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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Magic in Every Breath

Often, we fail to appreciate the things we've never had to do without. 

Until Ramsey, I don't think I stopped to consider the significance of every breath we take. When I was 5 months pregnant with him, we vacationed in Disney. Though I was fearful he'd never take a single breath on his own, I made a promise to return with him in 3 years.  In September, we fulfilled that promise with a celebration of his life at Disney World. 

Even though I never wanted to be that family wearing matching shirts, I couldn't think of a better reason to do so.  So, I designed T's for all the guys and girls.  The ladies and kids shirts had a silhouette of Ramsey holding a Mickey balloon and said "Magic in Every Breath". The men's shirts were simple stated, "Life is a Gift".  

It was a celebration worth repeating!!


Our group in front of Animal kingdom's "Tree of Life"









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17 comments:

  1. Mary LouOctober 29, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Lisa....
    I love, love, love the matching T-shirts!! How very creative!! ;-D
    Is that Incredible Hulk.... Made of Legos? Just wondering!! ;)
    --Raelyn

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  2. Mary LouOctober 31, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Lisa....
    Happy Halloween!! ;-O
    --Raelyn

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  3. Mary LouNovember 25, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Lisa....
    It has been over one month since you last posted on this Blog!! I am missing Ramsey, my Kindred Spirit CDH Buddy!! Are you excited for Thanksgiving? It is nearly here!! I am counting my blessings and can already taste the home-cooked food!! ;)
    --Raelyn

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  4. Mary LouNovember 27, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Lisa, Ramsey and family....
    Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!! ;)
    --Raelyn

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  5. Mary LouDecember 18, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Lisa....
    "I'm curious how many CDH kids have dealt with bowel obstructions and what the symptoms of them were. ~Lisa Barnhart Razza".
    I just read this on the Raising Healthy CDH Children Facebook page. You are Lisa Barnhart Razza.... Correct? I haven't any answers to your question. However. I do have worry and fear for sweet Beautifully Unique Ramsey!! Please tell me that you were only merely curious about bowel obstructions. Hoping and praying that Ramsey is okay!! ;)
    --Raelyn

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    1. TestDecember 23, 2013 at 1:07 PM

      Thanks for checking in. Ramsey was having some constipation, but I think everything is OK.

      Have a great Christmas!!

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    2. Mary LouDecember 28, 2013 at 10:15 PM

      Lisa....
      Hi, Friend!! I was going to stop by and "nag" you about not posting in awhile. But then I saw this!! Constipation. Good!! I am so very relieved {No pun intended!!} that what was ailing Ramsey is nothing serious!! ;)
      -–Raelyn

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  6. Mary LouDecember 23, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Lisa, Ramsey and family....
    Just stopping by to wish you a Merry Christmas!! ;)
    --Raelyn

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  7. Mary LouJanuary 5, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    I just posted a fictional children's story about this character who was born with CDH on my Blog, "Minuscule is good!". { http://writing--projects.blogspot.com/ } Check it out if you would like!! And maybe leave a comment so I know you visited? Raising CDH awareness with something I can do.... Writing!! I hope you enjoy it!! ;)
    --Raelyn

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  8. Mary LouJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Lisa....
    Thank-you for commenting on my new Blog!! I am glad that you enjoyed "The Star"!! ;)
    --Raelyn

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  9. Mary LouJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Lisa....
    It has been well over three months since you last posted on this Blog!! I am missing Ramsey, my Kindred Spirit CDH Buddy!! How has Life been? Me? I have experienced quite the interesting two weeks. On January 12th, I slipped, fell, and wrenched my right knee. I am now slowly in recovery!! I. Am. Resilient!! Then, on January 25th, I celebrated my birthday!! The "big 3-0".... ;-O
    --Raelyn


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    1. Mary LouJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:24 PM

      Ramsey....
      I just saw this on Facebook!! "Celebrating three sweet years today. Happy birthday Ramsey! It has been a sick week in our household so we'll celebrate next week!". Happy, happy, happy birthday, my Beautifully Unique Kindred Spirit CDH Buddy!! Here's to many, many, many more!! Feel better, little dude!! ;-D
      Lisa....
      Every birthday, in my book, is a "milestone" celebration. Whether it be three or thirty!! Because life is precious and short. So enjoy it to your full capacities!! {As I know you do!!} ;)
      --Raelyn


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  10. Mary LouMarch 4, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    Lisa....
    It has been over four months since you last posted on this Blog!! I am missing Ramsey, my Kindred Spirit CDH Buddy!! Life has been seemingly busy for me lately. I wrote a fictional children's story for March to post on my Blog, "Minuscule is good!". Hopefully today!! We have been watching my two-year old niece, "Amethyst", twice a week. How are you, Friend? ;)
    --Raelyn

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  11. Mary LouApril 2, 2014 at 11:52 PM

    Lisa....
    Hi!! I saw on Ramsey's Facebook page that people were wearing turquoise for CDH Awareness Day on March 31st!! Awesome!! I wanted you to know that I wore turquoise to church on Sunday, March 30th!! And, I wrote a Blog post for CDH Awareness Day on my Blog, Beautifully Unique, if you would like to check it out!! ;-D
    --Raelyn


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  12. Mary LouApril 24, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    Lisa....
    It has been six months since you last posted on this Blog!! I am missing Ramsey, my Kindred Spirit CDH Buddy!! And his brother, as well!! How is Life? ;)
    Love you later, Raelyn

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  13. Mary LouApril 25, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Lisa....
    I saw it!! I am going to read this new Blog post right now!! Thanks, Friend!! ;)
    Love you later, Raelyn

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