Logan's Sisters: Saturday, November 10, 2007

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Saturday, November 10, 2007 - Pictures

So daddy. . . .I was thinking. . .

It’s never too soon to start asking for a pony.

Maybe just a tiny pony?

This is MY daddy!

2 comments:

don said...: Hey...Jodi's Dad again. A few months ago, I had no idea what an "apnea" and "bradycardia" were. Yesterday, I experienced them firsthand. I was reminded of how delicate life can be...none of us are promised our next breath.

I've gotta say I'm so thankful for all the people who perform their individual roles in the NICU. Most people in their jobs fall into either one of two categories...it's "just a job" or a "calling". I'm guessing the employees in the NICU fall in the latter category. Dealing with life and death on a daily basis would tax most people. Hopefully, the "victories won" outweigh the "battles lost". I understand sweet Olivia has won the hearts of so many of the NICU staff...due, in part to her strength and determination...and she's just so dang cute! I know she's with us because of the Grace of God and the "intensive care" she receives. When Olivia is running around as a crazy, hyper little bundle of energy some day, this Grandpa will thank God and the Wesley NICU.

My heart aches for what Olivia must endure, but it also aches for Jodi and Ryan. I don't know how they do it. Yesterday was a classic case of "putting one foot in front of the other". God, grant them the energy to continue day after day. May the love they have for You and Olivia increase everyday. Give them the peace that only You can give...and we'll do all we can for them down here! Amen!; November 11, 2007 at 6:35 AM
Anonymous said...: "Day by day and with each passing moment, strenghth I find to meet each trial here." Lord, bless Ryan and Jodi with the joy of being together and with the peace that Olivia brings to them. As they make preparations at home and as their role in parenting Olivia changes, may they take time to be in Your Word and seek Your face so that they may be strengthened by Your Spirit. I thank you, God, upon every remembrance of them for the life you have granted Olivia and the progress we have seen. Keep us one day at a time. We trust Your provision and protection.
Amen
Laura; November 11, 2007 at 8:26 AM

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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

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