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Originally Posted by Lou  Dena,
You are my hero! I am still praying for you and Emma.
I just wanted to mention that my niece was born with multiple birth defects among which was a hair lip and full cleft palette (both hard and soft). When we heard about all of the things that were wrong our first thoughts were "I hope she doesn't make it." That is hard to admit now but it is what it is. BUT, personally speaking, the first time I laid eyes on that baby and held her my heart was taken and there was nothing I wouldn't do for her. A lot of the time it meant staying up all night in hospitals following one of many many surgeries. It meant special feeding and my brother and sister-in-law needed all the help they could get.
Kim turned out to be a remarkable young woman who dedicated her life to nursing and taking care of children with birth defects. She died in a car accident at the age of 23 leaving several thousand friends to grieve. In her short life she touched many people.
So, little Emma is doing the same thing in her own way. She is touching many of us and bringing us to tears with her strength and will to live. When you criticize Dena you are hurting all of us along with her so stop and think before you post. Dena sees the value of this little life and is fighting to save her. And Emma will be a tribute to what unconditional love can do. Her special story will inspire others to succeed. Dena will inspire others to care and keep trying. She has already taught us much about self sacrifice. |
What a BEAUTIFUL post, I couldn't have said it better myself. I am so sorry to hear of your loss though, my heart goes out to you. Thank you for sharing your story with us, it has touched my heart. As for Emma weight, I spoke with Dena earlier this AM, Baby Emma is up to a whopping 124 grams, YAYYYY!!! Way to go sweetheart, you're doing a great job, keep thriving Punkin Butt. Dena, my many, MANY thoughts and prayers to you and sweet Emma, thank you for giving so much of yourself to her, you're doing a wonderful job!