Sunday, December 28, 2008

A Miracle Baby Named Henry

Hi everyone out there viewing my Uncle Jason's show! I'm new to this world; only two days old. I was born the day after Christmas, and I am a miracle. All babies are miracles, but I'm an extra special one. You see, my Mommy, Heidi, was diagnosed four years ago with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of childhood bone cancer. The initial prognosis was hopeful, but scary. My Mommy underwent extensive treatments, including chemotherapy, to make sure the cancer was gone. It was really hard for Mommy and Daddy and all who cared about them. At the end of it all, the doctors told them that she was in remission, and since then no traces of cancer have been found. The doctors also told them that my Mommy would never be able to have any babies.
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As you can imagine, that was devastating for them. But a while after getting all better, my parents began looking into adopting a little baby who needed a home. They also moved to Texas and my Mommy began going to chiropractor school and my Daddy worked on becoming a chaplain in the military.
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Just as they were very serious about adopting, a miracle happened! They found out that I was beginning to grow inside my Mommy's tummy. Everyone was so amazed and happy and excited and grateful.
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And now that I'm here, everyone is extra, extra amazed and happy and excited and grateful.
Here I am with my Daddy, Daniel, who is the fourth of Uncle Jason's siblings. Uncle Jason is the oldest. Now he has four nephews and two nieces.

And here I am with my Daddy and Mommy. Don't I look cute and sweet? I'll bet I have as much spunk and personality as my parents and I'm lucky that they are so smart, thoughtful, hard-working, and adventurous.
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Who knows? Maybe in a couple of years they'll have another miracle baby.
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38 comments:

Liz said...

I really, really needed this story today. Amazing how life happens... thank you for sharing this!

Martha said...

Congratulations and Best Wishes to this Beautiful family. This story is a lovely holiday gift, thank you so much for sharing, Uncle Jason and Zio Giancarlo!

ChiTown Girl said...

Congratulations to you and your family. He is gorgeous!! What a miracle, indeed!

brneyedgal967 said...

Congratulations new Mom and Dad - and Uncle Jason too! My brother and SIL - did en-vitro (sp?) with no luck and were looking into adoption when she, too, became pregnant. Doctors don't know everything. Miracle babies ROCK and this little man is such a cutie pie!!!

Ginaagain said...

What a beautiful little miracle! Welcome to the world Henry.

QueenofPlanetHotflash said...

Bless your little miracle he is adorable. What a wonderful gift.

Pumpkin Delight said...

THat is wonderful! Glad everyone is healthy and happy!

Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said...

Welcome Henry!

I just told Tom this morning that I needed a baby. And now my craving is satisfied just looking at Henry's photo and reading his story. For this I'm sure Tom is very grateful.

Karalyn said...

Congratulations on the new nephew! He is adorable. What an amazing story.

janjanmom said...

I love Christmas baby miracles!! ( ;

Congrats to all!! I loved your play by play...very fun and funny.

Jenn @ Juggling Life said...

Congratulations to all. A Christmas miracle is always wonderful to hear about.

MOM #1 said...

Oh, congratulations! He's such a little cutie pie. Adorable and already such a little fighter, I'm sure he's going to do great things when he grows up!

Grandma J said...

Welcome Henry! What a wonderful and perfect Christmas story. Once again God reaffirms the greatness of his love with miracles in "real time".

Happy New Year!

bluedaisy said...

What an amazing story...and a beautiful family! Congratulations & welcome to the world little Henry!

hulagirlatheart said...

So sweet! Congratulations!

Leanne said...

Wow! Welcome Henry and congratulations to the whole family. That story gave me chills. Life can be really good at times...
Thanks for sharing!

The Mulligan Family said...

Congratulations on the newest edition. What a beautiful story! What a blessing Henry is.

Cheers! Cindy

Busy Bee Suz said...

Congrats on little Henry! He is adorable and OH-SO special!

Karen said...

OH, sweetness in a little bundle. He is soooooo cute. I know his mommy and daddy are so happy to have him.

SabrinaT said...

How wonderful! Love his little mowhawk.. Congratulations!!

jlo said...

Love it!! Welcome to the world, baby Henry!

just jamie said...

Wow. Just, wow.

Kelley with Amy's Angels said...

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Congrats!

Gary Rith Pottery Blog said...

OOOoooooooh!
Now everybody will want one!

Maggie May said...

this is truly a Christmas Miracle. wow, thanks for sharing this Jason. wonderfully touching, and congratulations too :)

JCK said...

OH, what a wonderful miracle he is! Congratulations, Jason on your new nephew. And huge congratulations to your brother and his wife. This is a true Christmas story.

Katy said...

A perfectly nomable baby boy! Congrats to the whole family!

Team Shelton said...

Thanks Jason that was very nice of you. Also, thanks for the couple hundred diapers, they'll be put to good use. Dan

Life with Kaishon said...

So beautiful! The baby and the story!

Paul said...

I am excited about Henry too. He is already an amazing kid. The fact that he has the ability to write a post on his uncle's blog on the 4th day of his life is a miracle on its own.

heartshapedhedges said...

As a family that has seen many of God's miracles come from the darkness of childhood cancer, we rejoice with Baby Henry and his family. May God keep His mighty hand on them and continue to shower them with blessings.

g said...

A true miracle baby indeed - and what a sweet little miracle he is.

thevinylvillage said...

congrats! what a lil cutie

Scott-N-Heather said...

what a beautiful baby...ALMOST makes me want another LOL

Lacking Productivity said...

He really is a gorgeous child.

Live.Love.Eat said...

I am sure that is absolutely the best Christmas present anyone could have received this year. Congratulations Uncle Jason!!!!!

Tammy said...

Henry....you are a miracle baby...welcome to the world. We hope that the world is a much better place by the time you are writing your blog.
In the mean time you just kick back and enjoy being a baby. Your Mommy and Daddy love you more than you can even imagine.

Pamela said...

I have a Henry, too. And he is yummy. Congrats!