Miracle Baby

This is Maylan with her Dad, Jared's brother. Maylan is four days older than Cole which makes her 8 months. You wouldn't know it from the smile that is always on her face, but she has spent a good portion of her life in and out of the hospital and at the Dr.s office. We were all saddened to learn when she was two weeks old that she had many problems with her heart. Thankfully she is a fighter and deeply loved by two sets of grandparents, two amazing parents, and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles who have all been fasting and praying for her.
But before I can tell you more I have to catch you up on the miracles that have occured to get her to the point of sitting in grandma's living room two weeks ago with us all ooohing and ahhhing over her every smile and coo!
Last summer over the fourth of July, Heather and I were sharing pregnancy whoas and complaints. It was fun to be pregnant together and expect little cousins together. We were all a little shocked that right out of flight training, Jason (Jared's brother) got stationed at Hill AFB. They had hoped to go over Seas and enjoy some traveling while their kids were young. In hind sight we can see why they got stationed at Hill. They have needed constant support from family members who live in Ogden.
Another small miracle was that Jared happened to be flying into SLC the day Maylan was diagnosed with all her problems for his older brother's 40th surprise birthday party. He was able to be there and help his family understand what the Dr.'s were saying and to comfort his mom and brother.
Next the surgeon at Primary Children's hospital that was overseeing Maylan's case was suddenly diagnosed with cancer and forced into retirement. At first her parents were dissappointed and sad. However after sharing her case around the country with many pediatric cardiologist teams, and finally getting a positive reply from a cardiologist team in Michigan, we believe she was put in the best surgical hands possible for her rare and unique heart.
She most recently traveled across the country and underwent open heart surgery (at 7 months old) in Ann Arbor Michigan. It was a scary and faith promoting experience hearing what they had to do for this little girl. She was accompanied by her parents, 3 year old brother, and two sets of grandparents ready and willing to do anything for her. After spending 5 weeks in Michigan everyone flew home. They were only home for a few days when Grandma Anderson's condition dramatically turned for the worse and she passed away. Karyl (Jared's mom) was home from Michigan and able to be there by her side as her mother passed away. Another small miracle that tells me that the Lord's hand is defintely guiding and watching over this special little girl.
A few days after Grandma Anderson's funeral, we all finally got to meet sweet Maylan. We had to remain 4-5 feet away from her at all times (she's susceptible to germs). She sat on a blanket in the middle of the floor while 12 cousins and some uncles and aunties watched her every move. She smiled and played and acted like a very healthy and normal 8 month old baby. What a testament to all those little cousins who have been praying for this little girl that prayer works and that Heavenly Father has a plan for every one of us. We love you Maylan.....keep getting stronger so we can hold you and hug you soon!!