29
March 2002
(If you missed the first chapter of the story, please see In
the beginning )
On the 17th of March 2003, Ayden and Zac blew out their FIRST BIRTHDAY candles!
The six of us. . . . . . . . .
.
.
Zac (left) and Ayden
The
absence of updates indicate how busy we were and how well both boys have
progressed thus far.
More updates to follow soon!
29 May
2002
Firstly . . . .Thanks for standing by us during the past few months.
You are Greatly appreciated!
Well what a roller coaster the past couple of months have been!
Zac looks
as if he's been through the wars... and he has the scars to prove it.
His operation was a huge success . Thanks for all the prayers offered in this
regard. .His Doctors are very happy with his progress so far. And so are we.
To think that two months ago he was knocking on heavens door. God has
really seen him through some rough times and we are eternally grateful to all of
you who have been praying with us.
There is one more hurdle for Zac to cross. Due to being pre-term and other
related problems his eyes have not developed ideally. The result is that he will need corrective
laser surgery. Yep, he will need another
operation. This treatment is the least intrusive of the options
available right now. So please help us pray that this op will be successful.
Zac did however pass his hearing test with flying colors. This was so good to
hear. There has been many tests done on both Ayden and Zac and they are so
tired of all the prodding and pricking. When we look back at it all... we
can see the benefits and are impressed and grateful for modern technology.
Ayden still has a final hearing test due but so far the results has been good.
He is now at home and having his fill of breast milk. I don't think Zac
appreciates this. Ayden now weighs in at 2,5 kg and has beautiful round
cheeks. He has become extremely demanding and is lapping up all the
attention. He also just recently discovered his crying voice. And
boy does he love to use it (mostly to ask for food). We have been blessed
that his progress so far has been less difficult.
This Smith Family has been through a lot so far and probably has more battles to
fight and obstacles to overcome... But by the Grace of God we will be conquerors...
Hey . . .As you noticed the site has received fewer updates recently, and
will probably be closer to monthly from now onwards. (we'll send Ayden and Zac
the web address when they're 18)
Ricky, Cherry, Rae, Darren, Ayden, Zac