Meet Toby
(4 1/2 years old)
"Unlike most other stories, our doctors didn't give us any predictions of Toby's growth and development after birth. In fact Toby would end up worse than what we expected - a trach, ventilator, g-tube, and spending the first three months of his life in the hospital. What I wish I would have known then, is Toby would overcome many of the obstacles thrown at him. He can now talk, eat a pureed diet (doesn't use his feeding tube much), and only needs his ventilator while sleeping. I wish I would have known that what we viewed as a tragedy would bring us to know more about God's grace, love, and mercy than ever before, and we would trust Him more every day. In fact, Toby's disability wouldn't be our greatest tragedy, but our greatest blessing!!"
Blog: The Holt's Joys
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Toby's mom, Carrie, a couple of summers ago (they live in Ohio, a bit of distance from me in Texas).
Carrie is such a dear friend to me. I adore her and her precious family. I think about moving to Ohio at least once a week so that her and I can be neighbors. She is a fellow SB mom but more than that she is my sister in Christ and that is valuable beyond words.
Meet Owen
(4 1/2 years old)
"I wish I knew... that when the doctor said "He'll NEVER walk." that this could be a possibility."
(it looks to me like Owen is doing more than just walking! The kid is playing SOCCER!! Proof that doctors don't know everything.)
Blog: It's a Wonderful Life
3 comments:
Those two are some of my favorite boys as well...LOVE those two and their mommies!!!!
Oh, I am crying - LOVE it! And that picture of Owen running, wow!!! I can't believe it... Thank you sweet friend - I love you!
FANTASTIC boys!!
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