1 year Norwood Anniversary
July 28, 2011 was the most terrifying day of my life. That was the day we handed over our 1 week old baby to have his first and most complicated open heart surgery. It posed the most risks and his anatomy was just so small and it was unknown how his body would react to surgery. We had some complications but all in all he did amazing. You can revisit those posts here: Quick Update, Quick Update #2, YAYYYYYY. First surgery done!, and Evan after surgery
I won’t blame you if you didn’t want to read those. It is very difficult for us to look back at old pictures in the hospital and I’m not going to go back and read the posts; I don’t need to… the memories are still so fresh.
Looking back at the pictures are necessary though as it is a piece of his history and does tell a remarkable story. It is different now that he is happy, healthy, and doing well. It helps make everything a bit easier. What I find the most amazing is just how much he has changed in that year. Last year we weren’t sure if we would be one of the fortunate families to have their baby back in their arms at the end of the day and this year… we spent a lovely day at the zoo… perfect for any curious 1-year old.
Proud does’t even begin to explain it but it is the only word my simple mind can come up with. We are all so proud of you, Evan. We love you so so much.
