Leo, Our Little Lion Man

      What a two weeks it has been. So     Leo gained weight. Praise Jesus! And then....about 10 days ago he started puking a lot more, bottles were not going well. He was not taking as much and taking longer, putting it through the tube wasn't stopping him from spitting it up after. And I think I've said before, his spit ups are--they're not normal. So, it was quite taxing to feed him and try and help him not throw it up. Definitely felt like we took some big steps backwards.     Then on Saturday he woke up with croup. We were able to get him medicine, and after not really sleeping Saturday night, he seemed to be getting better on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday his attitude has only improved. We are so happy to have a happy kid again.     On his one year appointment on Monday, Leo was down one ounce. Honestly, after the last week we'd had, we expected worse. But, we want the GAIN and we want it to be consistent! God knows.     Leo also broke two teeth over the weekend, has

      There's not words for today. Not enough, anyway. Here's the basics:     Leo is so freaking cool. We have so much to celebrate. His birth day was partially positive but also really painful. It was a traumatic day that started a traumatic week (plus). The anniversary of hard stuff brings specific memories to mind, makes that day feel closer, and brings up a lot of emotions.      I just wanted to say that today is a real rollercoaster. We love celebrating Leo. And we are also reminded of big pain by small things and unexpectedly. Thanks for your prayers and for being with us in the long haul.  I know everyone needs God's presence. But if you pray for us today, could you pray for God to be near in the joy and in the pain. And for clarity when it comes to the emotions.  I hope to write something more fully about Leo's life/story sometime. But that is not for today.      To God be the glory!  Isn't he pretty?!

    LEO GAINED WEIGHT! HE GAINED 11OZ IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS!  That's all I got :)