SPT: ♥

This is me with my sister Megan. She's my hero today...has been for much of this year, in fact.

One year ago she didn't know the difference between an atrium and a ventricle.

She didn't know any sign language.

She didn't know this boy, her Caleb.

But now she does. 

She also now knows how to insert a feeding tube.  How to make headbands that hold a bone conduction hearing aid.  How to accept and ask for help.  How to navigate through five doctor's appointments a week, three littles in tow.  How to relinquish control.  How to sleep little, pray often, and love so. so. much.

And this morning she has to learn how to put her boy in someone else's arms.  To hand him over to the Lord (literally) as she hands him over to a nurse (bodily).  Who will take him to a doctor.  Who will open his chest.  And fix his heart. 

While she waits.

We are waiting with you, Megs & Tom.

With Prayer and Love and Faith.

Comments

[Chris]

Good Luck! What a story.

[Jill]

My heart hurts! This is a beautiful post, I'll be praying for your sister and her little guy!

[Kelly]

So tender, Amy! This left me teary. I am sure thinking of them today.

[Mandy]

She really has been through so much but always seems to remain positive. I can't imagine... They are in my thoughts.

[jenny c.]

My prayers are with your sweet sister and her family. What a darling little boy and tender story.

[April]

Oh, I'm bawling.

And praying.

[missy]

a beautiful sister and a beautiful boy. hope all goes well for them...

[Tiffany]

I loved the photos and your way to share thoughts on this day. All the best to Caleb, Megan, and their family!

[Lene]

What a sweet baby and a very special Mom.

[Brynn]

My heart is aching. My prayers are with them, and please keep us posted.

[Neighbor Jane Payne]

Thanks for rallying all of us with such a poignant post, Amy. My thoughts and prayers are with them and the doctors as well.

[Becky Porter]

Beautiful photos, beautiful words...

[Tina A.]

Awww, what a great photo and sad story. Good luck with everything, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

[Marie]

I am bleary-eyed over here. I will pray for her little Caleb. What a sweet child. And for your sister; what a wonderful mother.

[Price Cream Parlor]

What a beautiful post about your hero and her sweet boy. I am in tears! To have both faith and a family is a huge blessing! I am calling the temple right now to add their names to our prayer roll. Thank you for sharing these tender thoughts today and please keep us posted. Our prayers are with you, yours, and this amazing little man.

[Dacia]

What a sweet SPT. Hope everything goes well. What a great sister you are!

[Kay]

Like so many others, I am reading with tears falling. We've been praying for Caleb, his drs., and family. So glad Cyn is there with them. Let me know. Love ya.

[Lucy]

Breathtaking in word and in photo. My prayers are with your sweet nephew and your pretty sister.

[Annalisa]

So sad. I will be thinking (and praying) for them too.

[Barb R]

From this nurse, with a tear in her eye, my thoughts are prayers are with you. It makes us realize we all have so much to be thankful for.

[Amy]

oh Amy.....my prayers are raised up for you and your sister, your whole family, the doctors and your sweet little nephew. God will guide their hands, this I feel. Keep us posted, God Bless....Amy

[Melissa M.]

I am so sad that someone you love is hurting and scared. I hope and pray that his recovery goes smoothly.

[michelle]

Breathtakingly beautiful, Amy, and heart-wrenching as well. I will pray for them all.

[Katie A.]

She has definitely reached Hero status and beyond. Keep us posted, I hope all is well.

[Michelle A.]

You are an amazing sister. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I pray that everything goes well and i know your sister is grateful for your support. Love, MIchelle

[Megan]

I swear Amy, I haven't cried through this whole week, but reading your post (which I've now read several times) makes me teary every time I read it. Thanks for writing such beautiful things.