November 9 will always have special meaning for me. It was the day last year that we were finally able to bring Hyrum home from the NICU.
In the past 3 weeks since his birthday, I've spent some time going back and reading my journal and blog entries about his time in the NICU. What an experience! Sometimes when I look at him now, it's hard to believe he was ever so sick. Dan and I are forever grateful to the incredible doctors and nurses who took such good care of him (and us!). We also feel indebted to the many family members and friends who prayed and fasted for our little boy. I don't doubt that it was Priesthood power and prayers that kept him going when doctors were baffled as to what was causing all his problems.
While I would never want to experience something like that again (and am praying to not have to here in a few short months...) I feel blessed by the experience. My relationship with Dan was strengthened. My reliance on and love for the Savior increased. I felt closer to family members who provided love and support during a very difficult time.
And now, you'd never know Hyrum had such a rough start. Isn't he great?
Wow...one year! So glad he is so healthy now!! Praying the next one you get to hold immediately.
ReplyDeleteLittle Hyrum is so adorable! I'm glad he's so healthy too!
ReplyDeleteThe Lord works in mysterious ways. I think it's pretty amazing how we grow so much through the hard times. I've definitely learned that . . . and have to relearn it every time something difficult happens. I guess it's another manifestation that Heavenly Father is involved in all the details of our lives.
You guys are awesome!
He is so adorable! We thank our Father in Heaven for sparing his life and for all the earthly support too.
ReplyDeleteHe is such a cutie! I'm so thankful he has been so healthy since his rough start!
ReplyDeleteI remember reading your blog during that time, and thinking that you were SO STRONG! Happy 1 Year to your beautiful little boy!!
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