Lily loves everyday she has, especially the ones she’s not in the hospital. Lily is the strongest little girl I know, my hero.

I stand DBA Strong with the help of my family, friends, and DBA friends.

Though in our hearts we desire to be free from DBA, we have learned patience, love, trust, perseverance, compassion, courage, and to cry.

Of all the people on earth, the Lord your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure. -Deuteronomy 7:6

This is David at 1 month old weighing almost 2 pounds. DBA changed our paths in life, but I will ALWAYS be there to hold his hand for he holds my heart.

We are not the first to say this and we will not be the last, the DBAF has saved our child’s life. I cringe at the thought of what her care would be had we not met the DBAF.

Living with DBA has had its ups and downs, but with all the love and support we have gotten from our family and friends, we have been able to provide our daughter with the best life possible.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict. – William E. Channing

And when the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through or how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, in fact, whether the storm is really over. BUT…one thing is certain: When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in!

Living with DBA teaches you to enjoy the moment.