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Baby Drew – Get Better Soon

Baby Drew had a rough evening last night. Mom decided to stay home with him. Things just didn’t feel right so mom took drew to the Dr to see about his condition. They were extremely concerned about his lungs and immediately admitted him to St. Elizabeth Hospital. Baby Drew is int eh best care Affinity Health doctors can provide. He is eating, wetting and getting stronger every moment. Thanks Dr Warner for being wise enough to send him to the right place and THANK YOU Pink Lion and the people at St. Elizabeth for their extra special care.

UPDATE: RSV test came back Neg!

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On My Way Home – Great week in Boston

Well this has been a long week away from the family. I was in training for some software called PageFlex by Bitstream. But now I need to go to work and start solving our customers problems. So much to do, so little time to do it. Seeing the family again will be great!!!

The Impact of Baby Eden

A few days ago, Becky brought to my attention a family in her hometown of Idaho and their 1.1 micro premie Eden. Baby Eden Swenson was born on December 28th. Eden was only 23 weeks. 4 months early, boy that little one just wanted to meet mom and dad. Becky and I kept tabs on Baby Edens progress via a blog that was set up. Daily we would check the progress of that little one. Neither Becky nor I have ever met the parents, Jeremy and Rachel, but their strength is amazing. My daughter Clara was born 6 premature. She had to spend a few days in the NICU here in Wisconsin and I saw some pretty small people in there, but I do not recall seeing anyone this small.

Today during lunch, Becky IM’d me to say that Eden had passed. Against all odds, Eden held on for 10 long days. My heart was ripped in two. I had to close my door at work and just let the tears stream down my face. I admit it I’m a softie when it comes to children. How can a family in Wisconsin be so touched by a little girl in Idaho. How does that happen?

During my drive to get the kids for what I call “big kid weekend” I vlogged about Baby Eden and the impact in my life.

Then tonight when I came home and saw the good-bye posting, WOW, it hit me again. I had to just pick up Baby Drew and hug him tight. I wish I had the right words…but are there really right words for this situation? I know of no Hallmark cards that can help.

Baby Eden, you certainly must have been a choice spirit to only need 10 days on this earth. Oh how blessed you are!! Heavenly Father must have a lot for you to do to prepare for the rest of us! What a special family to help you on your short journey. Till we meet again!

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