A Special Bond

On Thursday evening I was reminded once again that although we have been faced with many trials, God is right there by our side, showing his love. Sometimes it feels like he has left us, I know this is not true however, it is such a blessing when he gives us a glimpse of his nearness.

Last Thursday evening was spent with some of my absolutely amazing "heart Mom" friends. I've been so very blessed to have met so many beautiful, strong, and simply amazing women along this journey. We all share the familiarity of what it feels like to live with our sweet little blessings who have CHD. From the first time watching your child be rolled in after surgery (nothing can prepare you for this) to sitting along side their beds as the fight for their lives and some of us have had to face the most difficult of all, saying goodbye for now to our precious babies. We all live with the concern of what tomorrow will bring and even though we love to enjoy each precious moment we all feel the anxiety of the "next appointment."

One of my new special friends, Dana shared a perfect comment, she said, "there is a spoken and unspoken bond that all heart moms share." She was so right on! Had I not gone through this journey I would of never met these beautiful women. It hurts to have travled this path, but I cannot begin to tell you how lucky I feel to have God placing these women perfectly in my life.

Not everyone was able to make the Orange County get together, but we plan to continue this "heart mom night out" tradition. My hope is to have moms, in all areas get together a couple times a year to celebrate what God has given all of us, "a special bond."

Some of my heart mom friends:

Jennifer, Debbi, Gretchen, Kathie, myself and Dana

Thank you for a great, fun and as Jennifer said, "uplifting" time.

Love you all!