3 Boys & A Baby

Recently a friend of Brian's had a family emergency
and needed a babysitter.
My 3 Daws were first on the scene
to render assistance.

I am quite sure these first time parents had NO clue
how much attention little LV would receive.

Brian gave him the most entertaining ride
of his young life.

Lincoln trained him in the art of coolness.

Griffin brought LV up to speed
on all of our Top Secrets.

Love was shared and received in abundance.
LV secured a permanent place in our hearts.
We're happy to report that
No children were harmed in the process.

Swaddled with Love

Recently two friends very dear to me have had babies born with little hearts. They were born with a condition known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Essentially these infants are born without use of the left ventricle, the chamber that performs the essential functions of receiving oxygenated blood from the lungs and then pumping it out to the body.

My friend Liz lost her little baby Jake after a few precious weeks and a very valiant fight. St. Joseph's Hospital has an incredible unit designed to help support these special infants and their families. One of the neat things that they do is give soft, minky blankets to the babies. With all of the hospital equipment. and at times because of the tenuous condition of the infants their families aren't able to hold their precious baby. It provides comfort to baby and family to have this soft, special, nurturing blanket. At times, this special soft blanket is the major comfort and nurturing item amidst the entourage of wires. Baby Jake's mom is raising funds to make more of these blankets in hopes of sharing the loving comfort she experienced during those tender moments of her son's life.

My best friend from nursing school delivered Ethan February 18 and he also has this heart condition. He has just had his first surgery of 3 to make the needed conversions of his heart.

He is still in St. Joseph's as he continues to improve from his first surgery and travels this essential surgical path that will enable him to go home with his loving family. The picture above is little Ethan. I would appreciate it if you could remember baby Ethan in your prayers.

Doesn't he just have the cutest little foot you have ever seen?

I know these are very difficult financial times, but Jake's mother made a plea for even $5 to help make these special blankets. She asked if we could add this request to our blogs to get the word out for their project. Liz, her family, and church friends will help her make the blankets. Let's all see what we can do to help. Their deadline is March 8th.

edennison78@yahoo.com with questions
You can address the donations to:

Bishop Anderson
Summerfield Ward (purpose: Jakey's Blankies)
2791 E Los Alamos Ct
Gilbert, AZ 85295

Make checks payable to: Summerfield Ward

This does meet tax deductable criteria for charitable donations.

Thank You!