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Oh My... could she be any cuter??????
I LOVE that picture! It will be a great one to show onher wedding day 
What a darling picture! She is so cute!
Sara - I'll be holding your whole family in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. Especially little Addison ... and the doctors that will be healing her heart.
Thank you to ALL of you! I'm overwhelmed with my blogger friends who've used their blogs as prayer platforms for Addison, and with the response all of you have had! Thank you for your prayers and your encouragement. I can't wait until tomorrow afternoon, when I can come back and tell you that it's OVER!
And now I'm going to bed, seeing as how it's midnight, and I'm getting up around 3 a.m. Yikes.
p.s. Kristi from NC--not bored one bit! And I'll get you my info so you can email me and tell me your story
I finally am catching up on my WFMW and found you through Shannon. And of course had to stop everything to listen to the HS prompt telling me to write a prayer.
Almighty Father,
We give You thanks for the gift of Addison’s life, and pray in Jesus name for Your compassion upon her. Your Word has instructed us to pray for one another so that we may be healed. We boldly pray for this beautiful baby whose days are in such struggle. Thank You for being our Healer. Mercifully accept our prayers on Addison’s behalf and with the help of Your power, grant that she will be healed, and that in doing so her family will glorify You always for Your mercy and grace. “ But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.” [Jeremiah 30:17]. Please guide the hands and hearts of all those entrusted to Addison’s care. We also ask Your protection over their family. “I will lie down in peace and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” [Psalm 4:8] We also lift up all of their family, that they lay their worries before You, the Divine Healer. Give them comfort in Your Word, “Praise be to the Lord, for He has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song.” [Psalm 28:6, 7] Help them to know that You will never leave or forsake them. [Hebrews 13:5] “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.” [Isaiah 43:2] We pray You will stretch out Your arms through this family's friends and the Body of Christ to sustain them through this time. “The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” [Isaiah 58:11]
In Jesus Name, Amen.
She is adorable. Such a princess.
Praying for your family!
She is beautiful. What a blessing to have such good friends and such a darling daughter.
Hi, Sarah! I hope you are sleeping peacefully. I know this is probably a tough night for you guys. I am praying that you (and all of your family) will be able to sleep when you can during this time.
I am all new to this "blogging" thing. I found out about your site from Lisa Whelchel's. I love reading what you have been writing, along with BooMama and a couple of others. Although, I must confess that sometimes it is though you all are speaking an entirely different language--I guess it is "Blog-ese!" All of that to say, sorry, I just realized that you responded to my last post to you. I mentioned that I had e-mailed you about my family. Actually, I guess I just commented/posted (not e-mailed) to you--I do not know the correct term . The first one was July 16th--I think your title was "A Prayer Request." I just signed it "Kristi." The second time I posted (and you posted back, I signed it "Kristi from NC." Sorry if this makes no sense. Also, sorry with the timing on this.
If you would like to talk to someone who has gone through something similar to what you are going through, I would love to talk. I do not know how to get my info. to you, though, since I am not an official blogger!
Sorry, again, if I bored you to tears. We are praying for you and your precious baby girl--also for your surgeon, Cardiologist, and all the other nurses.
Kristi from NC
She is so beautiful - we are praying for her, and for your whole family, too.
You and your family are in my prayers for a blessed and quick recovery from the surgery.
What a blessing she truely is!
Sarah & family: My husband and I are praying for your precious daughter, for her doctors & nurses, & for your peace of mind. God bless you as you go through this & have victory on the other side!
She's just beautiful and all dressed up too. How cute.
We're all praying for Addison, your family and the doctors. Can't wait to hear to the good news.
I'm praying for Addison, for the doctors, and for you! Expecting good news tomorrow. May you rest well and blessed tonight.
Sarah, I have been reading your blog daily for about a month now and wanted to say thank you for your encouragement to moms. Now, we reach out to you in prayer for you, your family and especially little Addison. She is in Good Hands. In His Grace, Laurie
Beautiful picture of a beautiful little girl! I am lifting you and your family before the Father as your little one has her surgery tomorrow. God blesses in amazing ways. My daughter has a heart defect also. When she was diagnosed at 3 weeks old we were told that less than half of those diagnosed as infants reach their first birthday. She is now nearly four years old, happy, healthy, active and the doctors predict she will never have any problems with her heart. I struggled a lot with wanting to know the statistics and percentages associated with her condition, but God constantly reminded me that I wasn't dependant on odds, but on the omnipotent, gracious, and loving God. He alone could intervene. Praise be to God for the work He does in our lives, and the comfort He gives us as we grow in Christlikeness.
Stopping back over here to say we are praying for that sweet little girl!!
Sarah she is adorable, she looks sooo serious, like she is saying ok lets get this overwith!!! How precious!! I love the shoes.
In Prayer for you tommorrow!!
Sarah-I've been reading your blog since it was first mentioned on Lisa Whelchel's website. I absolutely love your stories and often find myself laughing out loud with your adventures in mommyhood. I will praying for your family tomorrow.
Hey Sarah! I'm Sophie's friend, Emma Kate. I just wanted you to know that I will be lifting up your precious Addison tomorrow. LOVE the angel baby pictures!!!!ek
Sarah,
I am praying hard for your sweet little girl and for you all tomorrow and the days to come.
Michelle
Heart Surgery-
Will be thinking about you and praying for your precious girl tomorrow.
"Now unto him that is able to do exceedinly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that is worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end." Eph. 3:20-21
Sarah, I just wanted to write to say you and your family are so much in my thoughts and prayers. I am praying for peaceful rest for you tonight--that may sound impossible, but nothing is impossible with God. May God rock you to sleep this night and give you all you need to sustain you tomorrow. In His love, Karen
Sarah:
Just a note to let you know we're praying for Addison as well as the rest of the family. Hang in there! God is in control of every situation, even the scary ones. I pray healing for her and peace for your family.
Blessings to you all.
Praying that the Father of all compassion and the God of all comfort (2 Cor. 1:3) will make Himself known to you and your family in a divine and supernatural way in the days and weeks ahead. Praying also that the doctors will simply be a tool in the hands of Almighty God.
Lord, pour your Spirit out upon this family, wrap your arms around them and hold them tight. In Jesus name. Amen.
Sarah, can't even imagine what you & your family are feeling tonight as you prepare for this tomorrow. I'm so thankful your mom's able to be there with you. While you need a break from being the mommy Addison needs, you can let Bev be the mommy that YOU need.
Praying, praying...
I had just stopped in at Boomama's and saw where she asked for prayer for your wee baby Addison...I will say a prayer for her!
"Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, and ever-fresh and radiant possibility."
~Kate Douglas Wiggin
(((hugs)))
She is just precious!
We are praying for her and for your family.
She is absolutely adorable ... followed a link here .. and wanted to wish you the best for tomorrow. Your precious dd along with your entire family will be in my prayers.
Praying for your little one tonight. She's precious!
Your baby girl is absolutely adorable. I pray her surgery goes well and the Lord guides the medical staff and comforts your family.
My 3rd born had a very close call when he was a baby-- and so I give you the verse we clung to during our trial--
"The Lord is good; a stronghold in the day of trouble. And He knows those who trust in Him." Nahum 1:7
My little Ty is thriving today. We trust the same for Addison!!
Love, Michelle
Praying for you and your sweet little girl as you have surgery. God is good and soveriegn and praying you feel that mightily tomorrow.
Addison is absolutely precious, and I am praying for you, for your family, and for the doctors as they take care of Addison tomorrow. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand and grant you the peace that passes all understanding that only He can give.
Sending hugs your way!
What a sweet picture!
Just wanted to let you know I am praying for Addison, your family, and the doctors tomorrow.
Prayers are going up tonight!
Read Psalms 16.
God is protecting you Sarah, little Addison, your husband, boys, and rest of the family. i know you won't sleep well tonight, so I hope you find rest after Addisons successful surgery.
just saying hi by way of shannon's blog.
my youngest had open heart surgery when he was 21 days old. he was much, much, much smaller than your beautiful girl but he came through and is now my 4 y/o prince who makes my heart grow bigger everytime he smiles at me hugs me, kisses me and tells me he loves me. I pray the same for your sweet girl.
you can always talk to me if you need to talk to a mama who has been there.
take extra special care.
"and I didn't have to explain to a complete stranger why my 12 week old daughter not only has a feathered tiara, but shoes to match" --
That, right there, sums it up. The Joys of Having A Daughter.
Priceless.
*Sidenote:
Funny- I came up anonymous for some reason. Wanted to tell you we are praying.
Addison is in our prayers! God bless you and your family.
In the midst! glientertainment.com
The picture of Addison is priceless! I'm praying for her, you and your husband, the doctors, and all who will be used of God to heal her heart. It is awesome to know that the Grand Physician is in charge but I'm sure that doesn't keep the butterflies in your stomach at bay. I'm praying for strength, patience, and peace for you. Thank you for sharing your heart and your lives with us. I'm praying for you and encouraged by you. God bless! Sher
Dear Sarah,
I am new to all of this "blogging" (it took me SEVEN tries to get my site going - even had to change the name from 7th inning stretch to middle years because I just couldn't get it to work!), but I am hooked already. What a wonderful group of women. I want you to know you and Addison are very much in our prayers. Linda
"and I didn't have to explain to a complete stranger why my 12 week old daughter not only has a feathered tiara, but shoes to match" --
That, right there, sums it up. The Joys of Having A Daughter.
Priceless.
now that's precious!
So precious!!
Hi, Sarah. That picture of your baby girl is precious. I found your blog, and I'm a huge fan. I know tomorrow's a big day for you and your family, and I just wanted to share some verses of encouragement.
"Hear my cry, O God: attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."
-Psalm 61:1,2
"In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength and my refuge is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us."
-Psalm 62:7,8
I also have a baby girl (4 months old)- first child after 6 years of marriage. The Lord so mercifully gave her to us. My heart goes out to you so much thinking of what your family has gone through and will go through. My heart would definitely be "overwhelmed" right now; I want to encourage you to find your strength in our great God. I am praying for God's mercy in this surgery of hers. And for you as you watch your baby girl go through this time in her life.
love,
sarah
I think if you want to get her to smile next time, you just have to show her a picture of herself in the tiara and shoes. 
Such a cutie!
Too cute! How lucky you are!
Can your friend be MY friend too???? I pay way too much for photography. My husband about dies everytime I tell him its portrait time.
And I'm with you..they should pay US for the hassle!!!
She's beautiful.......
Bartering is brilliant! After *I* was the one coming out of Penney's Portrait Studio in tears, we gave up on studio portraits for a while.
So precious! But, um, what happened to the tray idea????=)
Addison is so adorable!
While she may not be smiling, you can be very thankful that her eyes are open!
For our daughter's 1 month picture she was sound asleep -- either that or she closed her eyes in protest to the flashing! But then again, that is what she looked like at that age! She was a sleepy baby, just waking up to eat, which may be why she gained a pound a week for the first month....
But I digress....
That is a great tip!
It's all about who you know, you know? I know she has LOTS of tiaras, more than the average girl, but this has to be the cutest. And it's in black and white - very classy!
Addison already knows it's all about the accessories! That picture is priceless.
I'll be praying for y'all tomorrow.
The tiara is the icing on the cake. A beautiful shot!
How very smart are you. I need to find one of those friends. We just completed Colton's 3, 6 , 9, & 12 months pictures and the husband says NO MORE!! Further more, me wall space is getting very limited. The other children (Lord willing) when they come won't have any wall room.
Addison looks perfect!
Wish I knew someone! Great idea though! The bartering system has it's merits!
I'll work for food. Now let's see--what's in it for you?
I love your method! And love the picture! It's priceless. I'm sure she'll thank you for it one day - like when you pull it out to show the boys that call on her.
Aren't you going to at least explain to us why she has a feathered tiara and shoes to match.
That's such a good idea. One of my best friends has a photography studio and my husband is a graphic designer, so we've had a constant stream of bartering that's kept us in free kid portraits!
What a doll!
Try a new(clean) feather duster under her chin next time. My boys love it and giggle everytime
Blessings
Not so sure she's loving the tiara! She is a doll!
We have a friend who takes the kids pics. She does an amazing job, and all I have to do is have her over for an afternoon. Good deal here I'd say.
I have a friend that takes pics if I let her use them in her portfolio and I usually make her some washies too. Trading is the best!
Where can I get a friend like yours?
What a great deal! And what a DOLL!
Absolutely adorable! Good tip.
She does rather look like she's being tortured, doesn't she??
Bless her.
And now I'm trying to figure out who I can cook for and get some free pictures....
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