Gabe and I spoke in sacrament meeting today and I talked about this video called "99 Balloons" that I had seen on Oprah. Its truly amazing to me what incredibly difficult trials some parents face, and I was so blown away by this family's story. Their little baby Eliot was diagnosed in Utero with a genetic disorder called Trisomy 18. Average lifespan for these babies is a mere 5-15 days if they survive birth - but Baby Eliot miraculously held on for 99 days. His parents chronicled every day with a birthday party and journal entry telling their little baby how much they loved him and how blessed they were to know him. Grab a tissue and enjoy the sweetest 6 minutes of your life. It will make you go squeeze and kiss your little ones.
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Yes, I saw this before and it made me bawl. You are cruel to post this. Just cruel.
Ok, so I'm not going to watch this on your post because I did see it on Oprah. I was a big blubbering mess then and I may be a worse blubbering mess if I watch it now. So touching.
I didn't see this until now.
Thanks for ruining my mascara.
I'm now off to do Caroline's bidding for the rest of the morning...just to cherish her healthy exuberance.
So touching! I had a beautiful little niece that had trisomy 18. She lived 3 months, which was 3 months longer than she was suppose to. It was amazing the spirit this little baby carried. I've never forgotten it. Though she was in our lives such a short time, she was a great blessing.
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