Herston's first juice boxI have always said that I wanted "3 kids, maybe 4." For a while after Larissa, I thought I was done. I was like a tweenager; I constantly doodled 2011, the year all my kids would be in kindergarten. That was the year I even started grad school.
Then visions of Disneyland ran through my head. Our family would not be even! In making the decision, I noticed that every time I read the scriptures I would randomly turn to a passage about the "last born".
I needed Herston. I needed him to remind me of faith. I needed him to teach me about miracles.
Everytime Herston goes in for a medical procedure, they find something wrong. Unfortunately, there is also always complications.
His next surgery is March 8, and I can't stop my mind from wandering to think about the surgery. I have been warned that this is a very complicated, long surgery, and he will require hospitalization afterwards.
I think the mental prep for this surgery is much worse than the bowel preps in the past.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Herston couldn't be in a family that loves him more. I know you will be there 100% for him. Keep us posted. Love you, Auntie Em
ReplyDeleteHerston is a walking miracle. He's a survivor and a smiler. We will be praying for you guys through this next set of challenges.
ReplyDeletei don't think i've ever known a happier kid than that sweet, chubby herston. we will definitely be praying for you and bringing you dinner. :)
ReplyDeletehugs! you'll be in my prayers. love Herston. hope everything goes well.
ReplyDeletelove the pic. yay a juice box.
good luck. My prayers are with you. Let us know how things go. Sam
ReplyDeleteHe is such a cute little boy!
ReplyDeleteCute boy and a great mom!
ReplyDeleteRuth, you are a hero!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great writer you are. I love to read your thoughts. There will be lots of prayers and thoughts with Herston. What a great kid! Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteI am sharing thoughts with everybody else. You have a wonderful family and a little fighter there!!
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers your way!
ReplyDeletePraying for you and Herston.
ReplyDeleteI still think about you and your little guy all the time... I miss you so much. I hope you are doing okay, I'll keep you in my prayer on the 8th...
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