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1月18日

Diane & Tom Welcome Amanda Mae!

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She is finally here!
 
Diane & Tom Vosse welcome adorable little Amanda Mae!

Amanda Mae

AMANDA MAE VOSSE

Sunday, January 13, 2008
8:38 PM
19 1/2 inches
8 lbs, 1 oz.

Congratulations to Diane, Tom & (big sister) Angel Dakota!!

This little gal will never doubt how loved she is!

Please be sure to check out Diane's blog at:

http://dakotavosse5806.spaces.live.com

 

1月13日

The Smell of Rain

Grab a tissue - the following entry was posted by Jessica.
It is more than worth sharing. Thank you, Jes.
 

A cold March wind danced around the dead of night in Dallas as the doctor walked in to the small hospital room of Diana Blessing. She was still groggy from surgery.

Her husband, David, held her hand as they braced themselves for the latest news.   That afternoon of March 10, 1991 , complications had forced Diana, only 24-weeks pregnant, to undergo an emergency Cesarean to deliver couple’s new daughter, Dana Lu Blessing.

At 12 inches long and weighing only one pound nine ounces, they already knew she was perilously premature.

Still, the doctor’s soft words dropped like bombs.

“I don’t think she’s going to make it,” he said, as kindly as he could.

“There’s only a 10-percent chance she will live through the night, and even then, if by some slim chance she does make it, her future could be a very cruel one”

Numb with disbelief, David and Diana listened as the doctor described the devastating problems Dana would likely face if she survived.

She would never walk, she would never talk, she would probably be blind, and she would certainly be prone to other catastrophic conditions from cerebral palsy to complete mental retardation, and on and on.

“No! No!” was all Diana could say.

She and David, with their 5-year-old son Dustin, had long dreamed of the day they would have a daughter to become a family of four.

Now, within a matter of hours, that dream was slipping away

But as those first days passed, a new agony set in for David and Diana. Because Dana’s underdeveloped nervous system was essentially ‘raw’, the lightest kiss or caress only intensified her discomfort, so they couldn’t even cradle their tiny baby girl against their chests to offer the strength of their love.

All they could do, as Dana struggled alone beneath the ultraviolet light in the tangle of tubes and wires, was to pray that God would stay close to their precious little girl.



There was never a moment when Dana suddenly grew stronger.


But as the weeks went by, she did slowly gain an ounce of weight here and an ounce of strength there.

At last, when Dana turned two months old, her parents were able to hold her in their arms for the very first time.

And two months later, though doctors continued to gently but grimly warn that her chances of surviving, much less living any kind of normal life, w ere next to zero, Dana went home from the hospital, just as her mother had predicted.

Five years later, when Dana was a petite but feisty young girl with glittering gray eyes and an unquenchable zest for life.

She showed no signs whatsoever of any mental or physical impairment. Simply, she was everything a little girl can be and more. But that happy ending is far from the end of her story.

One blistering afternoon in the summer of 1996 near her home in Irving, Texas

, Dana was sitting in her mother’s lap in the bleachers of a local ball park where her brother Dustin’s baseball team was practicing.

As always, Dana was chattering nonstop with her mother and several other adults sitting nearby when she suddenly fell silent

Hugging her arms across her chest, little Dana asked, “Do you smell that?”

Smelling the air and detecting the approach of a thunderstorm, Diana replied, “Yes, it smells like 

 
rain.”

Dana closed her eyes and again asked, “Do you smell that?”

Once again, her mother replied, “Yes, I think we’re about to get wet. It smells like rain.”

Still caught in the moment, Dana shook her head, patted her thin shoulders with her small hands and loudly announced,
“No, it smells like Him.

It smells like God when you lay your head on His chest.”

Tears blurred Diana’s eyes as Dana happily hopped down to play with the other children.

Before the rains came, her daughter’s words confirmed what Diana and all the members of the extended Blessing family had known, at least in their hearts, all along.

During those long days and nights of her first two months of her life, when her nerves were too sensitive for them to touch her, God was holding Dana on His chest and it is His loving scent that she remembers so well.

12月19日

SPORT TURQUOISE - WIN A PRIZE!!

 

I am posting this for Jessica (Parker's Mommy).

 

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What better way to inspire people to get involved and bring awareness than to offer gifts!  I had posted a post similar to this one a few days ago but deleted it because I really wrote it on impulse and wanted to put some more thought into it.  I think I have it just right now. 

Society has come to know the pink ribbon as Breast Cancer, red as Aids, yellow as Military and the puzzle is Autism so we need to do everything we can to add Turquoise to that list as Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness.   The more people made aware the better chance we have at beating this birth defect. 

I have emailed several companies requesting that they make the change on their websites of color definitions for the awareness ribbons and add us.  Let’s all pray that it works out just as easily. 

So, here’s my proposal.  I want each of you to submit a picture with you wearing turquoise or someone else wearing turquoise or just something turquoise. 

Nothing crude or rude please! 

There will be four (4) gifts given out to the winners.

Most # of People in a Picture Wearing Turquoise - $75 MC gift card

Most Creative - $50 Target gift card

Sweetest Picture - $25 Wal-Mart gift card

Cutest Picture - Gift Basket from Bath and Body Works

 

Get everyone you know involved!  Let’s make this a huge success and help to bring awareness! 

 Please submit your pictures to:

Post Office Box 2199

Elizabethtown, NC 28337

 

The deadline for submitting will be January 31, 2008.  It must be postmarked by this date or will not be eligible for consideration.

If you have any questions please email at:

cdhawareness@parkersingletary.com

11月26日

Cloud Nyne's New Design!

Cloud Nyne has a new design!

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The photo section of the site has been removed. It is only because I have no real time to alter photographs - but I would love to if the request is made! The video section has now been divided into subsections: Newest Videos; Videos & Memorials. This will evolve as other video categories are added.
 
If you have had a video made by Cloud Nyne and would like to share it here - just let me know and I would be thrilled to add it! 
 
 
With Christmas right around the corner (it's there - just peek - you'll see it!) - Cloud Nyne is revving up for another Christmas season of video keepsakes!

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The past year has been incredible! Busy - but incredible!

I have created numerous videos for many people right here in my community and the response has been terrific!

 
On November 29th I will be heading to the local Christmas Show with a new AMAZING video display! I have been playing around with 3D and it has created some unbelievable effects! I will let you know how it goes!
 
 
As this site evolves, it will no longer focus ONLY on CDH baby and angel videos but all types of videos. CDH is still a very important topic to me and I will continue to post updated news if it comes my way - so if you have any CDH Baby or Angel info you would like to pass on - please let me know via email.
 
The CDH videos I have done have always been free for parents of Angels and babies. This will ALWAYS be free.
 
If you are the parent of a CDH baby or Angel and want a free video created for your little one please email me! Your video will be created and (with your permission) shared here. You will recieve a link to where your video is stored (private) online so you can view and download it to your own computer.
I can even ship you the DVD disk in the mail so you can view it on your TV if you do not know how to copy a DVD disk.
 
In lieu of payment for the CDH videos, I ask only that you make a donation (amount is your choice) to Toronto's Hospital for Sick Chldren. Avery is a beautiful Angel who passed away at SickKids after a 17 day battle with CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia).
 
Cloud Nyne Design was established in her honor.
 
All donations are welcome!
 
To donate - please go here: https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/donate/
 
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For anyone else that would like a video created just for you and your family, the cost is $40 (copies are $5 each) and I can mail out the DVD disk in time for Christmas if orders are in soon!
 
SUBJECT LINE: CLOUD NYNE VIDEO
 
WHEN ORDERING A VIDEO
 
You will need 40-50 photos
*I can save photos from your blogs or get them via email.
 
You will need to choose a song
*I can help if you find this tough!
 
Any messages or titles you would like to include
(ie: Happy Birthday)
 
You will need a DVD player
*If  you choose to receive the DVD disk or want to burn your own copy.
 
~Videos can be longer (2 songs and 80-100 photos). The cost will be double.
Copies are still only $5 each.
 
Videos can be created for:
 
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Wedding Photos
Children
New Baby
Retirement
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Family Christmas Video
Friendship Video
Memorials
 
ANY OCCASION YOU CAN THINK OF!  
 

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11月3日

DIANE & TOM VOSSE ARE EXPECTING!

The news is so exciting!
 
I'm sure I posted this back in May when Diane found out she was pregnant again, but here I go again!
 
Diane is currently at 28 weeks and 8 days and things are looking great so far! Tom and his beautiful wife, Diane lost their little girl Dakota Mae last year - and now they are thrilled to be adding to the family again!
 
Little Amanda (they aren't sure on the name yet but apparently Tom has been tossing ideas around!) should be arriving in a few months! We at Cloud Nyne Design can't wait! We have been following Diane's story for quite awhile now - she is a great friend!
 
So now...allow us to introduce you to...
 
Little Baby Girl!!

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She's so CUTE ALREADY!!

Diane is feeling excited and worried at the same time, so please be sure to keep them all in your thoughts as she goes through all of these emotions!

Proud Mama at 6 months

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Lookin' great, Mommy!

So please head over to Diane's blog. you can read all about their beautiful first born, Dakota Mae and her story of CDH. She's a little Angel now - but is still going to be a wonderful big sister! You can reach her story here: http://dakotavosse5806.spaces.live.com/default.aspx

Keep the faith, Diane! We're thinking of you guys!

9月14日

PARKER'S BLOOD DRIVE

(POSTED FOR PARKER, ASHLEY & JESSICA)

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Well, everything is official now!  We are having the drive on Saturday, September 29th from 9:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m. and we are both so very excited!  We are recruiting like crazy and hope that we have a huge turnout!  It is an honor to share her story and by doing this drive we are saving hundreds of lives.  You are truly giving the gift of life!

For those of you reading who are close to home please call me and schedule an appointment to donate.   All others please say a prayer that all goes smoothly!

Take a look at the poster for the drive!

Jessica

 

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In case you are unsure of the information, here it is again:

Parker Reese Singletary Memorial Blood Drive

9 am - 1:30 pm

Bladenboro First Baptist Church

(Bladenboro, North Carolina)

To make an appointment call Jessica at:

(910)-863-3913

or

(910)-635-8858  

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Ashley and I have the wonderful honor of renovating a room and bathroom at the
Durham Ronald McDonald House.  They are naming the room in memory of Parker and we get to design and decorate every single detail.  We are also paying for it
so if you are willing to donate any amount please let us know!   We are both so
excited!  The project will start early next year so keep us in your thoughts and prayers!

If you would like any further information please feel free to email me at
cdhevents@parkersingletary.com.
We are always looking for ideas so please if you have any email us!  We cannot do this
alone!

Continue to keep us in your prayers as we continue this journey.
Thank you to each of you for giving Parker a name and a story!

Love,
Jessica & Ashley

You KNOW that room will be gorgeous - so help out and send your donation today!

8月25日

A Very Special Angel Turns One

 
 Joseph MacGarvey Olson
Born August 25th, 2006
Eternally Missed

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.....because sometimes words just aren't enough.....

8月8日

TEXAS CDH PICNIC!!

TEXAS CDH PICNIC - MAKE A DONATION
 
Okay you can now make a donation for the Texas CDH Picnic if you'd like.  Go to www.texascdhpicnic.com and click on the Make A Donation button.  Any amount helps as we are paying for room rental, food/drink, decorations, entertainment and invitations. 
 
We are hoping to find some local sponors to help with the cost of the event and have several event coordinators working on that right now.  We are all very excited to be doing this event annually.
 
If you have any ideas, suggestions, comments or concerns please feel free to email me.   And you don't have to be a CDH parent to volunteer.  Any of you who are our friends have been affected too.  We welcome all of you!
 
 
7月28日

TEXAS CDH PICNIC

 Hey everyone!
 
News from Jessica Singletary about a Texas CDH picnic that will be coming up in January, 2008 down in Dallas, Texas!
 
You can head over to Jess's page and read all about it! there is even a form to fill out to request more information!
 
This will be an annual event, and they are currently seeking volunteers for all aspects of the picnic! So if you can help out, be sure to let Jessica know!
 
 
 
 
7月27日

FACEBOOK - NEW SUPPORT GROUPS

Just a quick update (yes it has been forever again!).
 
Facebook (www.facebook.com) has alot of great support groups for Pregnancy & Loss. These groups are created by everyday people  - real people who have been through the loss. the groups are amazingly supportive and compassionate.  If you are not a member of Facebook, it is free to join and easy to manage. It is also quite addictive!
 
If you need anymore information about how to find these groups once you join, feel free to leave a comment here. I would be happy to show you where they are.
 
 
6月27日

AMAZING THINGS ARE HAPPENING....

I realize it has been awhile since Cloud Nyne did any updates - and for that, I apologize. My goal here is to keep everyone informed of the happenings of our CDH families. Support, prayers and honoring these beautiful babies and Angels has become 'a strong purpose in life' for me. Unfortunately, I have been busy lately. I even reached the point where I thought to myself "Well, people BARELY comment here anyway - so what's the point?"
 
I know what the point is. Babies. This page will remain updated as long as I can muster it - for the moms, dads, babies, angels and for those who are forced to bear the suffering all of the above struggle with on a second by second basis. It's not about me.
It's about all of you. So I thank you for helping me keep my life in perspective, and for your friendships. And I thank you for allowing us to share your pain and honor your children.
 
I would love to update more frequently, but I am not in a position to aquire information on these wonderful families the way Lauren Z, Carole MacGarvey, Jessica Singletary, Jenn Miller or Diane Vosse are. So, I am pleading with anyone who knows a CDH family, or IS a CDH family - email me....tell me how you are....tell me what you need. The power of the internet is an amazing thing! If we work together, we can reach heights that have never been reached before.
 
There have been some WONDERFUL happenings!
 
Diane and Tom Vosse - mommy and daddy to Angel Dakota Mae - ARE PREGNANT!

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Diane is suffering from a wicked case of the sickies, but all seems well. Please keep Diane in your prayers as this has been very hard on her. Please head over to her blog and let her know you're rootin' for her: http://spaces.msn.com/dakotavosse5806/
 
Down in Dallas, Texas - Little Miss Audrey is at it again! She is SUPER famous now - and has been put on a BILLBOARD! Dallas' Presbyterian Hospital's campaign is in full swing, and the Miller Family are quickly becoming a household name! Way to go, guys!
 
On Jenn Miller's blog: http://jennmillerblog.spaces.live.com/, Jenn had this to say about the big event:
 
Jason Hawkins called this morning when he saw it on his commute and then Jenny emailed and then Jen sent the picture above!  It's SO cool, LOVE it!  We would have loaded everyone up to go see it too but I have the nastiest sinus infection ever and feel as if my brain may explode any minute.  Please call/email me though if you see it and tell me what you think--for those of you in Dallas, it's at Walnut Hill and 75 (east side, you see if you're going north), and at the southend of the Tollway just before you exit to 35.  The print ad was in the Medical Directory of D magazine this month--a FULL page ad, it was pretty strange seeing us that big in a magazine, the paper was a quarter sheet in newsprint--full page, sharp quality is a whole other ballgame. 
We'll be waiting for bus sightings as well as the "boulevard banners" soon!
 
Audrey is so cute - it's unbelieveable!

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This tidbit is a little late, but better late than never!

Jana and Raymond LeWallen - Mommy and Daddy to the beautiful Angel Drew, welcomed Carson Grant Lewallen recently!

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From Jana's blog: http://allaboutbabydrew.blogspot.com/2007_03_01_archive.html posted "Carson Grant Lewallen was born April 19th, 2007 at 16:17 hours, weighing in a 7 lbs 14 oz and just a hair below 20 inches."

Congratulations to the entire LeWallen Family!

Please keep all of the CDH families in your thoughts and prayers - today and always.

6月8日

JUNE BABIES AND ANGELS

Birthday / Angel Days
 
These dates were provided by Diane Vosse - mommy to Dakota Mae Vosse (and she is expecting again!)
 
CONGRATS, DIANE, TOM & DAKOTA MAE VOSSE!!
 
June 2007
 
2 - Julia Carlson BD
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13- Sean Feaster AD
 
15- Jaxton Smith BD
 
17- Will Martin BD/AD

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19- Taylor Hallenback BD
 
23- Ryan Mudderman BD
25- Ryan Mudderman AD
 
Please keep all of the CDH babies and Angels in your hearts, minds, thoughts and prayers.

5月13日

TO MOMMIES EVERYWHERE.....

Today is a day to celebrate. Why you ask? Today is a day when the most important job in the world is recognized (we have our own DAY!). It's MOTHER'S DAY!

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Unfortunately for some, it is also a day of great difficulty. Many moms out there have lost their precious babies.....not only to CDH. There are so many women who have to deal with what I see as something I could never do. I don't understand where they gather their strength from. They are heroic in my mind because they are living their lives where I believe I could only fall completely apart and never recover. I realize I can never truly imagine WHAT I would do....
 
As tough as it is, these women are still mommies. We are a united group and I hope that those that are missing their children are doing ok today. It can't be easy, but it will never change the fact that you are a mom to that special little one.
 
So Happy Mother's Day to all of you who have Angels out there! They may not be wrapped in your arms, but I know they will forever be tucked in your hearts.
 
I grabbed this beautiful poem from a comment 'Aimee' made on a blog I visit regularly. Thanks, Aimee....
 
I am a mother but you can not see
your eyes are blind at what has happen to me.
On the outside I look no different than you,
on the inside I have scars if you only knew. 
I glance at your child from the corner of my eye 
smile remembering mine and start to cry.
Holding yours gently placing them in a cart.
I too hold mine still deep within in my heart.
You take pictures of your child playing,
my locket I grasp feeling the engraved saying.
You straighten their hair from the wind blowing past,
I saved a lock it's tightly pressed in glass.
You fix the outfit you bought the other day,
I packed most of my childs clothes away.
Your child brings you a bouquet of flowers, 
at their grave I bring toys and sit there for hours. 
You plan a future for your child to grow,
I have just memories that I'll never let go. 
I am a mother but you can not see - 
Tell me your sorry cause you can't understand me.
5月8日

REMEMBERING DAKOTA MAE VOSSE

Another little Angel in the CDH family who was born one year ago is the adorable 
Little Miss Dakota Mae Vosse.
Her mommy and daddy, Diane and Tom call her their little tomboy Princess.

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Dakota Mae became an Angel on May 8th, 2006 and has been so very missed. She was born on May 9th, 2006. Yes - I believe I have that right. You're smart - you can figure it out.
 
The world will never be the same without these beautiful children in it.
 
We're missing you today, Dakota. 

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Fly high, little tomboy Princess!

You are special - you are loved - you are missed.

 

 

Happy Birthday Parker!!

A special girl was born one year ago May 7!
 
Her name is Parker Reese Singletary, and she is a gorgeous little thing.
Parker became an Angel on May 8th, and the world misses her so much already.

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Parker Reese have two of the greatest parents on Earth - Jessica and Ashley Singletary. They have endured so much and stayed so strong over the past year that it is impossible to imagine.
  

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Please visit Jessica, Ashley and Parker at her web blog:

http://www.parkersingletary.com/

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You can also visit Jessica's blog (updated more frequently) at:

http://jessicasingletary.spaces.live.com/

A memorial video was created for Parker and her family. To view it, please click here:

 http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=3827270226673432655&hl=en-CA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PARKER!

5月5日

CDH - MAY BABIES & ANGELS

I can't take credit for finding this information out. All the kudos go to Diane Vosse as it is her blog that I stole this from. Visit Diane here http://dakotavosse5806.spaces.live.com/ to read all about her beautiful Angel Dakota Mae! Dakota Mae would have celebrated her first birthday on May 8th.

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May Birthdays & Angel Days
 
May 4- Audrey Miller BD
May 7- Parker Singletary BD
May 8- Dakota Vosse AD
Parker Singletary AD
May 9- Dakota Vosse BD
May 11- Sarah Howerton BD
May 15- Connor Mc Luckie BD
May 16- Connor Mc Luckie AD
May 21- Gregory Mueller BD
May 24- Madison Schultz BD/AD
May 26- Logan Myers BD/AD
May 28- Sean Feaster BD
 
CDH NEWS
(again....stolen from Diane)
 
Baby Nadya is here on May 1, 2007 at 7 lbs 4 oz and 21.5 inches long.
May 2, Nadya did wonderful through the night but around 5am her Sats dropped, they have her on Nitric Oxide now which is basically 1 step away from ECMO, they have the ECMO machine set up and ready to go.
 
  May 1,2007 was a huge day for Ben! Dr. Kay's decided Bennett could come
off ECMO. He was taken off of the ECMO pump at 10:45am! He has been
on ventilator support for almost six hours with no sign of any
problems. They left the cannula's in his neck, in case he needs to be
put back on ECMO. If he does well, they will take them out in the
next few days.
 
Noah was born May 1,2007 at 10:38 a.m., weighing 8 lb 5 oz and 19 inches long. He has a headful of black curly hair and looks like Amber's husband, Chris.
 
  Sadly, Baby Noah has passed away. 4:51pm is the time precious Noah met our Lord in heaven.His little heart was just too tired to go on, and he needed to rest. My heart goes out to Amber and Her Family.
 
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Maddie is doing well. She still has the NG tube but is now
taking about half her bottle by mouth. She weighed 6 lb 8 oz on Friday (birth weight 4 lb 15 oz)
Keep it up!!
 
  Update on baby Seth. He was out of surgery. He had small & large intestines,
bowel and spleen in his chest cavity. He has a VERY small left lung but w/ that
many organs in the chest that is to be expected. They were able to close his
diaphragm w/ his own tissue so NO patch was used!! Seth is doing good the doctors are still pleased to see how he is doing after he had his surgery and he is on 30% of o2. 
 
Please keep all of the Babies and Angels in your prayers.  
 

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5月4日

SHINING STAR II - HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUDREY!

  
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This little gal was born one year ago. She was also born with CDH.

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Her journey hasn't been easy, but little Audrey is at home with her family after a brave and often exhausting fight.

Her parents know how lucky she is. One day she will too.

She is celebrating her first birthday! So please be sure to head over to her Mommy Jennifer's blog and wish her a great day!

http://jennmillerblog.spaces.live.com/

Audrey is also featured in a radio ad - I talk about it in my last entry, so check it out!

Eat lots of cake, Audrey - and have a fabulous first birthday!


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5月3日

A SHINING STAR

REMEMBER THIS GEM??

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The print ad features Jennifer Miller and her beautiful baby Audrey!

The Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas campaign is on the move and so are these two superstars!!

What's more - there is a fabulous new RADIO AD that features these two amazing gals! Now, you can have a listen for yourself! Thanks to the internet, email and two lovely thoughtful ladies - I have been emailed that very ad.

Thanks so much to Marcelle for sending this to me!! Thanks to Jennifer herself who sent it too! I really appreciate it ladies!

So copy the link below to hear it for yourself!!

You don't want to miss this little button's giggle!

http://www.twango.com/channel/RisingAngel.public?type=mostrecent&tab=channels

4月20日

ONE SMALL STEP FOR LAUREN, ONE HUGE STEP FOR CDH!

She has done it again!
Lauren Ziebart has made the front page of THE WINDSOR STAR newspaper!
 
FRONT PAGE, PEOPLE!
 
She has been interviewed about her precious daughter, Avery - and her crusade for the eradication of CDH. This girl is on fire!
 
Congratulations, Lauren on putting yourself out there for such a worthy cause - our children.
 
To check it out, head here:
 
 
Great job, Lauren - you should be so very proud! Avery is - and so are we!!
 

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4月17日

HEAVEN'S ANGELS

MCKENNA LYNNE VAREN

June 24th,2006-April 15th,2007

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Once again, it breaks my heart to say that another beautiful child has been taken by CDH. McKenna Varen was born on June 24th, 2006 weighing 7 lbs, 1 oz and 20 inches long.
 
She was a fighter, and bravely battled through what most of us can never possibly imagine. Please head over to their site to leave your condolences.
 
 
Fly high, little McKenna. 
 
Also being VERY missed...
 
RAYMOND DREW LEWALLEN

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Drew was diagnosed at 18.5 weeks gestation with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

This adorable little boy was born March 8, 2006, weighing in at 7 lbs. 10 oz. and 22 inches long.
He passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006.
 
You can click over to the page Drew's mommy Jana has set up here:
 
 
 

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The world is missing these two amazing babies....but never as much as mommy and daddy miss them.