First things first, I'll start with Aiden's update since that is probably why most of you are here. I've already come to terms with the fact that my son is more famous that I will ever be . Jk....but seriously :) Aiden is doing great and continues to thrive as always. The only thing we notice is that he tires out and sleeps a little bit more than average, and of course, this is to be expected. It will get a little worse and worse as he approaches his next surgery in about 2 years. He truly is a miracle, but you already knew that.
Here are a few of his highlights:
- He is 8 months old today and weighs just under 18 lbs.
- After months of practice, he can finally sit up on his own...most of the time.
- Aiden can go anywhere he wants by army crawling and rolling.
- He blows kisses!
- Daddy helped him take his first steps!
I could probably go on and on. Aiden is doing great, as you can see. Thank you again for all the prayers in his behalf.
In other news, we purchased our first home!
It was actually pretty unexpected. When our rent went up by almost $65 a month, we started looking at other options and realized that a mortgage was not as out of reach as we previously thought. So we started the house hunt and in just one day found a house that we LOVE . The sellers accepted our offer and we were in within a month. We closed almost one year to the day after finding out about Aiden's heart condition. What a year it has been.
Anyone who has followed our story knows a lot has been thrown our way. The last year has been the hardest year of my life. I know it sounds cliche, but even so, I wouldn't change a single thing about it. Yes it's been hard. But I would have to be blind to not realize the incredible blessings God granted my family throughout the most difficult year we have gone through. And to see the year come full circle on such a positive note solidifies what I already know. God is real. And He is aware. Storms rage, but even so, blessing abound.
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