It has been the longest week of our lives and, finally, the Maple's are home. My lovely bride and our beautiful baby boy are safe and sound. Tara faced a deeply traumatic and emotionally charged week as she fought an all out battle against HELLP Syndrome. The moments were many where my heart dropped as her life was dangerously in the balance. Perhaps I will never be able to express how grateful I am that she is still with me. I will spend time putting the story together while we are at home. Tomorrow will be our first day at home as a family and we are looking forward to spending the time together. This amazing woman is as courageous and gentle and strong a creature as there ever existed. She is a brilliant light that guided our baby boy to the bright path ahead of him. I have never loved her more than I do at this very moment. Our love to you all, thank you for pouring your love and support into our family. Here they are, relaxing and enjoying the miracle of each other the night before we came home:
Thank you so much for sharing your story with all of us. We've been praying for you, and we are so happy that you are safe at home. Sending so much love and hugs your way!!!
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P.S. Our cookies with almond extract are almost done baking. Thanks for the tip Tara!
Yay! So glad that you are home, now the real fun starts! Just a little advice for you Jonathan (which I am sure you are already doing!) but do as much as humanly possible for Tara these first few weeks, that was the most amazing thing that Nick did for me when we brought Zoe home; and Tara LET HIM! It is super hard but no laundry, no cooking, no grocery shopping just lay in bed and enjoy that time with Declan. Lots of love to you and your beautiful family!
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My big sister is one incredibly strong, courageous and wonderful woman! Tara you were amazing and such a positive person during this whole situation! It's been wonderful to see you transform from my sister, my best friend, and now my nephew and your son's mother!
ReplyDelete<3 Love you so so much!!
We love you three and we are so thankful you are doing well. God has truly watched over you and made sure you made it home safely. Enjoy all your blessings! We love you!
ReplyDeleteNick and Lins
So thankful you are all home safely! Declan is truly blessed to have such wonderful parents! Lots of love!
ReplyDeleteYay! Home sweet home...I love the picture of Tara and Declan, so wonderful. Enjoy your time together in your own space-what a long week it has been!! Sending you lots of love!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jonathan and Tara. Baby Declan is beautiful. We're sorry to hear that you've had such a rough start to your new lives. We're glad that everyone is at home and Tara is doing better. You're in our thoughts and prayers. All our love,
ReplyDeleteUncle Mel, Anna, Nathan, Thomas, Brian and Nathanial
So so happy you are all home safe and sound! Love you three!
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Lizzy