So Thankful...

With the diagnosis of Lilly's CHD and the severity of her defect came feelings of helplessness, despair, worry,  pity, and fear.   We didn't know what to expect on this bumpy road and where to turn.   In the midst of all the terror and dark days we were blessed enough to have caring people, family, friends and strangers to shed some light on those days.   We can NEVER say thank you enough for the caring, wonderful people at Children's Hospital.  They never laughed at our millions of questions, or billions of phone calls.  They always took the time to make sure we understood.   They let us cry and gave us assurance and hope.   They were wonderful!   Along the way we have received gifts or care packages from so many wonderful people!  It touches my heart that there are so many people (most who have not ever been touched by the hardships of a CHD or illness) who give so much.   We have received a blanket for Lilly while she was in the CICU, a bag of goodies (necessities like phone cards, shampoo, toothbrushes, etc for the hospital stay) from Project Hope, a Super sweet Cape from HeartHeros (I hope that is right), and just recently we received a custom  hand made Hospital Gown and pillow from HEARTFELT COUTURE.  These kind gestures give so much hope and such a spark of joy.   The kindness and thoughtfulness they have shown has truly touched my family's hearts.   I know there are angels among us, walking this Earth... I have met them!   God Bless

Here she is in her hospital gown with matching pillow from Heartfelt Couture!   It is so pretty!