Saturday, November 10, 2007

FLASHBACK

OK. I am stealing Cherie’s idea about flashback. I often don’t have anything to post so now I can use “Flashback”. “FLASHBACK” It was 11 years ago that my life changed for the better. We had our first grandchild. Hailey Nichole. This little girl changed my life long before she was born. Ultra sounds revealed that she had some major problems, so all the family started to fast and pray. My prayers were much more focused and I was praying for real now. I was begging Heavenly Father for her life. She was born at UCLA medical center with Gastroschisis. Meaning her entrails were out of the abdominal cavity. She had a big hole in her stomach. She was born 8 weeks early and weighing about 4 pounds, having 4 major surgeries before she was 6 months. She was given drugs to paralyze her so she wouldn't move. Her young parents sure had to grow up fast. They are wonderful parents. Christina sure set the bar high for being a mommy. I am very happy to announce, Hailey is perfect now. I often call her Angel face because she is so beautiful and she just turned 11. Can you believe it, that she was born 11 years ago? Hailey, Anita, Christina and I went to Disneyland for her 4th birthday. This little girl is extremely smart and her dad says she is the perfect child. She loves her family and is a great little mommy to her siblings. We sure love her and glad she is ours.

5 comments:

Eliza said...

What a sweet post. I want to add what an awsome cousin she is. She is such a great example for her younger cousins. We love you Hailey!!

CHERIE said...

I love flashbacks too, and Hailey sure is cute in this one. I can't believe that many years have passed since she was born.

David and Amanda said...

Okay...I guess I am easily forgotten...I too was at Disneyland that day. Dad, did you forget about me? Love the post, Hailey is awesome and I still remember holding her for the first time...what a miracle!

Jason and Christina said...

That post is so sweet. I feel like crying. My children are growing up too fast. Hailey has been such a blessing in my life. The Lord has given me an Angel to watch over. Thank you Papa and Grammy for the sweet flashback.

Shannon said...

I enjoyed reading this miracle of a story. I love to learn about your family...things I was never aware of. It just shows me that we all have trials to overcome and miracles to witness. Hailey must be a special girl and has a special mission to fulfill. Thanks for sharing that.