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Its been one year! Oh, make that two too.

I would have posted this earlier, but we didn't want to jinx ourselves, but today July 17 is the two year mark of Austin's 3rd open heart surgery and our year mark for his 4th. This date will always be firmly ingrained in our brains as both surgeries, how ironic, fell on July 17, 2007 and 2008. Austin has been nervous as this day approached. I think he asked me every day since July 1, if I thought he would be okay and make it through the date. This week he has had increased rhythm problems so his heart med has been increased. I am wondering if it wasn't stress or worry induced. He wanted to spend the day at the hospital, thanking those he knew. Unfortunately, Alex was too sick to go. Maybe it was for the best. I didn't know it I could be there on this day. Anyway, please celebrate with us!!! We made it a year....surgery free!! On July 24 it will be our year anniversary from our 5th open heart. Here's wishing we make it through that date too! We send gratitude to our loving Heavenly Father for answering our prayers.

July 17, 2008 - one year ago today.




Austin today on July 17, 2008 - what a difference. I love that smile.

Comments

Lisa~~ said…
Congrats on a surgery free year and may Austin have many more of the same. Hope that Alex feels better soon and that you all stay well and enjoy your time together this summer. Hugs to all of you.
July 18, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Dione said…
What a strong and handsome boy! Congratulations on having a smoother year!
July 18, 2009 at 1:25 PM
M3 said…
Celebrating this awesome anniversary with you!!! Huge hugs.
July 18, 2009 at 1:47 PM
The Stanley's said…
What a wonderful celebration. Austin you are a blessing in our lives. We love you!!!!

I'm thinking he might be causing the crazy heartbeats in all of the girls!! Great picture of a healthy, happy, young man!
July 18, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Anonymous said…
OH, so glad that Austin made it through the year. What a two years it had been prior to that! Congratulations to you and to Austin! Prayers and wishes for the 24th.
July 18, 2009 at 7:28 PM
grandma GiGI said…
We all are so grateful that Austin is with us....and we recognize the hand of the Lord in it all. It's wonderful to see him happy and smiling and feeling great !
July 18, 2009 at 10:24 PM
The Landes Family said…
Congrats on a whole year. Hope everything keeps being great. I love that happy smile.
July 19, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Erin said…
I am so happy and relieved too, that Austin s strong and healthy. I know how hard those days are to remember and re-live. Next year will be even better... I just know it! His smile is so handsome. He has grown so much! Looking like a man...
July 20, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Shauna said…
Congrats! That is very exciting!
July 20, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Claudia said…
Yay!! Glad this July has been a better one than last! Austin looks great (I love the hair!)!
July 21, 2009 at 12:56 PM
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