The Love of a Father

Update

Thank you all for being so patient even though I haven't updated the blog in a few days.  I have been a little sick and I am just now starting to feel better.  We got some great news that the amniocentesis results were all normal.  We also had our first appointment with the maternal fetal specialist at UAB.  Hudson's heart looked pretty much as expected at this targeted ultrasound.  This physician is part of the group of high-risk OB's at UAB that will deliver Hudson.  We have another OB appointment tomorrow which I will update on next week.  Jamey and I also had the opportunity to tour the cardiac intensive care unit at Children's Hospital where Hudson will be shortly after delivery.  We were both extremely impressed with the facility as well as the staff that we met.

I also want to thank every person who has prayed, called, messaged, and thought about Hudson and our family.  We have been overwhelmed with the kindness of so many people.  Since we have started this blog we have had over 4,200 views with people in 14 different countries hearing Hudson's story. Please continue to pray for healing for our son as well as peace for our family.

A Love Letter to Our Son

Hudson,

I know I’ve spent a lot of time talking about my feelings, but I wanted you to hear about someone else very special.  I know that soon your daddy will be the most important man in your life just like he is in mine.  I can’t wait for you to meet him and know how much he already loves you.  I want you to know what an exceptional person he is and the specific qualities that make him unique.  There are a million things that I love about him, but probably what I love the most about your daddy is his selfless spirit and his desire to be an obedient servant to our Lord.  After daddy and I dated for quite some time I found out that he had donated his own bone marrow to save the life of a complete stranger.  Years later the same lady had a relapse and he donated once again.  Daddy never did that so that he could brag about it.  In fact I don’t even think he is the person that told me; he simply wanted to help someone else in need.  He also works with the Dream Center at church to help people living in underprivileged neighborhoods. Daddy is the kind of person that would help anyone.

Your daddy always has supported me in achieving whatever dreams I have for myself.  He and I will both support you throughout your life.  We believe that you can do anything!  Daddy loves us both unconditionally and forever, and we will always be able to depend on him to support our family spiritually, physically, and financially.  We are both praying for you every single day and thinking of you constantly.  As you grow up I know that you will begin to understand why your daddy is my hero, and I’m sure one day he will be your hero too!  I love you more than words can express.

Love,

Mommy

Hudson's Daddy 

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