This is the amazing journey of our two miracles. John Craig was born on November 30, 2005 at 24 weeks and 5 days gestation. He weighed 1 pound 8 ounces and was 12 inches long. John is a true miracle and an inspiration to all that meet him! Hope Amanda, our perfect little girl, is currently recovering from two brain surgeries to remove a 6cm mass from the center of her brain. Hope represents everything good in this world and she too is an inspiration to all.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29.11

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Happy Homecoming!

Dear John,

It was exactly 1 year ago today that you were FINALLY discharged from the NICU at Phoenix Children's Hospital........after 110 VERY long and VERY stressful days! Your Daddy and I had been waiting for what seemed like a decade for this day to come. We were so excited to be at home as a family and to start our life together!

You amaze us everyday with your strength, determination, and drive! You are everything we have hoped and dreamed of and we couldn't be more proud of you. You are a true gift from God and we will be forever grateful for that! You have taught us so much............to love unconditionally, to live life to the fullest, and to accept others for who they are. You have opened our eyes to so many things and we are better people, better parents because of you.

We love you Bubba.....more than you'll ever know!

Love always,
Mommy and Daddy

*click on the link below to watch the video
View this video montage created at One True Media
Home Sweet Home!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary to the whole Birtch family! What a wonderful reason to celebrate!

Hugs,
Linda and Reeve

Anonymous said...

John Craig, a blessing, a miracle, and a love! You are our sunshine, our rainbow, and our ice cream sundae all rolled into one. Born as a micro preemie, you are the "Little Engine" that can, has, and always will.
Lots & lots of love,
Grams and Grandpa

Anonymous said...

John Craig, a blessing, a miracle, a love! You are our sunshine, our rainbow, and our ice cream sundae all rolled into one. A micro preemie at birth, you are the "Little Engine" that can, has, and always will!
Lots & lots of love,
Grams & Grandpa

Anonymous said...

I love the video, it was great...

23wktwinsmommy said...

Oh I love that letter...so moving!