It was a gorgeous day at church that Sunday.......

 That Sunday, March 6th, was Brandon's 9th birthday.  So, hard to believe this boy is that age already.  We are so thankful to the Lord for him, and his life is a living miracle.  He's been so healthy these last several years, only needing minor tests ever so often.  We know that can change, and probably will change one day, so we are thankful for these peaceful healthy days for him.  He loves to please, and seeks to do a good job at what he does.  He works hard at school and finishes almost first every day.   I went last night to see Gage Broker in Shands.  When I walked into the NICU III waiting room I was completely overwhelmed with emotion.  I've been back there a few times to see little ones over the years, but this night it really hit me again what we went through those days. The couches, the pictures on the wall, the smell, it all just flooded my mind with so many memories.  While I was waiting to go back I glanced over at the big brown door, and remembered what was on the other side.  That was the room where three drs came in, gave us a box of tissues, and gave us the news that forever changed our lives.  Those days were hard.  There were ups and downs every single day.  I often wondered if he would live to see the outside of the hospital.  But, on Easter weekend,2007, we took him home, and what a blessing he's been in our family these past 9 years.  God is good, and we don't take Brandon's life for granted.

All the cousins....