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Monday, December 28, 2009

Christmas Article

With Gwyneth's second birthday quickly approaching, and our family of three celebrating our first Christmas in our new home, our friend and writer, Connie Sage wrote a follow-up story on our family which ran in one of our local newspapers on Christmas day...

Christmas at the Lawrensons looks pretty ordinary.

A 7-foot tree trimmed with white lights and childhood ornaments. Presents under the tree. A big dinner planned with family.

But for Nate, Tricia and Gwyneth Lawrenson, today is particularly joyful: Mother and child are healthy.

Gwyneth, who will be 2 years old on Jan. 8, was a “micro-preemie,” born at 1 pound, 6 ounces while her mother, Tricia, was on a ventilator.

Three months after Gwyneth’s birth, Tricia, who was in the end stages of cystic fibrosis, received a double lung transplant.

“This year we can relax and enjoy the holiday season and spend time with family,” said Nate, 28....

Read the rest of the article Here!

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Hey I occasionally stumble onto your blog and I happened to see the article when reading the local paper what an amazing story = ) May god continue to bless your family !!

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  2. ErikaDecember 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    what an awesome article!!! sending you guys so much love this Christmastime. (((hugs)))

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  3. KathyDecember 28, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Fantastic. What a wonder it is too look back and see the precious gifts you have been given!

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  4. JaneDecember 28, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    again you encourage me to think outside the box of "typical life". thank you. (regarding your anti-commercialism of Christmas)
    Two years...where has the time gone???

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  5. ElleDecember 28, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Sending wishes to you for a Happy, Healthy New Year, Nate. Praying that God will continue to keep his protective hand on you and your beautiful girls.

    Nice photos of Meka. Way to go, Tricia.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    What an awesome privilege it has been to pray for your family for more than two years now. I am constantly reminded of God's goodness, His faithfulness and overwhelming grace every time you share your amazing testimony and updates. Tonight, the prayers will be nothing but praise ... mixed with some happy tears! Destiny D.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    I love this!!!

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  8. Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba)December 29, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Lovely story. :)

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