Today I'm thankful for...
Having close family in town for Baptism
The caring support for Lulu
Lourdes having the chance to be welcomed into the catholic church
The coming of fall
Today is the "BIG DAY". At the 11:30 AM mass Lourdes will be accepting into the church through baptism. This is only Lourdes' second trip outside the house in the 3 weeks since she came home from the hospital (the other time was to see the surgeon for her hernia last Friday). I know that Lulu's concerned about Lourdes' developing immune system, and hoping that she won't be exposed to to many germs? The service will be beautiful. After her baptism, we will be celebrating her membership in the church with a reception luncheon at a local restaurant with family and friends.
We learned during our visit to the pediatric surgeon on Friday that Lourdes will need surgery to repair her hernia. We know that she had a hernia ever since the NICU days at St. Marys, but we did realize that it would have to be surgically repaired? With all the medical issues we been dealing with lately, this new revelation seemed to be quite minor? Lulu and I just accepted the diagnosis as necessary, and that in relation to all she's been through, this is just a small hiccup in her short life? We strategical ly scheduled her surgery for mid-Decembe r, and left the appointment feeling very optimistic about what was to be. I think that we just want to have concrete dates and believable expectation s, and then we can put all our energies to getting through these life's interruptio ns.
Lourdes is growing everyday. She's just beginning to alter her sleeping patterns (last night Lulu and I got to sleep uninterrupt ed because Doris (Lulu's older sister) took care of her during the night). Lulu and I needed an got some rest, everyday has been very busy and stressful, working up to this most anticipated event. I whole week was spent planning, shopping, and organizing the baptism for today. After the church and reception, the ladies will be getting together for a "baby shower" at a good friends house. Fortunately , for the guys we are left out of these festivities this time (the other showers have included the men as some new idea that Lulu came up with). So, the guys will be entertainin g the kids by having a swimming party at the Wilkerson's home. Should be quite the busy day?
Yesterd ay Lourdes spend being held by various family. Many of the family have only seen pictures of her up until now. I guess that you could say that yesterday was her coming out party? She tolerated the whole experience well, and just seemed to sleep through much of the day. I know that I've mentioned this many times before, but Lourdes is just the most beautiful thing that I have ever set my eyes on? I love her in a special way, different from the way I love Lulu or the boys (sometimes I surprise myself with the amount of love I find myself having). I've started this routine of writing this journal with Lourdes laying a crossed my chest, breathing her sweet baby breath on my face, and warming me with her soft baby skin. She inspires me to document all of the details of the Molina-Wilk erson's life's for the future enjoyment of our growing family (and also so friends, family, and patients can learn more about us). One day the kids will be grown (hopefully have kids of their own) and they can all read about the events that shaped their families love each other?
I will be posting pictures and writing more about the "BIG DAY" Sunday September 6, 2009, in the next day or two. I'm really excited to show off the beautiful, little snugly girl to the world. I will be the very proud Daddy with the big grin on his face.
Havin
The caring support for Lulu
Lourdes having the chance to be welcomed into the catholic church
The coming of fall
Today is the "BIG DAY". At the 11:30 AM mass Lourdes will be accepting into the church through baptism. This is only Lourdes' second trip outside the house in the 3 weeks since she came home from the hospital (the other time was to see the surgeon for her hernia last Friday). I know that Lulu's concerned about Lourdes' developing immune system, and hoping that she won't be exposed to to many germs? The service will be beautiful. After her baptism, we will be celebrating her membership in the church with a reception luncheon at a local restaurant with family and friends.
We learned during our visit to the pediatric surgeon on Friday that Lourdes will need surgery to repair her hernia. We know that she had a hernia ever since the NICU days at St. Marys, but we did realize that it would have to be surgically repaired? With all the medical issues we been dealing with lately, this new revelation seemed to be quite minor? Lulu and I just accepted the diagnosis as necessary, and that in relation to all she's been through, this is just a small hiccup in her short life? We strategical
Lourdes is growing everyday. She's just beginning to alter her sleeping patterns (last night Lulu and I got to sleep uninterrupt
Yesterd
I will be posting pictures and writing more about the "BIG DAY" Sunday September 6, 2009, in the next day or two. I'm really excited to show off the beautiful, little snugly girl to the world. I will be the very proud Daddy with the big grin on his face.
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