Flashback Friday
This Flashback Friday is to honor my JonJon. This photo was taken 8 years ago. It was over 8 years ago that I was blessed to be able to have surgery for Jonathan while I was still pregnant at 6 months.
We had to go to Nashville for the surgery and were the 55th patient to have the surgery done. This photo is of a family that also was in Nashville at the same time having the same surgery. They were #54. They had USA today following their story and this phenomonal photo was taken during their surgery.
We had NO idea the impact this photo would have on the world when we met them. I remember her wheeling into my room after I had the surgery with her husband and we compared battle wounds and aches and pains. We bonded quickly!
They had an opportunity to come to AZ for a business trip and called us up and we went to dinner. It was funny watching both of us whip out our blankets to breast feed our special babies! We connected instantly with them.
Though we haven't kept contact for over 7 years, we still hold a special place in our hearts for this family. We definitely felt God's presence in our meeting them and knowing the battle they helped to champion for many families that are dealing with or will have to deal with the decision to have a baby with spina bifida and see the wonderful blessings these kids bring to our lives. The photo sparked a debate they NEVER saw coming. Read the story in the link and you should be able to see the story unfold.
I was a grouchy mom to Jonathan this morning because he was showing his stubborn side :) I do feel grateful and blessed to have him as my son. He has taught me NUMEROUS lessons, and ones that I still need to work on. Especially Patience!!! I love you, Jonathan! Love, Mom
Us with the Armas Family when they came to AZ for a visit. We took them out to dinner at the Landmark Restaurant in Mesa (Center and Main). They are an AWESOME family!
This is the photo of their son (in the photo above by Jonathan) taken in Nashville. Follow the link for their story.
http://www.famouspictures.org/mag/index.php?title=Fetus_hand_reaches_out
http://www.physiciansforlife.org/content/view/258/43/ Here is another link about the family. It was written while their son was still real young (like in the photo with us).
We had to go to Nashville for the surgery and were the 55th patient to have the surgery done. This photo is of a family that also was in Nashville at the same time having the same surgery. They were #54. They had USA today following their story and this phenomonal photo was taken during their surgery.
We had NO idea the impact this photo would have on the world when we met them. I remember her wheeling into my room after I had the surgery with her husband and we compared battle wounds and aches and pains. We bonded quickly!
They had an opportunity to come to AZ for a business trip and called us up and we went to dinner. It was funny watching both of us whip out our blankets to breast feed our special babies! We connected instantly with them.
Though we haven't kept contact for over 7 years, we still hold a special place in our hearts for this family. We definitely felt God's presence in our meeting them and knowing the battle they helped to champion for many families that are dealing with or will have to deal with the decision to have a baby with spina bifida and see the wonderful blessings these kids bring to our lives. The photo sparked a debate they NEVER saw coming. Read the story in the link and you should be able to see the story unfold.
I was a grouchy mom to Jonathan this morning because he was showing his stubborn side :) I do feel grateful and blessed to have him as my son. He has taught me NUMEROUS lessons, and ones that I still need to work on. Especially Patience!!! I love you, Jonathan! Love, Mom
Us with the Armas Family when they came to AZ for a visit. We took them out to dinner at the Landmark Restaurant in Mesa (Center and Main). They are an AWESOME family!
This is the photo of their son (in the photo above by Jonathan) taken in Nashville. Follow the link for their story.http://www.famouspictures.org/mag/index.php?title=Fetus_hand_reaches_out
http://www.physiciansforlife.org/content/view/258/43/ Here is another link about the family. It was written while their son was still real young (like in the photo with us).
posted by eva flake | 10:22 AM
3 Comments:
I remember 8 years ago.. i didn't know you guys, but i knew jen from school. i remember yard sales, & just tons of fundraisers! i also think back to having you in the ward and playing with him in the nursery. you're very blessed, and i think his "personality" is what makes him the fighter & person he is!
That is truly awesome. How amazing. Thanks for sharing that.
i have gotten that email and picture before, thanks for sharing that story.. so neat. jonathon is such a sweet, special boy.. how blessed you all are, even when he is hard.
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