nyc (september 30th, 2012) - part 1 — by Kelly Smith on Thursday, April 11, 2013

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Every Thursday I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...

oh boy — by Kelly Smith on Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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Kids are funny. Three year olds are funny. Boys vs. girls are funny.

ruby jane — by Kelly Smith on Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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In this post , I mentioned that Tyler named Matilda's doll Ruby. She got the doll in her stocking for Christmas and we had decided that ...

first food — by Kelly Smith on Monday, April 8, 2013

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Matilda is eating food. I don't like it. I didn't like it with Parker, either. It makes me nervous. But it was time, she is ready. S...

emery's baptism — by Kelly Smith on Friday, April 5, 2013

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Having family come for a visit is always so refreshing. I really can't think of anything better than gathering together, especially when...

transplant candidate — by Kelly Smith on Thursday, April 4, 2013

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Time at this point was undetectable. I had not slept in days and was as awake as ever. A large group of doctors started gathering outside Ma...

he turned three — by Kelly Smith on Wednesday, April 3, 2013

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How is it that time can stay so still and move so fast at the same time? The image in my mind of holding Parker for the first time is so fre...

donate life — by Kelly Smith on Tuesday, April 2, 2013

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I have to admit that during our last visit to NYC, my heart was broken and my eyes were opened. The waiting room was full of children, ye...

easter — by Kelly Smith on Monday, April 1, 2013

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Matilda's first Easter was wonderful. It was busy and a little stressful but every time I looked at Matilda I could not help but realize...