Last Sunday we were able to bless her. It was so fun to see all our family and friends that came to support us. She looked just to cute in her dress. There is a cool story behind her blessing dress. One of our blog friends is adopting a little girl from Russia that has Down Syndrome. She is 4 years old and if she didn't get adopted soon, she would be put into an institution for the rest of her life. Her new family is working hard to get her here so one of the things they are doing is raising money. It's VERY expensive to adopt and even more because its international. A month or so ago they held an online auction and someone had donated the most beautiful white dress, and it was just Kaelyn's size. We were so lucky to get it for her special day and its even more special because its helping to bring a little girl home to her forever family.We got a call from the children's hospital on Wednesday to schedule Kaelyn's heart surgery. We were pretty surprised, we didn't think it would happen so soon. It is scheduled for February 17th. We are both excited and nervous. We know she needs it, and will do even better once she gets it, but its still very scary. Luckily we are blessed with a number of new friends who have had the same or a similar surgery, and they are doing great.
Now to the main event. For my birthday my Mother and Father In-law gave me the coolest gift. There is a man in their neighborhood who is a composer and writes custom lullabies. They had him write one for Kaelyn. It is just beautiful, and couldn't be more perfect. We finally got around to putting it to pictures of her life so far. Enjoy...(Click on the picture to view)
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Here is Wayne and Kaelyn's new circus trick. (Click on the picture to view)
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17 comments:
What an awesome video! It was fun to see how much she's grown. I'll put her surgery date on my calendar and we will continue to pray for her. Let us know what we can do to help. We love you guys. Neat story about her blessing dress too.
It was amazing to be there for such an event! Cheryl has been a good friend for so long and I am grateful she invited us to share this special day with your family! You have a beautiful daughter and are very lucky! Good luck with the surgery! You are in our prayers!
That was such a beautiful video! Beautiful song for such a beautiful girl! Thinking of you guys.
That is soo cool (the lullaby) - can't wait to see you on the 22nd :)
How cute is that. I can't believe how big she's getting. You know she'll do great with her surgery, and if you have any questions about anything, just ask. Except your NICU experts and so you've seen a lot stuff already. Can't wait to see you on the 22nd.
How can you watch that video and not cry?! I hope to see you guys this month! She is precious!
Nice trick too!!!
Will loved the day he could do "the trick" with our kids!! What fun. Thanks for the tear jerker this morning!!
Look at her in that beautiful dress. She is just the cutest little button. How she has grown. I'll be praying that her surgery goes well. Hugs
Kaelyn is absolutely beautiful. I had to explain why I was crying at work and then everyone else was crying. It is amazing how fast they grow.
I love that video. I can't believe how much she's grown. It seems like just yesterday she was less then 2 lbs. What a sweetheart. Hope the surgery goes well. We'll keep her in our prayers.
You can't stay away for so long!!!!
That video is so cute, any PT would say that's great exercise for strengthening her core!
and I know that dress!!! I'm so glad you got it. I saw it on the auction and thought it was so beautiful... looks even more beautiful with Kaelyn wearing it.
Praying for Kaelyn's surgery to go.I'm sure she will handle this like she has handled everything else. A piece of cake!!!
Ahhh...she is sooo beautfiul in her dress! The video is amazing! What a great gift.
Good luck on the heart surgery. I know it's hard not to worry, but don't worry too much, OK? Really, it's a "routine" surgery and you will not believe the difference it will make in Kaelyn! Modern medicine is truly amazing and you know God is watching over her.
Give her more kisses for me!!
Oh, and one more thing! I love watching Kaelyn grow into such a big girl! It's the best part of this whole journey you are on! I love it, love it!!
Wow, I need to watch your video again sometime at the end of the day when I don't need makeup on any more, because it's all been washed off. What a beautiful song for a beautiful family! Her name is going on lots of temple prayer rolls for the surgery! Oh, it was great to see you guys at the volleyball awards last week. Hope to see you again soon!
Beautiful video! Just amazing.
Chloe had heart surgery at 9 weeks so when it comes time we will be here to lean on if needed. Hang in there.
Wow, she is growing so much and is just adorable!! Glad she passed the hearing test.
That is the most beautiful picture ever of her in her little blessing dress.
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