Back towards the beginning of the year, I had asked Truitt’s pediatrician if he qualified us for a handicapped parking permit. He wasn’t walking yet, and I was hauling him in the backpack with 4 other small children across Walmart’s […]
Just when we thought we might go a whole year without traveling for something medical, Seatlle Children’s Hospital called. They said the technology had just been developed to do a lymphangiogram on someone as small …
Our happy little miracle turned 2 on July 20th, and got to celebrate by being in his Auntie’s wedding up in Oregon. With all the wedding festivities, we’re a little late on getting his birthday …
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One year ago today, Truitt changed our lives forever. Our first prayer was that he would live long enough in the NICU for Leisel to be able to see him. God answered that prayer and …
We are so grateful for all those who have come alongside and supported us during this past year. Truitt’s birth and subsequent medical struggles have represented some of the most difficult, yet rewarding times of …
There is nothing like almost losing a child to make you notice every little milestone they make. Truitt celebrated his first Easter this year. This has always been a special day for our family, celebrating the …
Merry belated Christmas from Truitt and family! As we look back on the past several months, it's so easy for us to say that we are "ready for 2016 to be over." The year has certainly …
Good news! David’s surgery went well today, and after a long day/evening we are back in our hotel room. He's still sore and moving a little slow, but is getting some rest and recovering. Doctors said …
Friends - this is a difficult update to write. Truitt continues do well and be healthy overall, but we now have a health situation affecting our family. Last week David (Truitt's dad) had a CT scan which …
This Thanksgiving we are reflecting on all the blessings of 2016. Sometimes we get bogged down in daily life, and it's easy to lose sight of how far Truitt has come. If the doctors had come …
"You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You."
Isaiah 26:3
Baby Truitt was born prematurely on July 20, 2016. Before birth, he developed a condition known as non-immune hydrops and is currently in NICU. This blog will be providing periodic updates and prayer requests.