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A New Beginning

It feels so good to be able to access mail and to type in a few words. It has been about a month since I last blogged but will update all with time. We had traveled to Chennai, India for an open heart surgery that baby girl required. It was the most scary time of our lives, yet again it was the best time of our lives.

But one thing that I must say is that God is faithful and keeps his word. Our mouths are full of praises and we are humbled that He is faithful enough to carry us through whatever mountains we face in our lives. I learned to appreciate God, Alex, Samara, family and friends. I also appreciated technology ,the doctors and nurses commitment to their calling of putting patients first.  It was a turning point for me as an individual and a new beginning for us as a family.Am looking forward to sharing with you our journey, our process.I will be sharing our story in bits as I managed to journal our experience.I also appreciate all those families that have blogged about their children with various heart conditions and the support group at baby center. The information helped us so much,  and strengthened us and we hope to do the same for somebody

Its good to be home, its good to eat our lovely food and to walk in our clean environment, the many things we take for granted. somewhere.


Am so glad to be back.

Sylvia

Comments

waitingarms said…
So sorry to hear your babygirl was hospitalized and had to have surgery. Praising God with you that you are back home. She is one brave little girl.

Blessings
9 November 2011 at 22:38
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