Today is a very special day for a very precious little girl. Zoe Hope slept in for the first time. Yes you read it right. Both mum, dad and Henry were awaiting Zoe Hope to wake so we could sing to her.
When she finally woke 2 hours after her normal 5.30am start she was beaming smiles of happiness and joy (as always) and very proud to show that she now has two teeth.
We had an early start to the day with a planned picnic at the Riverside Park Olympic Park. It was a very relaxing and happy day spent with family and friends. Butterflies were everywhere (makes a change from the summer flies).
Zoe Hope had a great day enjoying the many familiar faces. A great day was had with the weather being fabulous from start to finish.
After the Picnic we took Zoe Hope home for a proper sleep however she was happy to play. Later in the afternoon we took her back to her first home - The NICU at Westmead Hospital. It was so wonderful to visit the many staff on her special day. They are such a hardworking team of nurses and doctors. We saw lots of staff that worked with Zoe Hope and remembered the many others especially today. Thank you NICU Westmead we will never forget you. During the end of our visit Zoe Hope finally gave in and crashed on mum's shoulder (15minutes).
We had the special privilege of meeting two families that are currently going through very uncertain times with their newborns also in the NICU. They met Zoe Hope and were very happy to see that miracles do happen and there is hope to hold onto. Please pray for Noah,Colden and all the sick premature babies. Their parents need your strength in prayer also. We wish them all well and hope that they may feel supported and loved during this hard time.
She has had an amazing year thus far and we have all been on this journey of downs and ups. May 2012 be a great year ahead for us all.
God Bless and thank you for being there. We couldn't have travelled this long journey without the love and support of our fantastic families, friends and friends of friends.
We have set up a Hero Page for Zoe Hope's birthday to raise money for Miracle Babies. If you would like to donate to this wonderful cause please follow the link. Or is you would just like to look at the Hero Page enjoy.
Love Mandi, Jan, Tyler, Henry and ZOE HOPE xxxxx
Happy belated birthday precious Zoe.. x Jean
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