Baby Maddox

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Our family will be blessed with baby Maddox in about 10 days. Heather and Jason are going to be such great parents. Although it was insignificant to Heather, her stress test for her heart showed that the baby turned. Keep her in your prayers. Her heart and the baby seem to be doing great.

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Julia M. said…
I hope everything goes well! I bet it's thrilling to see your sister experience child birth. You two are such a great pair. I hope everything goes well for her!
3/1/09, 8:46 PM
Kaidence's Mommy said…
Best of luck with Baby Maddox. I like that name, my family is "Maddock". I love what you said about organ donation. What an amazing gift. I was the same as you, I was in high school and thought 'why not?' Little did I know that one day my life would be forever changed because someone else decided to say 'yes'. April is "Donate Life" month and Kaidence and I will be involed in the cause. Hope that all is well with your family. How are your blog books coming????
3/1/09, 9:46 PM
The Simmons Family said…
Your sister is adorable pregnant! I can't wait to see pictures of your new nephew Maddox. We will pray for a smooth delivery and a HEALHTY baby boy!!
3/1/09, 9:55 PM
Kaidence's Mommy said…
There will be a little ceremony next month that Donor Services is doing to help promote Organ Donation. I will send you the info when I get it. Kaidence and I have been asked to speak (which means me since all she knows is a little sign language). I think they are also going to have someone speak that is on the waitng list for an organ as well. I have a stong need to raise awareness in hopes that it will one day benefit others like Tyler. After the amazing gift that we were given, I can't just sit back and do nothing. I have alot that I need to 'pay Forward'.
3/1/09, 9:56 PM
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