7/6/06 Mommy & Baby Burke



Isn't he cute! :) He looks like daddy but with darker hair! He's doing ok today (post heart surgery) but still needs help breathing as his medications for pain cause him to not take as many breaths on his own. We are very very proud of his strength and endurance for the past 10 days of his little life...what a fighter! Thanks for your continued prayers...we feel them!

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Anonymous said…
I said a prayer for you today

And know God must have heard-

I felt the answer in my heart

Although He spoke no word!

I didn’t ask for wealth or fame

(I knew you wouldn’t mind) –

I asked Him to send treasures

Of a far more lasting kind!

I asked that He’d be near you

At the start of each new day

To grant you health and blessings

And friends to share your way!

I asked for happiness for you

In all things great and small –

But it was for His loving care
I prayed the most of all!
3:15 PM
Anonymous said…
chris, that is a great photo of you two. I'm so glad he is doing well. Hopefully, this will be the last surgery. Take care,
-derek
9:31 PM
Anonymous said…
Burke, Nate and Chris,

Congratulations from Noah, Dianne and Lance in Entiat, WA. What a thrilling time for you. I am so glad to hear things are going well for Burke. We really appreciate your pictures and explanations. It's like being right there.

We'll keep you in our prayers. Hope to see you soon. By the way, we celebrated Noah's 2nd birthday yesterday. Oh what fun is in store for you!

God Bless, The Hansen's
6:12 AM
Anonymous said…
You are a beautiful and beaming mom watching over a precious and very special little boy. What a beautiful picture of the two of you! Thank you for sharing your story with us - I cannot wait to hear about when you hold him for the first time! Look out water works! If he's anything like his mama - he is a strong fighter full of endurance and faith!

I love you and I wish continued strength for all of you, especially Burke!
10:34 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi guys! What a sweet photo of mommy & son! We just wanted to you know you're in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for the updates on little Burke. By the way, we LOVE the name. So adorable!! Love you guys!

Dana & Jen Kallevig
11:17 AM
Anonymous said…
I love you Chris, Nate, and little Burke...bubba miss you all and is praying for you!
12:57 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Nate and Chris, Burke is beautiful. Sorry when I sent a package I spelled his name wrong-it won't happen again. We pray that this week brings good progress and every week thereafter goes well until he comes home. Krisann
8:53 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi Nate and Chris,
Your Burke is so adorable.
I'm so glad he is getting stronger and better each day. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blessings, Kathy
9:23 AM
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