Reality Check...

I was about to sit down and write out how frustrated I was and how today had definitely not been the best day, when I opened my myspace account and found this email...

We do not know each other, I just happen to come across your page but I felt the need to let you know that your story has touched my heart. I can see the strength you carry for your little boy and I admire you so much for that. I have a 2 year old son and a 2 month old son and seeing your pictures made me realize what a true blessing I have and how I need to stop and appreicate the gift of life more often and not take it for granted. I am praying VERY VERY hard for you, your family, and most of all baby Tucker. I will continue to pray for him daily....God can work miracles...you just have to believe.

It made me stop, smile and cry. This person I don't even know was wonderful enough to remind me that no matter what happens I have been blessed with the joy of a beautiful baby. If there is anything to come from Tucker's story, it's what she said. We have been blessed in other ways from what we're going through, we have met wonderful people even though it's for the worst possible reason, and I will never forget them or what they've done for us. This last week has been really hard, with too many ups and downs...but we're so blessed to have so many people who in a sense are going through this with us, just because of how much they care about us and Tucker. We're very lucky for that...and Danny and I are lucky to have each other, and tomorrow will be our one year anniversary. I still can't believe it's been a year already. It has been a year of huge ups and downs, but I know it's brought us closer together. I am such a lucky woman to have such a wonderful man as my husband, and Tucker is lucky to have such a wonderful Daddy, who is completely devoted to him. I just can't wait until Tucker is home and our family is complete. Our lives have been so blessed by Tucker, even through the hard times and even when we weren't sure if he was going to make it...he has taught us so much, and we love him with everything we have. Our world is wrapped up in that beautiful little boy, and we are lucky to have him. No matter what happens, our lives have been made brighter because of him...we've experienced unconditional love, and it's such a wonderful, beautiful thing. I pray that everyone is touched by the love of a baby at some point in their lives...there is nothing more special than it.