A Precious Gift

For the better part of this difficult and emotional year I have felt a particular pain when I think about how the boys never spent time together in the 'outside world.' After my emergency c-section they were whisked away and put in separate incubators, Reid on C-PAP and Jameson on a ventilator. I can't tell you how many times I've wished that I could have just had ONE picture of the boys side by side. Unfortunately that has been an impossibility...until now.

My dear friend Aja has given me a such a precious gift. She is an incredibly talented artist and offered to draw a portrait of the boys together. I sent her what few pictures of Jameson I had along with a few pictures of Reid. This portrait came in the mail today. I am literally crying as I write this blog...tears of joy to finally have a picture of the boys together...tears of sadness for what I wish could have been and ultimately tears of gratitude for this amazing friend of mine. She has been such a huge part of my support system over the last year and words can never express my gratitude to her.

Aja, thank you so much - this picture will forever have a special place in our home and in our hearts.