Well, I didn't read the rules of posting before I posted this didn't realized people wanted to remain anonymous for the most part on this site. I don't guess that's ever been my thing. I would like for some of the people who know me or knew me to have an update on my life esp if prayer is a part of yours. If you don't know me well that's okay. Now you will..... On July 1, 1997, I had a daughter born with a congenital heart defect. The doctors told me her expected life span would be maybe 30 years. Once she was older and they really were aware of the extent of her defect they shortened that because of the chances of her having a successful total repair surgery. The other option was double organ transplant (heart, lung). They opted for the repair surgery. This was her 6th heart surgery and after 13 heart caths they determined that was their only hope. Hope...that's a neat word for me and my daughter was full of it. She was never scared. She never complained. I look out at the world and all I see is negativity but in her eyes there was only HOPE! Not to take away from my other kids but she changed me. She made me a better person someone that lived for someone other than myself. Someone that saw life through the eyes of a very sick child. She got to make a wish last year. Her wish was to run like her sister without getting tired. God is the only person who could grant that so she opted for Disneyworld. She got it. It was the most wonderful week of our lives. She was deemed a princess, but she already knew she was that just now everyone else knew it. Well, a couple months after all that our worlds came to a screeching halt because they decided they had to do the total repair and they needed to do it as soon as possible. I was terrified. Her surgery was not successful and over a weeks time her health diminished. They took her back in and everything went wrong. She coded for 15+ minutes. She hasn't walked or spoke since then. They told me she wouldn't make it through the night, week, month. She has and has made vast improvements. I don't know where my baby is going but I know she will go there with hope and peace. I wanted to share my story because I have learned so much about life through her and if one person can enjoy life more or love someone more because of her I know she will still be doing what God put her on this earth to do. She has never met a person that she hasn't changed. You see you can't meet a child like her and not look at life differently. I look back at my past and see lots of mistakes but I still have no regrets all my mistakes made me who I am today. The person I am today can handle the life God has given me. The person I was when I left Demopolis couldn't. I'm glad I have had the opportunity to come back to this site and see how well everyone is doing. I hope that this helps yall to see things about life differently God Bless!
As for the anonyminity, that is your choice. If you want to let everyone know who you are, that is fine. You can post anything you want to about yourself. We just don't want members posting other members' identities in the forums w/o their consent.
Alicia i am not sure if i know you are not but i am very moved by your story. I know firsthand how a child can change you. i for one have not had the heartbreak that you have and i pray that i never do but i know that when my children came along it proably changed me more than anyone can see. I am not anywhere near that same man i was growing up. Your daughter and family will be in my prayers and i hope everything turns out for the best if that is possible in this situation
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Twin,
I've missed you these last years. I'm glad we are back in touch. I am so sorry you have gone through the things you have, but we know God has a reason. I have been praying for you, Amelia and the rest of your family and I will continue to do so. You have grown into an AMAZING woman and mother! I love you and hope we never lose touch again.
I'm gonna try to reply to everyone in this post at once.
Stickman thanks I'm glad it touched you. As for the anonymity I don't care who knows who I am. My opinions are the same regardless. I do and will respect everyone elses.
For Scott, I am so glad to hear children have that effect on you. I know some many people who couldn't care less. They still do the stupid things they did before with no regards to the harm it has on their children. I appreciate your prayers and support my daughter and myself.
Tombstonebarbie, my twin, I love you, girl. You're an amazing person as well. I will do whatever I can to make sure we don't ever lose touch again.
Rob, well, same there. thanks!
OH yeah Dave, man o lil words, thank you very much for giving me my own thread.
Hometowngirl and Meri God Bless Ya'll and thanks for the prayers.
As anyone could guess typing that post was very difficult. I appreciate everyone for taking the time to read it. I hope you took something from it.
I was moved by your story, and how eloquently you expressed yourself. Our youngest daugher recently had surgery, and although it was supposed to be a minor thing, nothing is ever really minor when it has to do with your children, is it?
I think telling your story was exactly the right thing to do. When our family and friends found out she was facing surgery, word was spread far and wide, and I couldn't honestly tell you how many prayer lists across the country we were put on, but I'll tell you this--I felt it. I felt those prayers giving me strength and peace throughout the entire ordeal, and I wish that peace and strength for you and your family.
Oh, and best wishes for her 7th birthday tomorrow!
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. "
Albert Einstein
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened.--Sir Winston Churchill
Thank You Buttercup Amelia has been on prayer list in states I never have even been to so I understand the power or prayer. Thank you for the birthday wishes. I will pass them along. God Bless you and your daughter hope all is well now. Surgery and children don't go well with mothers or fathers.
