after these trials are over. Sending you and yours lots of prayers.
My favorite picture is the one right above the crying one… with the puckered lips. Love it!
I hope you get to escape from the “joint” soon. I remember those days… no fun.
Were still here, praying for you all.
“When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt If you’ve been following me in facebook, twitter, or flickr you’ve probably seen updates since my last blog post. I realize it’s been several days since my last update and now that I’m home I figured […]
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I know it seems huge now, but it’s just a blip in the big picture, Amanda. Lord be with you all as you journey though this difficult time…
Exactly one year ago, hudson was in the nicu and I remember how hard it was leaving him each day and counting down the days till we got to bring him home. it was an extremely hard month for us, an emotional roller coaster for sure, and we didn’t even have the added concerns of surgery and recovery. I pray that chance will heal quickly and you get to take that sweet boy home very soon.
awwwwwww so precious! he is such a cute little guy! congratulations to you and your family and welcome Chance!!
awesome. i’m amazed by how focused, alert and mesmerized by his daddy chance is!
*tears* praying for you and that perfect baby!
He is just so beautiful Amanda. I know it’s hard not being together right now but he will be home soon. You have been blessed with this precious little boy. I assure you he will continue to amaze and impress you with all that he will accomplish. His back looks great and I’m confident will heal very nicely. My daughters opening was quite large and she was (is) very tiny and it’s healed beautifully.
We will be praying the Chance continues to heal and that you will all be home as a family as you should be.
amanda
i have a three year old with sb and i followed your story on babycenter. your little boy is adorable. i feel your pain that this is not how the birth of your child should be. you should not have to think of the nicu, back scars, numerous doctors etc…but this will pass and life will be more normal then you ever thought it would be. it is ok to feel these feelings and i wanted to validate them for you.
however, you are going to experience so much joy over the little things that people take for granted that your little boy will do. it is a joy and a sense of pride that i have never experienced in my entire life. your photos are absolutley incredible. i will continue to pray for your peace of mind and the health of your baby. sincerely, monica
Please, I MUST have that photo that Gian Carlo took-his fatty cutie face so close up. I would love to have it on my iphone as a reminder for strength. Chance is such a fighter!
These photographs are beautiful and you are doing extraordinarily well emotionally Amanda.
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