Dear Andrew,

You’ve been here just a short while, but already you’re life is full of miracles.

First of all, your Mom and Dad waited a long time for you.  So you, little man, were loved deeply long before you were born.

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In this gorgeous, light filled bedroom in your home in the mountains I witnessed a new family and it was just beautiful.

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 Already you are a champion fighter.

A little warrior baby.

A small hero to those if us who waited as you fought for your life.

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You may be small, but your spirit is so big.

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You remind us that we are all vulnerable.

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And that life, is very sweet

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And should not be taken for granted

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Andrew, may your bumps and bruises be few, may your strength of character bless many.

May you be equally wise and kind.

May your life be filled with God’s grace.

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This post is also dedicated to Noemi Elisabeth who is looking down on her Mom, Dad and ‘big’ brother from heaven.