One year later...

Today, June 9th

marks one year since Ollie had her 

open heart surgery.

It is an emotional day for us.

A year ago we were scared.

We trusted God

and put her into the hands of a surgeon.

It was a hard day for her parents.

It was a hard day for the parents

of those parents.

Truly, it was one of the hardest things 

I have ever had to do.

I couldn't fix it for my kid.

But Jesus did!

He gave that surgeon the knowledge and skills required.

He held us while we waited.

He gave us strength while we watched our baby moan in pain.

He listened to our prayers and  

he never left us.

Today, we cooked the ribs for our fundraiser.

Tomorrow, we celebrate with a bunch of our family.

What a difference a year makes!

I am so glad Jesus loves me.

I am so glad I know it.

I am so glad he showed me even more depths of his love 

through the gift of our sweet little Ollie.

I am so glad for all of you too.

 Thank you for your love and support.

Thank you for loving this sweet baby 

right along with our family.

Words can never express how much

 it all means to us.

Here is the link to:
Annie's blog today