Logan's Sisters: A Year In Review

Thursday, August 26, 2010

A Year In Review

Some people had trouble viewing the video on YouTube, so I reposted it here. Enjoy!

8 comments:

B, E and C's Mommy said...: Happy birhday to both of your little miracle babies! Bennett is celebrating with Logan on his special day I am sure. :)
You are in my thoughts and prayers today, Jodi. I know how difficult this day is for you...it will be here in four months for me.
Happy happy 3rd birthday, Olivia and Logan!!!
xoxo; August 27, 2010 at 12:01 AM
Laura said...: Happy Birthday, sweet Olivia. Can't wait to celebrate with you tomorrow.; August 27, 2010 at 7:21 AM
Mary said...: Hope your birthday is as wonderful as you are sweet! Love you bunches--G-ma; August 27, 2010 at 8:02 AM
Kim said...: Thanks for reposting! It's amazing to see how much difference a year makes. Happy birthday Olivia and Logan! We're looking forward to celebrating tomorrow too!; August 27, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Stacie said...: You did a great job.

Madison and I watched this video at least three times. She was excited to see, owibia. :)

Happy Birthday Olivia! Happy Birthday Logan!; August 27, 2010 at 8:23 AM
Amanda said...: Wow. I took notes while watching the video to tell you what I liked the most :) The one with the sideways pick hat is a classic. I've always liked that one. But the one of her and Ryan looking at each other with the biggest smiles.. and the one of you and her looking at each other on the swings is my other favs :) Is her smile not contagious!? She is precious! Happy 3rd Birthday Olivia! THIRD! That's crazy! :); August 27, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Amanda said...: PINK hat, not pick hat.. lol :); August 27, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Shea said...: Jodi,
that was beautiful! And such a treat for everyone! There wasn't a picture that didn't make me smile! Your daughter is such a fighter and these pictures reminded me of how far she has progressed! She looks amazing!
Your family is always in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing your miracle with me, I feel so blessed to know you.; August 27, 2010 at 9:45 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

Thursday, August 26, 2010

A Year In Review

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