Two Years Later................

WOW .... so far we have collected 72 blankets to take to the CICU at St. Louis Children's hospital during Macie's October appointment!

Grandma/pa Hawkins and Michael and I got Macie this new vanity for her second heart birthday! Macie loves it, she is such a girly girl! Grandma Vaughn brought her some new outfits, I'll post pictures soon.


Macie released balloon in memory of her donor, Destiny.



Having an afternoon snack on Destiny's memorial bench. Don't you wonder what she is thinking?

It's been two years since Macie received her Gift of Life. Michael and I are truly blessed. Looking back from now its hard to believe all our princess has been through. Saturday evening we had a Celebration of Life party at our home with family and friends.
We encourage everyone reading this blog to become an organ donor if you are not already. Two years ago Michael and I were told a heart transplant would be the only chance at life for our beautiful baby girl. Two years later we have our happy, healthy, thriving Macie. Please share Macie's story to encourage others to donate life.
Not a day goes by we don't give thanks to God for giving us his beautiful Macie. And to Macie's donor family we give thanks for your brave decision. At such a trying time you gave our daughter the Gift of Life. Destiny we feel your beautiful heart beat each night as we pray for your family. Your a shining angel.



Macie LOVED the Jumping House! We put it up Friday night and Saturday morning first thing she said was "IwannaJumpJump" and began jumping in the bed.



I think grandma Hawkins liked it just as much as Macie.

Macie with her cousin Dara


Mike with his sister Emily, nephew Quentin and niece Bella. Quentin got to spend the night. It was nice to spend some extra time with him.

Macie and her favorite neighborhood friend Anna. She loves this girl!


We posted a new poem at the bottom of the blog page.