"When you are going through Hell, just keep going." -Winston Churchill

I thought I would post some pictures of everything you have been through so far.  You are such a fighter.  You never give up.  Never.  I love that about you.

You are Lucky #5

2 pounds and a few days old

Getting bigger...but still such a tiny girl...2 weeks old and just a few pounds

Two weeks old...about 3 pounds here

6 weeks old and getting so big and blowing kisses already!  Almost ready to go home.

 
The whole gang...two weeks before your open heart surgery

3 months old and two weeks before open heart surgery.  So full of giggles and coo's

4 months old.  The day of your open heart surgery.  :-(  

The day after your surgery.  Even with tubes and medical equipment all  over you, you still know how to rock a bow like no other baby.  You are so precious!

In the hospital again after your open heart surgery.  You got ecoli from a UTI.  :(  Poor baby...you just can't catch a break.

FINALLY home...you get to have a real bath after weeks of sponge baths.  Looks like you are loving it.

Gracie, you have gone through so much in your short life.  You are not even 6 months old yet and look at everything you have already beaten the heck out of.  YOU are a fighter.  YOU are strong.  If I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes.  Only then would you ever be able to see how truly special you are.