Mom bob

When Will and I were dating, I remember him asking me if I was planning on cutting my hair after I had kids. I said I was planning on keeping it long forever and that I would never get a mom bob. Since I have been sporting the same do since I was 16 I decided it was time for a change. Not to mention the handfuls of hair Lincoln pulls out daily. I was brave and didn't even cry!
Whatcha think?



That is right, Lincoln is starting to crawl!!!! I don't think I am ready for this...I know I am not ready for this! It is crazy how time flies!

We are still on the job hunt...which will hopefully end soon. I am trying very hard to be patient and embrace the small moments, however it is getting more and more difficult. There are so many big decisions to be made, that have yet to present themselves in front of us. *sigh*

Will has been quoting the talk from the LDS Priesthood session by President Uchtdorf for the last few weeks. His words bring so much comfort!

"Waiting can be hard... We live in a world offering fast food, instant messaging, on-demand movies, and immediate answers to the most trivial or profound questions. We don’t like to wait. Some even feel their blood pressure rise when their line at the grocery store moves slower than those around them."

"Patience—the ability to put our desires on hold for a time—is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and we want it now. Therefore, the very idea of patience may seem unpleasant and, at times, bitter. Nevertheless, without patience, we cannot please God; we cannot become perfect. Indeed, patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace."

6.5 month stats

I know these are a little late but Lincoln just had his 6 month check up today. We were waiting to schedule a synagis shot but things got messed up with the insurance and to make a long story short he didn't get one. So here are the stats.

Height- 27 1/2 inches ~ 75%
Weight- 16 pounds 12 ounces ~ 30%
Head circumference- 16.25 cm ~ 2.3%

I can't believe how big our little baby is getting!

Will graduated Friday! It was a very exciting weekend! Next step, find a job. Will has applied to several places and had a couple interviews. So far the options are Utah, Tennessee, Oregon or California. We anxiously await to find out where we will start the next stage of life.
Two years ago I sat in these seats and thought to myself, next time I am here I will have a baby on my lap. It was so much fun to have Lincoln to help us celebrate.








We had a party Friday night to celebrate! Thanks to everyone who came!

Don't read unless you want to cry.

I found this poem and cried my eyes out. It was written by another mom at the CVICU.

WHEN I BECAME A HEART MOTHER

ONE DAY MY WORLD CAME CRASHING DOWN,

I'LL NEVER BE THE SAME.

THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CHILD WAS SICK.

I THOUGHT, "AM I TO BLAME"?

I DON'T THINK I CAN HANDLE THIS.

I AM REALLY NOT THAT STRONG.

IT SEEMED MY HEART WAS BREAKING.

I HAVE LOVED HIM FOR SO LONG.

I WILL NOT GIVE UP ON THIS CHILD.

I WILL LISTEN TO YOUR ADVICE.

I WILL GIVE MY CHILD ANY CHANCE.

NO MATTER WHAT THE PRICE.

I WILL LEARN ALL THAT I NEED TO HELP MY CHILD THRIVE.

I'LL EVEN USE THAT FEEDING TUBE.

MY CHILD MUST SURVIVE!

WILL HE NEED A LOT OF THERAPY?

WILL HE GAIN THE NEEDED WEIGHT?

PLEASE GOD, HELP ME DO THIS.

I WILL ACCEPT OUR FATE.

WHEN THE MONITORS BEEP AT NIGHT,

IT SERVES AS MY REMINDER.

HOW MANY PARENTS WOULD LOVE THAT SOUND.

TOMORROW I WILL BE KINDER.

AS ANOTHER ANGEL EARNS HIS WINGS,

I RUN TO MY CHILD'S BED.

I WATCH HIM SLEEP FOR QUITE A WHILE.

I BEND DOWN AND KISS HIS HEAD.

I CRY FOR THE PARENTS WHOSE HEARTS HAVE BEEN BROKEN.

I LOOK TO YOU WONDERING WHY?

OH LORD, I JUST CAN'T KNOW YOUR WAYS....

NO MATTER HOW I TRY.

AND YET, I TRUST YOU HOLD HIS LIFE,

AND GUIDE US THROUGH EACH DAY.

MY MIND SAYS SAVOR EACH MOMENT HE'S HERE,

BUT MY HEART BEGS, "PLEASE LET HIM STAY"!

FROM PACING THE SURGICAL WAITING ROOM,

TO SITTING BY HIS BED.

FROM WISHING FOR A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP,

TO LEARNING EVERY MED.

FROM WONDERING, "WILL HE BE ALRIGHT?",

TO WATCHING HIM REACH OUT HIS HANDS.

WITH EVERY SMILE MY HEART JUST MELTS,

DESPITE LIFE'S HARSH DEMANDS.

FOR ALL WHO SEE THAT FADED LINE.

I LOOK TO THEM AND SMILE.

YOU SEE MY CHILD IS LOVED SO MUCH.

I WOULD FACE ANY TRIAL.

THAT SCAR I TRACE WITH MY FINGER

(IT'S THE DOOR TO HIS BEAUTIFUL HEART).

GOD MUST HAVE KNOWN HOW MUCH I'D LOVE HIM

(JUST AS HE LOVED HIM FROM THE START).

A HEART MOM IS ALWAYS A HEART MOM.

NOW WISE BEYOND HER YEARS.

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ANGELS IN HEAVEN,

OUR HEARTS SHARE IN ALL OF YOUR TEARS.

EVERY DAY I WILL TRY AND REMEMBER,

I WAS CHOSEN FOR HIM (AND NO OTHER).

I WILL ALWAYS EMBRACE THAT BEAUTIFUL DAY.......

WHEN I BECAME A "HEART MOTHER"

Last Minute

I just realized that this giveaway ends today, so here is my last minute effort to enter.
Go here to enter in this giveaway. But do it fast it ends tonight!

Happy Half Birthday!

Lincoln is 6 months old! I can hardly believe it! He is growing up so fast. I can't get enough of him!

Likes:
Bananas
Pears
Squash
Sweet potatoes
Puffs
Water bottles

Hates:
Green beans
Peas
Sleeping through the night

Likes looking at himself in the mirror.


Likes to swing and play with Kolby.

Loves going on walks.

And of course he loves to smile. He smiles at everyone every where we go. We have had several people say they want to steal him. Will is always alarmed by such a statement.
We are so in love with our little miracle. Every time he smiles my heart melts and I thank God that we live in a time that our babies small little heart was able to be repaired.

Picture overload!

I got our family pictures back yesterday from the photo shoot I won at TimeHeld Photography.
I know there are a ton, but I loved them all!

I get by with a little help from my friends.

Special Hearts

I spend some part of my days reading other heart babies blogs. More than often I feel guilty reading of their hardships, wondering how we got so lucky to have our baby home and healthy. It is overwhelming to think of all the babies who are in need of prayers. But, I still try to remember their sweet faces as I say my prayers each night.

I felt so much joy and comfort as I read this post on Easter morning. Sweet baby Mason received the gift of a new heart for Easter! There are several links on Miracle Mason's blog to other heart babies that are in need of prayers. (As well as Mason) The first one, Abigail, has an almost identical journey to Lincoln's.

They had the exact same heart condition, TGA, VSD, and coarctation. Abby was born just three days after Lincoln in the AF hospital. She was life flighted from Primary Children's to Lucile Packard Children's hospital the day before Lincoln was.
In fact we were supposed to fly together, but they needed to work out insurance before they gave us a spot on a $27,000 plane ride.

Abigail had her surgery the day before Lincoln was supposed to have his. I think they might be soul mates.

Abigail's mom, Lisa, a mother of 5 was always looking out for me and giving me advice. It was nice to have a couple to talk to, who were going through the same thing we were. Except they had to leave their other 4 children at home. Abigail's blog is primarily written my her dad Jeff. It is interesting to read it from a fathers perspective.

Anyway, if you need someone to pray for, these babies could sure use your prayers.

Happy Easter!

I had a lot of fun putting together Easter baskets for Lincoln and Will. Lincoln had fun going through his basket. Will made sure to talk to Lincoln about the true meaning of Easter before he gave him his basket.




He thought Will's basket full of candy looked more interesting.
Happy Easter everyone!

Hello from Lincoln

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