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Pick up Pictures
Health update: Daniel has had two wet diapers today. That means he is still dehydrated. I’m still trying to get fluids into him. His tummy actually looks fuller today than when we first picked him up… and his lips are … Continue reading
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Teachers
Do you remember your first baby? Was it a difficult adjustment for you? It was for me! I felt awkward and without a clue what I should do. We fumbled our way through and we all survived. The second baby… … Continue reading
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Of Value
I want to tell you what this tiny human being is worth. I can’t tell you exactly, but I will tell you what he is worth more than. He is worth more than 11 months of paperwork. He is worth … Continue reading
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For a Daniel
What would a mother do for a little boy named Daniel? What wouldn’t two mothers do for a little boy named Daniel? This story is one of tragedy and one of hope. One of loss and one of promise. It’s … Continue reading
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Anticipation
There is a lot of anticipation around here as we approach bringing the littlest Davis home. For months, Brian and I have cordoned off a part of our brain that experienced pain and grief whenever we thought about our “newborn … Continue reading
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