Good Morning everyone. This is my first post on this side of the blog, but after reading some posts I thought I should leave a little note.

Congratulations for Megan and Rodrick. I feel that I have walked in their shoes so that is why I feel compelled to say something. It's always hard to know that your child isn't well and there is nothing that you can do to help them. One of the hardest things I have ever done was to leave the hospital without Aidan, so my heart goes out to Megan. I'm sure people understand to some degree, but there is an inner struggle that is heart wrenching. I too stayed at the Ronald McDonald house. It's a blessing that that R.M House is even an option. It was the only comfort I had knowing that I was a stones throw away from the hospital. The nurses and doctors that work in the NICU are truly God's angels because when I saw them give Aidan an IV in his head because his other veins were so small it took my breath away. Even though all the babies in there are quite ill, there is still a sense of hope when you walk in there.

To this day, whenever I go to the hospital or the Dr's office and wash my hands with the soap, it immediately takes me back to the time Aidan was in the NICU. 5 years later and it feels just like yesterday.

Keep your faith strong because this is God's child and he is taking care of him right now. All you can do is pray and send your love to Michael. I will be praying for Megan, Rodrick and Michael.

To everyone else in Crosbyton and the surrounding area, I think of you all often. Hopefully I will be back to visit soon. Even though I live in a big city I still get homesick for a small town. Take care and I hope that God has something great for you around the corner.

Allison, Aidan and Alexander Gillespie