Little Olivia isn't so little any more! It's amazing how much she's grown, her feet are down to my waist when I hold her now. She's grown so much physically, and mentally. With her chromosomal deletion, we live in constant fear about what might happen over the years but when I watch her take all of those little baby steps toward being a strong, healthy, talkative, educated girl it just blows my mind. Sure, she'll be much slower than other little ones and may not live the same life as every other baby, but who cares? Leslie and I have probably worried more in the last 11 months than we have in all of the days before Olivia was born, but in the grand scheme of things all that matters is that Olivia's happy right? What happens, happens and the woman she becomes is the woman she becomes, all we can do is give her every opportunity to reach that potential, right?
If people still read this blog I'd love to hear your thoughts on this and know that we're in your prayers...the day to day grind can really get us down. We love Olivia so much and that will never change, but a parent can't help but worry about all the things they can't control! She's our little miracle, we want the best for her!!!!!
Olivia celebrated her 11 month birthday with daddy on Father's Day, what a great day it was. I spent most of the day with Olivia right next to me watching TV, at Leslie's parents or doing something great! I even got a finger painting that Olivia made with the help of her teachers at the Arbor School, it's so awesome - something only a parent would be proud of!
FUNDRAISER
We're all looking forward to Olivia's fundraiser with Bayou City Crossfit this Saturday! If you're coming, please come early (parking will be bad), bring lots of liquids to drink and something to keep you shaded and cool (it's OUTSIDE!)
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A big hi to the Stevens Family from the Wills Family! You ARE in our daily thoughts and prayers! We think of you often and we really wish we could be there to support you this upcoming weekend. I have a wedding to go to and we just couldn't pull it off. Next time though, we'll be there!
ReplyDeleteYour attitude towards life, Olivia and the unknown is awe-inspiring. As someone who works with children daily of all levels, needs and abilities, it is parents like you who support and love your daughter no matter what that make your children successful and most importantly, happy! Keep up the good work! We love you lots and hope to see you all very soon!
Isn't it insane that our girls are almost 1 year old?!?!?!?
Love,
Kristin, Jon and Lexi :-)
You and Leslie are inspiring as parents and human beings in general. I try to
ReplyDeleteKeep up with everything that's going on with your family, I love watching
your little angel grow! Now that I'm getting ready to welcome two babies
into the world, I pray Patrick and I can be able to follow in the footsteps
of you and Leslie as such wonderful parents. Your family is always in my
thoughts and prayers!
Jacquelyn
We think about the 3 of you each day, believe me
ReplyDelete! Olivia is undoubtedly the most fortunate little one to have parents as understanding, patient, and loving as you two are.
Love to you each day,
Aunt Ann
Leslie and Chad,
ReplyDeleteTrust me, you are on my thoughts all the time and come August I will finally be able to donate money to the Olivia Fund! (Hawaii was soooo expensive!) Yes, I think about you often and love you both. You are inspiring to me and I think you were chosen to have Olivia because you are both so wonderful and patient!
Love, Milena =)
Thank you so, so much to all of you for your sweet comments! We are so glad to know that our friends and family are still keeping up with the blog and cheering on our little Olivia! It means the world to us to have you guys rooting for us and encouraging us. We love you all!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Leslie, Chad and Miss Olivia