Heart Month Day 5: Hospital

We were blessed in Michigan that there are three great hospitals that all treat CHDs. Our pediatric cardiologist said he would trust the surgeons at any of them with his kids. We ended up at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. Both kiddos had the same surgeon and we could not be more pleased with the care both they and we received from the doctors, nurses, and staff. The hospital is full of amazing art and there’s even great stuff outside. We were there over two different Thanksgivings, so I figured I should share the Christmas trees from those stays as well.

These days, Mira is seen at Columbia in NYC. She loves taking a bite out of the Big Apple.

Hospitals can be scary places, especially when your kids are there. Don’t just go by a hospital’s ranking on some list. Look at convenience and how well the people there take care of you and your child.

Day 16 - The Froggy Blanket

When I originally planned this series, it was going to showcase favorite moments or images from Patrick's life. And though I've been doing more traits and characteristics with multiple photos, there are some great singular images I want to share.

This first one is shortly after he was given this great froggy fleece blanket. As I mentioned before, with the exception of trips, I have slept under this blanket every night for the more than five years since he passed. It keeps me feeling connected to him and surrounded by his love.

This picture also has his signature grin and eye twinkle, all flirt and joy even when stuck in the hospital. In many ways, this is such a quintessential Patrick picture. I hope you love it as much as I do.