Logan's Sisters: Olivia Surprises Us!

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Olivia Surprises Us!

22 comments:

Emily said...: Woohoo! I guess it's too late for me to vote in the poll now. Haha.; February 22, 2009 at 3:28 PM
Kim said...: Great job sweetie! Now you will give your mama a true run for her money!; February 22, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Andrea said...: Hooray! I'm excited for all three of you!; February 22, 2009 at 4:49 PM
Anonymous said...: Well done sweet baby. G-ma knew you would walk before you crawled!; February 22, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Danielle said...: How exciting!! YAY, Olivia!!!; February 22, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Candice said...: Oh how awesome! What a great feeling that must be. Such a big girl. Incidentally, are arranged marriages legal? :o) Haha! Great job Olivia!; February 22, 2009 at 6:38 PM
don said...: Wait!!! I was just getting ready to change my vote to .... uh.......Feb. 21st!!!!! Honest!!

Watch out everyone......Olivia is "off and runnin'!!!!!!"; February 22, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Laura said...: Great job! Once again you exceeded expectations!; February 22, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Jennifer said...: That's amazing!!! Way to go Olivia!; February 22, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Anonymous said...: Way to go Olivia! Isn't it funny how we automatically stick our finger out to the side as if they're still holding onto it?; February 22, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Anonymous said...: I've been watching Olivia's story from the start, and I'm so happy to see her walking on her own!!! Way to go, Olivia! Watch out, now the fun REALLY starts!!!!; February 22, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Shea said...: Ahhh! I can't believe it! She did splendid! I'm so happy for you guys! Keep it up Livi, girl!; February 22, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Juliette said...: Hooray Olivia!; February 22, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Don, Shelley and Izzy said...: We are going crazy here... We can't see the video!!! Way to go... Can't wait to see it!!; February 22, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Don, Shelley and Izzy said...: Way to go Olivia... Thanks to Donnie for getting the internet back up so we could see you!; February 22, 2009 at 10:13 PM
B, E and C's Mommy said...: Not only an exciting time, but what a miracle...! We have been given the most precious gifts from God!!! And watching them grow and learn is such a pleasure. :)
We love you guys!!!
Ang; February 23, 2009 at 1:20 AM
Erin said...: Yay Olivia!!!; February 23, 2009 at 9:13 AM
Amanda said...: YEAH OLIVIA! You have made your mommy and daddy so happy!! You are such an amazing miracle girl!! Jake and Nate said good job too!! Maybe one day you and run and play with them!!! GOOD JOB!!; February 23, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Nix said...: Congratulations Olivia!!; February 23, 2009 at 2:56 PM
angie c said...: Yippee! I am going to have to try that tactic with Hannah! Do you hear the absolute JOY in your own laugh in that video?! How awesome!; February 23, 2009 at 3:28 PM
Veronica Murray said...: I wanted to cry when I saw this video. I can imagine how proud you are!!!!! I would love it if you would add me and hope you won't mind if I add you as well. Good job Olivia!; February 23, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Cristi said...: Wow, look at her! Way to go Olivia!; February 24, 2009 at 9:02 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, February 22, 2009

Olivia Surprises Us!

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