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Another Day, Another Doctor Appointment

December 4, 2013 by mamawillloveyouforever

Yesterday’s visit with my local doctor reminded me of my new habit: to turn away from the bad and just concentrate on the good. Marshall refused to cooperate for a non-stress test yesterday by moving directly away from the monitors and the nurse said “He’s going to be a spoiled brat.” And how ok I was […]

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November 30, 2013 by mamawillloveyouforever
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November 28, 2013 by mamawillloveyouforever
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Gratitude, Laughter, and Leggings

November 28, 2013 by mamawillloveyouforever

It’s Marshall’s “first” trip to my favorite place on earth. Where all but a few of my favorite people get together every year for great company, good food, big laughs, and plentiful hugs. This year is extra special of course. There’s soooo much to be thankful for – especially laughter. That infectious laughter  inspired by […]

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Yes, sir, that’s my baby (with his hands tucked under his chin):

November 22, 2013 by mamawillloveyouforever
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Two Weeks ‘Til Boston

November 22, 2013 by mamawillloveyouforever

Marshall surprised me today by cooperating for a-n-o-t-h-e-r ultrasound. The technician went above and beyond her call of duty today by tolerating my near endless inquisitions and request that she “make a 5 year old boy really happy by giving me some pictures to take home for him.” The news of the day is his […]

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November 18, 2013 by mamawillloveyouforever
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“There is no plan.”

November 14, 2013 by mamawillloveyouforever

I’m beginning to think that no one knows what’s going on anymore including people who have 12-16 years of education. After this week’s fetal echo, we’re left with a whole bunch of questions and no answers. I rubbed his feet and knees while the doc  and nurse hurt (at least) me.  God knows what this […]

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He always responds to it!

November 10, 2013 by mamawillloveyouforever
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November 4, 2013 by mamawillloveyouforever
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Think of the number of lives we could help if we could.

When I don't know what to do, I defer to people with greater knowledge, greater wisdom, greater experience, and greater perspective.
And Marshall's health is no exception.
The difference between life and death for hundreds of babies, like Marshall, born with special hearts, comes down to a lot of things. But in the process of securing the help Marshall needed, I found it often came down to knowledge, money, resources, and access to information.
We're working as hard as we can to gather all of the above. And sometimes that just isn't enough.
You may check out the fundraising website some truly incredible people set up for our family by going here
Any donations we receive will be designated solely for the purpose of ensuring Marshall gets the best care we can offer during our time with him. Though I hope that time is long, there are no guarantees. But one thing is certain: every dollar we raise (beyond covering Marshall's medical and travel expenses) will be used to establish a foundation dedicated to helping other families as they manage their child's congenital heart disease and congenital heart defects.
An anonymous donor once offered to match every dollar in donations up to $10,000. For his or her support, help, and prayers there are not words enough to ever repay our debt.
Think of the number of lives we could help if we could.
Please help if you can.

With Supreme Gratitude, Our Family Offers Our Thanks to:

Dr K Nurse T Sonographer E Dr. E Dr. S Sonographer C Dr  No Dr  N Dr Friedman The Entire Staff at Boston Children's Hospital Shay Sonographer B NBT Bank Sea Waves Technology Stomping Grounds Art: Books: Gifts Kim at my former insurance The great folks at Blue Cross Blue Shield The Wild Boys Penny Erin Bob and Linda The Baker Family Tammy Roberta Cindy Martha Donna Jim, Rob, & Dan Cassie Martha Rob Patty Pam Sarah Terri The Day Family The O'Connors The Bennett Family Ruth James, Beth, & Lily Micah Jenn Julie Paul Fay Erica Jesi Susan B Sharon Kathy Karen Carin Monica Nichelle Sue M Mary Barbara The Ellis Family The Le Family The Sabino Family Mang Insurance Ryan Mangrum The Class of '97 Laura Rachel Eric Wcom Wendy CompassionNet Alicia Jan Gilligan's Frontier Dollar General Big M Service Pharmacy

Everyone who shared Marshall's links

Everyone who read Marshall's blogs

..and many more!

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” Theodore Roosevelt

“I believe in miracles, how ’bout you?”

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