The March of Dimes

I didn't know much about the March of Dimes until July. We were asked to be the ambassador family for their event. I read tons of articles and learned that my kids benefited greatly from the work of the March of Dimes. Gianna received a drug in the NICU that they made possible. They are also providing funds for more research on NEC. NEC plagued all three of our babies. For three solid weeks each baby took at turn at it. It was terrifying. There was one day that we thought Becker's bowel would perforate and we would be care flighted to Cooks. I think I cried for a solid 40 hours. I literally layed myself over his isolate. I couldn't get close enough to my baby. Then Gianna-same thing. But because of the March of Dimes, there is more research, more drugs and MORE education on the challenges preemie babies face. We are grateful to the March of Dimes and Donna and Darrell Wheeler for the miracles they made in our triplets lives.

Tonight their event was held at the Rosevelt. It was a really nice event with wonderful supporters. We were able to tell our story, but more importantly, we were able to thank the March of Dimes and the Wheelers for their direct hand in our miracles. Without them, I feel certain our outcome and our stay in the NICU would have been much different. As we stood on the stage tonight telling our story, I looked out at the large crowd and saw hundreds of familiar faces. Faces that I see everyday in business, faces that knew our struggle, faces that I had cried to, faces that had no idea what we had been through. I had this brief realization that some of those people that I had worked along side only see the "work" me or the "work" Whit, and not the raw "babyless" or the parents of the "really sick" triplets. I stood there happy to share because we had this beautiful outcome. I had this wave of "what if" what if our outcome had not been good. What if I didn't have one of those sweet babies? What if there was no Riggs, Becker of Gianna? What if we had not had the opportunity to build such a beautiful relationship with the NICU? The Wheelers? The Risters?

Thankful. Seems like such a small word. We could not feel it anymore than we do.

I don't know if I am feeling especially fuzzy since I am a new mom this season or if the season has new meaning for me because we waited so long and He answered our prayers. I am so thankful to have this husband that loves me to my core. He loves me when I am negative. He calls me out when I need it. He loves those babies...and he always knew we would have them. I cannot wait for this season. I cannot wait to show these three everything that sparkles inside and out.

Have a nice weekend everyone. Go check out this beautiful song.

http://youtu.be/Sqy1a_Gz0zQ