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At this time on this day two years ago, I was in Michigan on my way back to Terri's sister's house to resume caring for my three older nephews. I had just spent the morning sitting beside an incubator in the NICU with a little 8lb. 2 oz. boy who had been born at 5:06 that morning. Though we were very aware of the many challenges that would meet us in the coming days, including Corbin's first open-heart surgery which would take place on his third day of life in this world, this was a wonderful time of rejoicing for the gift we had received.
At this time on this day one year ago, we were gathered with many of you for Corbin's first birthday celebration. We tried to coax him into eating some cake, but he preferred chewing the cardboard plate. Again, we basked in the grace of God that sustained Corbin through a very difficult first year and looked forward with anticipation to the grace that would get us through the coming year, whatever it may hold.
At this time on this day, we grieve that Corbin is no longer with us for we miss him terribly. I look through the pictures and I can remember exactly what it feels like to have that wiggly body in my arms and how he would giggle when I bounced him up and down, yet he's not here to hold. And again, we praise God for His goodness, mercy, faithfulness, and grace never-ending.
We will spend this evening together with Terri and Travis and their boys as a family. Though we deeply grieve our loss, there is much reason to rejoice. God blessed the lives of thousands through this young boy's twenty-three months on this earth, and the impact is eternal. God used Corbin's half-heart to teach us to love, trust, and live for Him with our whole hearts. Please pray for all of us, especially on this day. I won't attempt to list the unique challenges of today, but our Father knows.
With thanks for your care for us,
Lattany
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