SHANNON & KEVIN :: UPDATE

It has been 18 months since we lost Michael. In some ways it seems like forever, and in some ways it seems like it was just yesterday.

Exactly 16 months after delivering Michael, on January 13th, 2009, we welcomed Brady Patrick into our family. We were scheduled to have a c-section on January 16th, but that was not to be. My water broke, labor started, and 4 hours later we were holding our precious bundle of joy.

We believe that Michael had something to do with Brady coming on the 13th. We ended up in the same room that we had delivered Michael in. It was bittersweet to be holding Brady in my arms, when 16 months before we were in the same room and I was holding Michael in the palm of my hand. The doctor scheduled to do my c-section was not on when I went into labor...instead it was the wonderful doctor who had delivered Michael. Our angel was definitely with us that night, as he has been since he left us.

Life is good. Chaotic and crazy at times, but good. It is weird to think that Brady would not be here if it wasn't for losing Michael. Brady is a wonderful baby and has brought us so much happiness. We can't imagine life without him.

We are looking forward to this year's walk and to making more children's wishes come true. We love and miss you, Michael!