Happy 1st Birthday, Addison Hope!

Wow - What a year! It seems unreal that Addie is already ONE, but it seems like the last year has lasted an eternity. However I think that all of you will agree that God has truly answered so many prayers over the last year. Just look at her! Remember those first days when we didn't even know if she would survive off of a ventilator and feeding tube. On her 1st BD, she met one of my recent goals for her--to be able to feed herself BIRTHDAY CAKE. (Yes, it is the little things that you take for granted.) Until mid-September, she couldn't pick up things by herself.

Even since her birthday, she has learned to clap when we say "Yea Addie!" and she waves EVERY single time that she hears the word "Hi" or "Bye."

Her birthday on October 4th and her "Coming Home from Hospital Day" on October 13th were bitter-sweet as those days were full of so many fears. You can look back at October 2006 posts to see the pictures that so vividly portray how far we have come. We now look forward to the future full of hope, but still petitioning your prayers for Addison's healing and strength.

I want to thank all of you for the 1000's of prayers, cards, and emails that have been lifted up for our family over the past year (really 18 months if you count since our pregnancy complications began.) You are such an important part of our family. We love you!

Enjoy these pics of Addie's 1st BD party with our family.