This past Sunday was the first Sunday of the Advent, and the first candle represents hope. Our Pastor said "Hope is like light in the darkness." Each time I hear or see that word somewhere I feel like Abby is reminding me she's still with me.
I have a lot on my mind right now, but it all seems to be stuck in my stomach at the moment. I always seem to have something to say, but right now anything worthwhile seems to get choked back. Instead, I'd like to share a very well written Perspectives series on the HoPE blog, written by a mom who lost her son a few years ago. She had a bit longer with her Arthur than we had our Abby, though far less time to prepare for his arrival. Links to the first two entries are listed below.
The Thirteen Days of Arthur
We got by with a little help from our friends
If by any chance anyone from Women & Infants reads this, I'd really REALLY like to thank Dr. Bender and NICU nurses Patty and Nancy who came to Abby's service. That was unexpected, and it meant to much to us that you cared enough to see Abby all the way through. We couldn't say enough about the doctors and nurses who cared for Abby; they were truly wonderful. Thank you.
