Save the Date....
Save the date cards are usually cards with the photos of a soon to be wed couple who is asking that you reserve the date noted to attend their upcoming wedding. Well my wedding has come & gone. Juwan and I have been married 8 years and we recently became parents of a wonderful miracle named Mylah Roberta.
Our "Save the Date" is Thursday, July 5, 2012. That is the date that Mylah will undergo her Pulmonary Artery Banding surgery at U of M C.S. Motts Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.
Have you ever known something was coming; built up the anticipation, excitement/fear and then eventually calmed down knowing that it would have to happen but just not sure when. Then have reality smack you in the face once you had a DATE?
That's me currently. This whole process has been one long emotional roller-coaster. Full of ups & downs, twists & turns. Now I feel like we've come to that one part of the ride; that BIG HILL, the tallest & steepest part so far. We're cranking up slowly towards the top, & as we get there I have to decide- either face this drop with your hands up in the air & eyes open, or eyes closed, holding on to the safety bar for dear life.
It's during this time that I must remain strong. I can't let the enemy creep into my mind and cast doubt on this situation. The decision has been made, we have a date and we must prepare to accompany our daughter to one of the most important events of her life thus far.
I was asked how did I picture my life with Mylah by one of the cardiologists & I have to remind myself of the visions that I have. She's going to get bigger, she's going to grow up to be a strong little girl. She will celebrate her 1st birthday-its a Candyland Themed party(yes I've already started planning) set for March 23, 2012 with a walk on March 24, 2012. She will attend preschool, & go on to kindergarten. She will love to shop-like her mom & grandma. She will be a little fashionista. I will teach her to play volleyball-her legs are long for a reason! I have so much more that I envision for Mylah and during these next few weeks I know that those things will help me get through some of my toughest days.
I know that this part of the journey won't be easy, I wasn't expecting it to be. I have to be strong. Strong for her & strong for my husband. Together we will make it through. I just ask that you please continue to pray for us and most of all our little girl!
Our "Save the Date" is Thursday, July 5, 2012. That is the date that Mylah will undergo her Pulmonary Artery Banding surgery at U of M C.S. Motts Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.
Have you ever known something was coming; built up the anticipation, excitement/fear and then eventually calmed down knowing that it would have to happen but just not sure when. Then have reality smack you in the face once you had a DATE?
That's me currently. This whole process has been one long emotional roller-coaster. Full of ups & downs, twists & turns. Now I feel like we've come to that one part of the ride; that BIG HILL, the tallest & steepest part so far. We're cranking up slowly towards the top, & as we get there I have to decide- either face this drop with your hands up in the air & eyes open, or eyes closed, holding on to the safety bar for dear life.
It's during this time that I must remain strong. I can't let the enemy creep into my mind and cast doubt on this situation. The decision has been made, we have a date and we must prepare to accompany our daughter to one of the most important events of her life thus far.
I was asked how did I picture my life with Mylah by one of the cardiologists & I have to remind myself of the visions that I have. She's going to get bigger, she's going to grow up to be a strong little girl. She will celebrate her 1st birthday-its a Candyland Themed party(yes I've already started planning) set for March 23, 2012 with a walk on March 24, 2012. She will attend preschool, & go on to kindergarten. She will love to shop-like her mom & grandma. She will be a little fashionista. I will teach her to play volleyball-her legs are long for a reason! I have so much more that I envision for Mylah and during these next few weeks I know that those things will help me get through some of my toughest days.
I know that this part of the journey won't be easy, I wasn't expecting it to be. I have to be strong. Strong for her & strong for my husband. Together we will make it through. I just ask that you please continue to pray for us and most of all our little girl!
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Praying for you guys.....I know all very will be well! :-)
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