Friday, July 12, 2013

David

So, I normally don't share a whole lot of personal stuff on this blog, but today I am. I love that this blog has created a whole new family for me.  I really do see you as my quilting family.  And well, right now, I need a little favor from ya all.

Some of you might recall from this post that I recently finished a baby boy quilt for my sweet little nephew that was soon to be expected.  Well, David arrived last Wednesday.  Here he is in his first few hours with his mommy.  That's my twin sister, Jen :)  Isn't he just adorable!!  Everything seemed to be perfect but the next day the family got some sad news.


During his routine check-up a heart murmur was detected.  Tests were run and showed that David has coarctation of the aorta and two holes in his heart, ASD, and VSD.  He was transferred to the Children's Hospital and has been awaiting his surgery day.  This morning he is undergoing open heart surgery to fix the above mentioned problems.


It has been a long hard week for David and his parents.  We are praying that everything goes well with his surgery and that his recovery will be smooth and hopefully no further surgeries will be needed.   So, the favor.   Could you please keep this little guy in your thoughts and prayers today.  Thank you and know that is is so greatly appreciated by me and his parents :)


P.S.  I am away from my computer this weekend and so I won't be able to respond to your comments right away but I will be sure to give an update on David Sunday evening.  Thank you again :)
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123 comments:

  1. Awww, he's adorable Melissa. Congrats to Jen and family. My prayers too. How sad.

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  2. What a sweet little boy, congratulations to your whole family! You can be sure that I will keep David and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted when you can. God bless, Toni Anne ;->

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  3. He's so beautiful and sweet, Melissa. I'm sending up prayers for him and your family. Remember, whatever God brought you to, He will bring you through. Praying for a successful surgery and quick recovery...

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  4. I'll surely keep this sweet little boy and all your family in my prayers!

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  5. Our prayers and well wishes go out to such a sweet little man. May the surgery go well and your family be wrapped in His love.

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  6. He is just so precious! David and his family are in my prayers. I'm sending a special one up that he is protected a healed by the power of God's eternal love and grace.

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  7. Thinking of you and yours, hope all goes brilliantly for him. xx

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  8. Prayers being sent from Arizona. What a beautiful little guy.

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  9. Prayers for sweet, little David and his family.

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  10. All of my thoughts will be with this little guy and his family!

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  11. Beautiful baby boy Melissa...he will be fine....keep that thought and we will all pray for him. I know what it is like to go through this...keep your thoughts positive.

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  12. Praying for him and his family!

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  13. My thoughts and prayers are with David, his family, and the doctors taking care of him. God bless!

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  14. Hugs. Hope it all goes really smoothly and that his recovery is quick. Lots of positive thoughts to all of you. Stay strong, I am sure it will be fine!

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  15. I will make sure to include him, his family and yours in my prayers! Keep the faith, once it is in His hands it will all work out!

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  16. What a tough week , waiting. Hope all goes well. Thinking of you and your family!

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  17. what an angel! Prayers definitely being sent your way, his way, your family's way, his doctors' way...

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  18. I will keep him in my prayers and your whole family.

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  19. KEEPING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!
    STEFANIE

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  20. Hope all goes well.I'm sending up prayers for him and your family.

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  21. HOLA, COMO STAS? TUS TRABAJOS SON HERMOSO, TE FELICITO, QUE DIOS BENDIGA TU CREATIVIDAD.. AHORA TE SIGO, VISITAME TAMBIÉN, SIEMPRE SERAS BIENVENIDA.. ANÍMATE.. BESOS, ABRAZOS Y BENDICIONES.
    ZHOBEYD@....

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  22. Melissa, he is beautiful and (as a nurse) he's pink! Overall ASD and VSD repair have good surgical outlook. Some ASD and VSD aren't even detected except by a murmur, take comfort in the fact the physicians/nurses picked up on this right away. No doubt this is scary, especially with such a tiny one, and looking at him with surgical equipment everywhere can be overwhelming...get to know his nurses they are the ones trained to detect the slightest change in condition. He looks like a robust little guy, prayers for successful surgery and hugs to you all. Sue

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  23. Of course Melissa. A worrying time for all of you, but he's in the best care and with the wonders of modern medicine too. He's a beautiful baby and looks to be thriving. He looks a good size too. How big was he? David looks like my sons did at birth, strong and fair and just gorgeous! Look after your sister and brother in law. They don't gotthrough heart surgery but worry side of things. My best thoughts are with you all.

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  24. He is just precious, Melissa. As Sue wrote ahead of me, he looks nice and pink. I was a NICU nurse and I ditto all that Sue wrote. I know it has been a really hard week on all of them and my prayers will be with them today in a special way.

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  25. Soooo cute. Prayers just went up in Wisconsin!

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  26. What a handsome boy. Sending prayers from St. Louis. Best wishes to you and your family.

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  27. We live in a wonderful age. I'm sure the medical team will take great care of him and fix his little heart. Thought and prayers.

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  28. He is such a beautiful little boy! My thought are with you all!

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  29. I will pray for the little guy and his family. Take care.

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  30. Hugs and prayers being sent your way. Linda xx

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  31. Hoping all goes well for this little guy.. sending loving hugs thoughts to all.

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  32. Praying Grandma prayers for David, everyone knows those are the most potent ones of all. God hears all our prayers even those we are too afraid to speak. Love to you and your sister.

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  33. Sending lots of positive thoughts for David and the rest of your family. He is such a cutie!

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  34. You and your family are in my thoughts.

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  35. Done -- healing thoughts and prayers are shooting David's way from Ohio! Looking forward to the update.

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  36. He is so cute!! I will keep your whole family in my heart. Prayers are being said for you. Hang in there!!

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  37. What A cutie. I hope everything goes good with the surgery. Prayer will be said for you and your family. <3

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  38. Such a sweet little baby boy. David and his mommy and daddy are in my prayers. So are you. Please keep us posted.

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  39. Have prayed for David and all of you. Poor Baby!

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  40. Melissa, consider prayers for David a nightly occurrence over here. I pray the Lord guide the surgeon's hands and that He wraps His healing hands around David. I also pray for David's family that they may find comfort and peace during this trying time.

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  41. My sincere wishes for a successful surgery and fast recovery, and for comfort and peace of mind for your sister and her husband. Blessings on David and your entire family!

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  42. I am not a prayer but I will keep this little one in my thoughts all day today. As a medical professional I have faith in the ability of those persons who will be working and taking great care of him.

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  43. I will keep him and your family in my prayers. Poor babe.

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  44. Congratulations on the new nephew but sorry to hear the news.
    My prayers with David and his family.

    Debbie

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  45. Sending prayers and good thoughts for David and your whole family.

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  46. Prayers for sweet baby David and his entires family.
    God Bless +

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  47. I have said a prayer and will continue to pray for little David and the family.

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  48. oh he is just the sweetest thing! He is definitley in my prayers.

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  49. Prayers for David, his loved ones, and the medical team. This will soon be a distant memory as you all watch David thrive and grow!

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  50. He is a beautiful gift from God....I will be praying for him...God is the great Physician....we are praying for a swift recovery.

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  51. He is a treasure, so beautiful and dear! Hugs to you all, sending prayers that all goes well :-)

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  52. I will keep David and his parents in my prayers.

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  53. Prayers for family, babe, and medical team. I must say he has great color (oxygenation) for coarctation and holes in A & V. That would give me great comfort. Our middle son had his first heart surgery at 2 days and his last at age 21. Tender mercies are all around for you to be blessed by.

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  54. Praying for him and your entire family!

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  55. Prayers for David and his family

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  56. What a big beautiful baby boy, I am saying prayers for your sister Jen, I know how heartbreaking this time can be, hugs to the whole family.

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  57. Praying right now for this precious little boy and his family.

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  58. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  59. Congratulations to your sister on the birth of her beautiful baby boy. I will be keeping them in my prayers. xoxo

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  60. he looks so beautiful. Thank you for shareing him and your family with us. I have just said a prayer for him and will say more as well. Please let your sister know prayers are going up for him.

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  61. I will definitely be praying for little David, so beautiful, so precious.

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  62. Prayi g in MNfor this beautiful little guy and those who know and love him best!

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  63. Prayi g in MNfor this beautiful little guy and those who know and love him best!

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  64. Oh that is scary...definitely praying for the little guy.

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  65. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Such a cute little guy!

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  66. He's absolutely beautiful. Hope that all goes really well for him with his surgery. Will keep him and all your family in my prayers.

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  67. vi auguro con tutto il cuore che tutto vada bene .un grosso abbraccio a voi. lorenza

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  68. Absolutely - best of luck to them both.

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  69. Prayers for that sweet baby, his parents, family and the doctors.

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  70. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. David is beautiful.

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  71. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful nephew, David. My love and prayers to you and David and his parents and the hospital staff.

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  72. He is beautiful and perfect! Sending prayers for Mom and baby, and Doctors right now :)

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  73. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Such a beautiful baby boy.

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  74. Praying for this sweet little angel and for all those who love him!

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  75. Of course we will pray for this little guy and all of you too!

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  76. Saying prayers for little David and for you and your family as you go through this.

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  77. Lots of hugs and prayers for you all.

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  78. He is a sweet little boy and is in my prayers that the doctor's hands will be guided and that he will recover from his surgeries quickly!! Give a big hug to your sister for me. Hugs, H in Healdsburg

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  79. Praying for this little new angel boy, he's beautiful. How wonderful modern medicine is! He will be toddling around soon , praying for a complete recovery!

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  80. I've not done the surgery route, but I have done the NICU route twice. I know the fear! He's beautiful!! They will all be in my prayers, even the doctors, for sure!

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  81. I am praying for this sweet baby David.
    Please Father keep him safe and guide the doctors....please be with the family too. We all need you so much!
    In Jesus name,
    Amen

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  82. What a beautiful baby boy. My thoughts and prayers are with David and your entire family.

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  83. My prayers are with this beautiful baby. You have 87 people (and counting) praying for this little guy. What a wonderful quilty world :)

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  84. oh no! i have twin daughters and one of them had this exact problem. Im glad the doctors found it so soon, no one knew with evelyn and she nearly died at home! but she is a healthy happy 4 year old girl now :) I know how stressful this can be. my husband and i are praying for you little david. Jessica x

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  85. David is just beautiful, what a blessing! Keeping him, your family and his doctors and nurses in my prayers.

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  86. Prayers and hugs for baby David and his family.

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  87. Prayers for both baby and his extended family as you face his operation together. May everything go to plan. Hugs.....

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  88. Prayers being said for all!
    Sandy A

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  89. Deus estará no controle,fique bem.Orações sempre.Bençãos

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  90. Prayers and thoughts are with your family. May the Lord look down on David and smile; His love will bring you all through this. Blessings to all.

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  91. What a beautiful baby! I will definitely keep him in my prayers, he's so adorable! My son was also sick when he was born, but no surgery. It was my husbands first and it is heartbreaking to not be able to hold your baby, wondering what will happen next. Sending tons of happy thoughts your way :)

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  92. David is absolutely gorgeous. I'm praying for healing for him, and also peace and joy for your sister and family. Words just can't describe how much we want to protect our precious babies and my heart goes out to you all xo

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  93. Definitely your family and David's physicians will be in my prayers this weekend.
    Praying for a successful repair and strength for him and all of you.

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  94. I hope everything went well with David. He is a beautiful boy. Thank goodness we live in the United States where the best medical care in the world is available.

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  95. I hope all goes well for little David. Prayers from Canada.

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  96. Positive thoughts and prayers for your little David.

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  97. Bless him Lord. Blanket David's family in Peace, saturate the air they breathe with Love, as You Lord, touch this precious child restoring his health, healing his body and imparting LIFE to every cell in his body. For he was knit together in his mother's womb, You have called him and spoken great and mighty things to this child. Lord may David's heart beat with the beat of heaven, may he have a heart of compassion as he grows and matures walking in Your ways may he become like King David a mighty man of valor. Lord bless David and his family with lavish abundant ever increasing overflow!

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  98. Cuenta con mis oraciones. Un beso para todos y mis mejores deseos para el niño y toda tu familia.

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  99. Praying for a speedy recovery. God sees the little sparrow so we know His eyes are on His precious,David!

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  100. Prayers on the way for David and the entire family. I have also cared for kids with cardiac defects, they are surprisingly resilient. Look at his healthy color and size! This is encouraging! I always noted that cardiac kids have gorgeous eyes! I am glad you have your husband who can help explain all the complicated medical jargon. The most important thing is loving David and each other. Trust in the Lord.

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  101. My thoughts are with you and your family my dear for the happy recovery of your precious little nephew. Positive Chi from London, Ontario.

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  102. Of course I'll keep him in my prayers. You don't have to ask.

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  103. He is precious. Our prayers are with the baby David for successful surgery and recovery. I can't imagine how hard it must be for the parents and family.

    God Bless!

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  104. Prayers for little David. He is such a cutie.

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  105. Positive thoughts, prayers, and my love going out to sweet David!

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  106. Praying for David and his family. He is so cute.

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  107. Thoughts and prayers for a successful outcome going up for little David and family. It is so scary but it is amazing how strong and resilant little babe's are. Also bless the surgeons and nurses that will care for him until he gets to come home.

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  108. lots of prayers sent to you and your sister. He is so handsome!

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  109. He is so cute! Good thoughts and prayers for David and your whole family.

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  110. Prayers said for this adorable little guy, his family, and for the medical staff! Wishing everyone the very best of outcomes.

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  111. Thoughts and prayers for little David and his family. He is darling!

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  112. Will definately be thinking of them and awaiting the update on little David.

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  113. Prayers for David (and the family) are on their way.

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  114. Sincere prayers for David, the doctors, and family. I hope he recovers perfectly!

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  115. For sure. Prayers are sent for this sweet little guy.

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  116. Much love and many prayers being sent to all of you!

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  117. What a beautiful little boy. Prayers for him and your family. Here's to a speedy recovery!

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  118. My prayers are with you and your family.

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I just love hearing from you!!
Have a Happy Quilting Day :)

Melissa