Exactly one year ago, Piper went in for her open heart surgery. What a wild journey that all was. I am so glad it is all over and that we are looking upwards and onwards. It really does seem like SO long ago, not a mere 12 months.
I want this to be a special day for us as a family. Just a little bit. I don't know how this will change in the future, but today, I feel somewhat victorious, and that deserves celebrating. I know that even 25 years ago, this condition would have been a little scarier, so my doctor recently told me. Praise God that she was born when she was born. Just wow.
Every so often I get to feel her heart beat, and it is still pretty bubbly and there is still a definite murmur, but I know things are well under control. She'll get checked up on soon, and they'll tell us more, but I do really feel like we've been through the biggest, scariest ordeal.
Today, I will just take time and cuddle my little girl as often as I can and kiss her perfect little chest and feel her warm skin and love every moment of it.
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Little Piper, you are growing up so quickly. Look at all your curly blonde hair - so cute! We're thinking of you guys. Looks like you had a lovely trip. Thanks for sharing all the pictures!
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