I Want My Present!!!

After yesterday’s post about things I miss, I was looking through some pictures.

This was on Carmen’s 1st birthday, July 20, 2007, a couple of weeks after we found out that she most likely had Tay Sachs.

“I wonder what is in this package?”

Carmen's 1st birthday present

“I want my present!”

Carmen reaching for present

“Now, I’ve got it!”

Carmen and Lauren with book

I never thought that would be the last time I would see Carmen reach for something. I am glad I took a picture! Take more pictures!

5 Responses to “I Want My Present!!!”

  1. wes© January 29, 2009 at 2:14 pm #

    The very next thing she reaches for will be a hug from her creator. You can’t beat that! I am jealous.

  2. Debbie January 29, 2009 at 2:57 pm #

    So sweet!!
    You inspired me to get out my camera. It’s been collecting dust lately.
    PS. Are you doing ok? Looking back must be so hard on you. email me if you want to. If there is anything I can do from afar, let me know, k?

  3. Tom January 29, 2009 at 4:19 pm #

    I read your site almost daily. We have two amazing children from Guatemala dn our Callie has many of the dame features as Carmen. It is so hard for me to read this site and not be moved to tears and feel so bad and blessed at the same time.

    Today I have been dragging around the house feeling sorry for myself…we have an ice dam and a leaky ceiling…our electric bill just came in and it is almost $400. I am so ashamed…I could have been enjoying my wife and kids and now I just can’t wait for their naps to end. We are so blessed to have this amazing site. Carmen is touching so many people. IF there is ever anything that I can do for your family just ask because I owe you and Dave, Lauren and Carmen so much.

    Know that God is with you and so are my thoughts and prayers.

  4. Brittany Ibarra January 30, 2009 at 12:19 am #

    This really truly touches my heart. I am so sorry. There are no words. My heart aches for you!

  5. Karen from MD February 1, 2009 at 8:12 pm #

    Thanks for sharing those pictures. They were precious…made me cry…

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