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Keepin' it Real

Remember our great night as a family?  Here are a few pictures of our very normal, very average, very incredible family dinner.  Please ignore the mess.  We've been slightly preoccupied.

abby at dinner

family at dinner

abby at dinner 2

Comments

Sandy said…
The pics are great -almost exactly how I had pictured it in my mind. I truly admire you all. But, Julie -your writings on this blog are outstanding and I admire that you are able to continue with it now--especially with Abby being home--but-oh how wonderful that must feel to have her home!! :) Isn't our God wonderful!! Sandy Murphy
p.s. Abby seems so alert, watching all of you at dinner, she is soooo adorable.!!
Anonymous said…
Julie - if you get a chance to answer a question: Will Abby always have a trach? While I realize that our Lord can and DOES heal!! Praise God! and with Him any situation can change - I'm wondering about the future as it looks now.

Thanks for the pics - especially the video of Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes! It helps me to see that Abby is just like any other little girl. She is so cute (as is Caleb!). Mrs B.
A Romyn said…
I am so happy for you guys, we have been praying for you and little Abby. Also, your house IS NOT MESSY! There are much messier houses out there without such a good,(and cute), excuse!

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