Logan's Sisters: Sunday, October 14, 2007

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Sunday, October 14, 2007 - Daddy and Olivia

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: Jodi:
You and your husband's strength and faith amaze me! Even though we don't know each other, I feel as if you and your family have taught me so much. I read your blog daily and I pray for the day Olivia can go home with her mommy and daddy. I know Logan is watching over each of you-especially his little sister. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.; October 15, 2007 at 9:54 AM
Anonymous said...: It's great to hear good news and see Olivia being held and loved. Everyone continues to be in our thoughts and prayers. We also look forward to the day we will be able to hold Olivia.

Love and prayers,
Chris & Jean; October 15, 2007 at 11:25 AM
Anonymous said...: Wow! That's just another reason to go, go, go in the mornings, to go see that amazing little girl. I'm sure it takes all you've got just to keep your hands off her! Now that you've held her so much, and who could resist?!? I'm glad that she continues to grow bigger and more beautiful. It's so exciting to hear that her feedings have been turned up and her vent settings turned down. I hope that the excellent progress will continue.
I know that you have already heard that your story has touched so many lives, but something very unexpected happened to me. Last Friday, I got a call making sure that I would be there to help finish up the church float. I was told that there was a little gift for me. Of course when I got there, I was excited and anxious and I was given an amazing K-State fleece blanket. As I read the card, I felt different. Not like a weirdo different but a different that I've never felt before. Different almost meaning, somewhat important to another person's life. Inside, my heart was sobbing. What kind of wonderful person would make such a loving and fabulous blanket for a stranger, that all they know about this person was what they commented on a blog. Now, as I leave this comment it makes me really think...
Well, anyway...I wanted to personally thank Charlene, please don't be mad if I spelled your name wrong, I took my blanket to the K-State-Colorado game the next day and I'm so glad I did. It was very cold. Thank you so, so much! I absolutely love it!
So Jodi, not only are you and your family being uplifted, I kinda feel I am too. Not only has your family gained hope and love and friends and family. But I too, have also gained a dear friend. Thanks again so, so much, it's amazing!
Jodi, Ryan, Olivia, I love you all so much and think about you constatnly.
Stay Strong,
Shea; October 15, 2007 at 1:05 PM
Anonymous said...: Praise God! People like you bring so many others closer to God through your faith and actions! Your strength and love of the Lord is truly an example for all to learn from and live by. God bless you both and your beautiful little girl!; October 15, 2007 at 8:53 PM

Never Before

NEVER BEFORE
by Jodi Glunt

Never before have I known such love
As that which I feel in my heart.
My beautiful daughter, although physically petite
Fills up an enormous part.

Never before have I seen such strength
From a person who weighed but a pound.
And yet she’s a fighter through and through
With very little that gets her down.

Never before have I heard such laughter
With an energy and zest for life.
She consistently shows me the wonder and joy
While overlooking the pain and strife.

Never before have I felt such mercy
From a God who has allowed me to raise
This miraculous, amazing daughter of mine
On earth, throughout all of my days.

A micropreemie shattering every prediction
About the life she had in store.
Teaching us all about the miracles within us
That we never quite realized before.

Playing In Heaven Instead by Jodi Glunt

You were the perfect little boy
Of whom we always dreamed.
Did you know we had your name picked out?
All along or so it seemed.

You even had your daddy’s hands
So miniature in size.
In life we never got to hold you
Or even see your opened eyes.

We had so many plans for you.
Did you know you are a twin?
I wanted you to grow up together.
What a pair you would have been!

I wanted to take you to the park
And push you on the swing.
I wanted to teach you how to walk,
And read and write and sing.

I wanted to show you a fire truck
And let you ride upon a horse.
I wanted to take you to the zoo
To see the giraffes, of course.

I wanted you to watch cartoons
And play video games with dad.
And you and I would take a nap
Oh, the times we would have had.

But, your mommy’s plans were not to be.
“I have other plans,” God said.
“You won't be playing in life’s playground
You’ll be playing in heaven instead.”

And although I ache with sadness
And in my arms I long to hold.
I’ll see you again in heaven
When my story on earth’s been told.

A Poem

A thousand tiny fireflies
Parading through the night
Illuminate the starless skies
With incandescent light
They are miracles, here on earth
So bold, so strong, so wise
And bring to life a sense of worth
For those who lack great size.

Some of this life’s smaller treasures
Are the ones which matter more
Than the larger joys and pleasures
That we have grown to adore
Volume is not as essential
As the gift that lies inside
Smaller souls with much potential
Who shall never be denied.

A thousand tiny fireflies
Parading through the night
Illuminate the starless skies
With incandescent light
These children, while born premature
Are testaments of worth
Their spirits bold, their futures sure
To ever bless the earth.

© 2006 – Jill Eisnaugle’s
Poetry Collection

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Sunday, October 14, 2007 - Daddy and Olivia

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