Hey everyone! Sorry for having not posted an update in so long. Things have just been going so well in the Miles' household that there really hasn't been anything to upate. So in case you're wondering what's happening in less than a week... Ethan will be turning 1!
It's hard to believe it's already August again! Looking back on the past year, we are so thankful to celebrate such a big milestone in our son's life! Ever since Ethan was born last August 11, we have done our best to make the most out of every day and not take a single day for granted. For our first heart family friend, today, August 5, marks the one year anniversary of Isaac's death here on earth but the start of eternal life in Heaven with Jesus. I remember this time last year how sad I was for this family's loss and a little uncertain about my own son's future. Baby Isaac's funeral was the same day as my scheduled labor induction so it was a very emotional time for me.
Also in the last year, we've known of two other HLHS babies to pass away. Even though the other 2 families are out of state and we had never met them, it was still a hard time for us as we grieved with them. We (at least I-Julie) have felt a bit of "survivor guilt" over the loss of these other 2 heart babies - thankful that Ethan has done so well yet wondering why God has spared our child and not theirs. They all have tons of people praying for them, just like we have tons praying for Ethan. We continue to lift them up in prayer and also continue to praise God each day for Ethan's continued good health. God has really given him the strength to press on and to be a healthy little boy with no other complications and to that, all I can say is "to God be all the glory forever and ever, AMEN!".
Oh, and by the way, Ethan finally cut one of his top teeth over the weekend! So now he's got 3 teeth. He also had his first little fall that resulted in a little blood on mommy's shirt from somewhere inside his mouth. Nothing that a little Italian Ice couldn't fix though! Were it not for the tradition of having a birthday cake, I think Ethan would be fine just having some Rita's Italian Ice for his birthday - that kid is hooked! So I think we'll have a little as an appetizer then save the cake and ice cream for dessert for the "big people" (all our families) at his birthday party!
Well thanks again for checking in on us, we promise to not wait so long until our next post!
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Oh my goodness.... 1 week until your 1st birthday!! You have come so far Mr. Ethan... I just read through your blog. I can't wait to see LOTS of birthday pictures of your big day!!
Andrea
Owen's Mommy
WOW! Where does the time go? I remember going to the cardiologist on Aug. 23rd and learning of Annabelle's heart and coming home to look it up and coming upon the beautiful pictures of a baby boy just born with HLHS and having him as our first sign of HOPE! Ethan, has meant and will continue to mean so much to our family! I was able to look at him and smile throughout my pregnancy and know that regardless of our outcome, my baby girl was going to give me some of the best days of my life! Thank you for sharing Ethan with us...we love you all so much and pray daily for you.
I bet there may be one little angel flying around as you sing Happy Birthday to him celebrating that very special day!
Heart hugs~ Rebecca
Happy Birthday, Ethan! What a milestone! I so enjoy watching you grow, as you and my Mary Clare are very close in age. Thanks for sharing your amazing life with us!
Love, Kerri Pennington,
Mary Clare's mommy
Thank you for your kind remembrance of Isaac. We continue to rejoice in the great strides Ethan makes...what a handsome little boy! You all remain close to our hearts & in our prayers :)
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