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In just 24 hours’ time

January 6, 2015 by mamawillloveyouforever

Seth lost his first top tooth and Marshall gained one!

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New top tooth arrived today!

January 5, 2015 by mamawillloveyouforever

The top right tooth is here.  It was discovered during his visit with his pediatrician.  And it’s right sided “neighbor” will be here soon…as well as the teeth to the left… Between the g.i. stuff and new teeth, Marshall’s not sleeping well.  Which means even less sleep for me… Who needs sleep anyway??

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Just in time for Marshall’s first birthday

January 4, 2015 by mamawillloveyouforever

Marshall managed to crawl, in his own way, approximately four feet today while Michael was busy in his computer and I was scrubbing the kitchen. I am both entirely amazed at what this little ginger baby is capable of and so incredibly thankful.  Marshall is also attempting to cut four (!) top teeth at the […]

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First Cardiologist Appointment Of 2015: Success

January 2, 2015 by mamawillloveyouforever

Marshall’s appointment with cardiologist Dr S went well today.  His heart looks alright – as in, there is no change in function or gradient and Glens are working well.  Marshall has only gained an ounce but has had awful g.i. stuff going on so we have an appointment with his pediatrician and have to decrease […]

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He stood alone today!

December 30, 2014 by mamawillloveyouforever

It has been ages. Please forgive me. Life burns all of the energy I have to expend. And leaves so little for my second greatest passion… Today I witnessed the proof: Marshall inherited his daredevilish, mule stubbornish ways from me (and maybe his dad…the jury’s out on that since Michael strikes me as the cautious, […]

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He turned himself around!!!

December 17, 2014 by mamawillloveyouforever

Marshall pivoted for the first time!!!

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Happy 11 Months, Marshall!!

December 9, 2014 by mamawillloveyouforever

Not the greatest pic of me but Sunday was the second time Marshall had seen and felt a Christmas tree… We love him so ❤

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Shimmies, stands, and steps

December 2, 2014 by mamawillloveyouforever

Despite the double ear infection and croup, Marshall decided today to show us just what he is capable of. He can now reach all the way forward with his arms and stretch his legs all the way out…then shimmie himself into a forward motion. I expect he will be crawling in one week if he […]

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36 Days ‘Til Santa

November 18, 2014 by mamawillloveyouforever

My apologies for not taking the time to update everyone on how things are. Things. Are. More. Busy. Than. I. Ever. Could. Have. Imagined. Birthday season was a success and now on to the holidays… without a lot of time to breathe in between. Forward we go…on to the Holiday Hustle… The good news is […]

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Marshall’s first trip to Geneva

November 8, 2014 by mamawillloveyouforever

Marshall not only got to make new friends but also got to visit their BOOKSTORE, see his first Christmas tree (sorry for the blurry shot I was much too interested in seeing his reaction 😉 ) and enjoy a nice dinner out! If you are ever in Geneva, please GO TO STOMPING GROUNDS!!  It is […]

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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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