grateful.

a hardworking and loving husband, 

whose efforts allow me to stay at home with our son

Brian's job, 

which financially provides for the basic needs and the comforts in life that we enjoy

our wonderful friends and family,

who stood by us, prayed for us, lifted us up, and kept us going

Brian's employer and his coworkers, 

who gave him unbelievable flexibility and understanding during our trying time

 my selfless mother, 

who dropped everything when I was first admitted to the hospital,

and came to live with us, staying for 2 months through the holidays

the tireless nurses and doctors in the NICU and beyond, 

who have taken such phenomenal care of our little boy, through all the ups and downs

our caring church family, 

who supported us, provided meals, and prayed for us

our imaginary {internet} friends,

for the generous outpouring of love, prayers, and support they offered, in our time of need

a loving Heavenly Father, 

who carried us in our darkest moments

our faith in Jesus Christ, 

which gave us hope and helped us to be strong for our little boy

amazing Connor, 

who fought like a champ and came out ahead,

and continues to make us smile every.single.day.

my wonderful and happy life!

Happy Thanksgiving!