Sunday 7 April 2013

Pics of the Party! And a Look Back at Hope's First Year.....





18 comments:

  1. God bless you and your family. Hope is a beautiful little girl and you are a very brave family and an inspiration for others.
    Happy Birthday Hope.
    With love and prayers,
    Lynn Edlund

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  2. I am overjoyed to be seeing these pictures today. I've been following your story for about 9 months now and it is such a blessing to see Hope able to celebrate her 1st birthday- and out of the hospital at that! God has an amazing plan for Hope and your family, and though it is a difficult one, He is only making each and every one of you stronger through it. I will continue to be praying for you all.

    Corinna from PA, USA.

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  3. What an amazing video. It brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful Hope has had to endure more in the first year of her life than most of us ever will...it just doesn't seem fair. Hope is an inspiration to us all and has touched my heart - she is a tiny warrior who exudes strength, beauty and joy. I pray that Hope's next year will be filled with much love, family and a move home!! God bless you little Hope. Thank you for sharing your journey and for inspiring all of us.

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  4. Happy 1st Birthday to Miss.Hope! I've been following your families journey on your blog and am praying daily for your beautiful daughter. Thank you for sharing this video and Hope's story with us. You are covered in prayer and support. May Jesus continue to give you the daily strength you each need.
    Love, Maryse Doner.

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  5. Happy Birthday Hope! What a beautiful and fit name for such a beautiful baby girl! You spread HOPE to all of us and we Hope you get better soon and can go home and enjoy your life with your family! You and your family have touched the lives and hearts of everyone who has heard your story and followed your struggles
    God Bless you baby Hope and your family!!!!

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  6. Happy 1st Birthday Hope, you are an inspriation! xoxoxo

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  7. Looks like she rocked the party! Again sorry I couldn't be there but i'm sure it was an awesome celebration! May there be many more to come!

    Jared

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  8. Happy 1st Birthday! I have been praying for your beautiful family and am overjoyed to see the love. WHat a great montage of pictures and memories.

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  9. Happy Birthday Hope!
    It's wonderful to see the pictures and beautiful video! God is SO good! We will continue to pray.
    Lucretia Apperloo
    (friend of Heather VanBoom)

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  10. thank you for sharing the pictures

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  11. Happy birthday, sweet Hope!

    What a beautiful video - it brought tears to my eyes. Praying for your family and for Hope.

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  12. Dianne Johnson8 April 2013 at 06:43

    So happy for you & your family Amy. Hope is a beautiful , happy & strong young girl. There have been many times over the year from get go I asked myself where do you get your strength from. I don't need to ask the question anymore. Watching the video of Hope's first year has brought so much joy into my heart and I'm sure thousands of others. With all Hope has been through she always managed to find Mom's smile within her. She seems to be one strong champ. I pray for Hope & your family that the year ahead will mend Hope's heart , heal all difficulties for her & bring her home to be welcomed into the world by her big brave sister , Sadie along with Shawn & yourself. May God touch not only your family but all those who have been there through the year allowing their time also to be taking from them to help a neighbor , friend, stranger out . With all the people who have worked with Hope, the volunteers , both yours & Shawn's families , friends and people from all around the world has been a true inspiration of God's love. For with God anything is possible . Praise Our Lord & may he continue his love on Hope and all of you. Thank you Amy for sharing Hope's story. Understanding how this affects your entire family I look forward to each day reading the blog. May God bring Hope to your home this year so Sadie has her whole family under one roof and she too gets a chance to play with Hope as she grows and becomes a young lady . All the very best to you & Shawn , may God be with you all.

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  13. If you can watch that video without crying, you are stronger than me!! ;) It was absolutely beautiful and so amazing to see what you have all been through. And the thing I see in the pictures of the four of you is strength and love. I pray Hope's 2nd year is FULL of joyous milestones that eventually bring her home for good!!! :)

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  14. Karen Marzinke8 April 2013 at 10:24

    Amy, what a beautiful video with perfect music! I wish we lived close to you guys so that we could be there and give everyone a big hug! Thank you for sharing the video with all of us. It is amazing!!!

    Love to all of you!!

    Eric and Karen

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  15. Cheryl, Montreal8 April 2013 at 18:58

    Praying for your family and God's blessing to see Hope get that wedding ring on her finger! God bless you Amy and Shawn your faith and humaness has taught me much these past 9 months of following and praying for Hope and for Sadie and you as a couple. Happy Birthday sweet little Hope! Hang in there God has a plan for you! Much love coming your way.

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  16. Beautiful photos! But I am kind of confused by the title and the comments others have left about a video...??? I don't see any link to a video....

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  17. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. Lovely little lady. Hard to hold back the tears seeing all Hope's been through. Thank you for sharing the pictures.

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