Mark's Last Post

It’s with mixed emotions I write this last post. Will's NICU journey is now over and we have moved to life’s next stage – and for that I am thankful. Nichole and I will miss however, sharing images of Will and receiving reassuring responses that greet our posts on mornings after.

The blog started as a concise means to update Will’s progress, but quickly evolved into a photo journal and outlet for expressing our fears, as well as joys. At times, posting was more therapeutic than reporting.

While aiming to document Will’s growth and various medical hurdles, I also tried to capture the raw emotion of our rollercoaster ride through intimate photos of Nichole and Will and thought it equally important to document the prodigious work of our nurses and doctors – to whom we owe the life of our child.

Will is home now and brightening up our house – with his infectious smile, his gas and his wailing! We slept very little the first night, as only holding him seemed to comfort his cries. Perhaps tonight will hold a different outcome. Considering the alternative though, we have no complaints.

In closing, I have one final message - to all of our readers, friends, family and loved ones – thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.