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Happy Mother's Day

To my Mother: Happy Mother's Day. Thanks for all you have given me. You are the reason I have 4 wonderful children myself. Thanks for that gift. To all my other family and friends who are mothers, Happy Mother's Day to you too! To Alex our clown and free spirit, I am glad you beat to your own drum. You make us happy. I wish this time next year, you will be happier and filled with more joy. (If that is at all possible. I think you have the market cornered.)
To Austin and Maylin, my oldest and youngest, the bread to our sandwich; we love you. Maylin, we are glad our Heavenly Father made it possible for you to find us. You make us complete. Austin, my brave one. My old spirit. I love you. This Tuesday we found out that Austin's surgery from July is undone. His heart is worse than before. He looks ahead to another surgery this summer. Only a handful of this type of surgery has been performed. My wish for you is next year you will be alive and healthy with a spirit that is strong as ever.
To McKenzie, my fireball and tender hearted child, we appreciate the adventure you bring to our family. You make life exciting! I wish that next year you will know who you truly are and will know 100% that we love you.

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Lisa~~ said…
Wishing you a happy Mother's Day with your wonderful family. May all your wishes for your children come true.
May 11, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Eliza2006 said…
Happy Mother's Day, Laurel. I'm so sorry to hear about the heart issues. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Tiffany
May 11, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Mother's Day!

Prayers going up for Austin!
May 11, 2008 at 12:45 PM
The Brown Family said…
Laurel, you make me cry! Happy Mother's Day!
Love Kim
May 11, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Lisa and Tate said…
Happy Mothers day.... I love the posting of the love for each child and the wish....

I am in tears about the heart problems.... Huge hugs and prayers going you way!

Lisa
May 11, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Mother's Day!! This is a great blog entry and tribute to those you love. You are an awesome mother!! Austin you are in our prayers. You are my example of courage. Glad you resolved Maylin's seizures:)
May 11, 2008 at 3:25 PM
M3 said…
Happy Mother's Day to a wonderful mama. ("the bread to our sandwich" is just the cutest phrase ever!)
May 11, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Susan said…
Happy Mothers Day! Oh, I am so sorry about Austin, I pray he will make it through stronger than ever. What a trial for your family!
May 11, 2008 at 8:05 PM
Erin said…
Oh, Laurel, I have a lump in my throat. You are a wonderful mother. Your children are so cute to each other. I am praying for Austin. I asked my family to pray for him too! I believe in miracles, Laurel.
May 11, 2008 at 10:09 PM
grandma GiGI said…
Sweet family! Tell Alex if he thinks he can pull a funny face, he should see grandpa.
May 12, 2008 at 10:36 AM
hooli said…
My goodness. What a lovely tribute.
As a mommy you are a rock star. You have wonderful kids. Of course we'll be wishing all of you the very best.
May 12, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Rachel said…
If anyone deserves a Happy Mothers Day it's you! We miss you guys.
May 13, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Joey/Denny/Emma said…
Loved hearing about all of your children, and am so sorry Austin's heart problems are continuing. Praying that all will go well for him.
May 14, 2008 at 10:02 PM
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