It is your first birthday. What a special day to celebrate! One year ago you surprised us all with an early arrival. You were so tiny...3 lbs. 1 oz and only 15 inches long. The nurses scooped you away and you were taken to the Neonatal ICU. It was hard to see your tiny body hooked up to cords and machines. You had a ventilator helping you breath and IV's running into your belly button. Even in those conditions, along with being so small, you seemed strong and brave to all of us.
I visited you twice a day while you were in the NICU. Daddy and Krue would visit you after Daddy got off work each night. It was very hard to leave you in the hospital, but we knew you were getting great care and that you would be home soon. We were finally able to bring you home after 6 long weeks.
You have such a special birth date. January 29th was the same day your Grandma Kimm died twelve years earlier. We truly believe that she was your guardian angel that day you were born, watching out for you and keeping you strong.
We look at you now and can't believe you are that same little boy that was born one year ago. You are 23 pounds, happy and healthy. You have a "love of life" that is contagious.
We are so blessed to have you in our lives, Kiefer. You are a gift from God and have taught us to appreciate life so much more. You are one tough little guy to have gone through everything you did, and we love you so very much.
Love,
Mommy (Daddy and Krue)
6 comments:
Life is amazing. Happy Birthday! I believe in Angels and I am sure Grandma Kimm was and will watch over him.
Kelli
I got all teary when I ready your letter to him. How sweet! I can't believe it has been a year already! He is truely a miracle!! God works in mysterious ways. Happy Birthday, Kiefer!!!
Happy Birthday smiling boy!! You are a joy to all of us! You are a shining example of what love, grace and angels do for us! We love you so much!!
What an awesome letter to Kiefer! It's hard to believe that he's already 1! (and that Kimm has been gone 13 years.) I remember Lee's uncle Jeff coming to work and telling me you had him. What a scary time that must have been. But he is so full of life now and such a happy little guy!! Happy Birthday Kiefer!!
Katie Todd
Happy 1st Birthday Kiefer!!
Happy Birthday, Kiefer!!!
You are truly a miracle. I can't wait to see what you become.
Love,
Myah
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