My Heart is Full

I am very happy today because I have someone to take Eden's milk.  It really seemed to work out perfectly.  Some may say coincidence, but I tend to think that other powers were involved.

First, I would like to thank everyone for their wonderful suggestions.  They were all so appreciated.  Many of you have heard me comment about Eden's special friend Bela.  She was born the same day as Eden also with a heart defect and a chromosomal disorder called Turner's syndrome.  In my comments I tell everyone that the Tanner and Avery Milne and Bela are friends or our.  They are now, but we really did not know each other at all until last fall.  The ironic thing is that they live about 5 miles from our house and we learned of each others situations while still pregnant from our husbands.  Marcus and Tanner at the time were business acquaintances and I would get all of my updates through Marcus.  Since Eden and Bela were born (you can link to her blog from mine), Avery and I have only kept in contact through our blogs, but not a day went by that I did not think of Bela and how she might be fairing.  Like Eden, Bela has a very complex heart defect and each day with her is cherished.  It was not until Eden's memorial that I met and hugged Avery for the first time and how sweet that moment was.  We were like old friends reunited, but we'd never met.  Funny how one situation can bring people so close together.  Anyway, right after my post yesterday about my milk, Marcus received a text saying that Avery would love to use the milk for Bela.  I was honored!  As Avery and I talked this morning she said that she had wanted to call me over the weekend and ask what I planned to do with the milk but thought it might be a touchy conversation.  As I can relate, it is not easy to care for other children and a sick baby and pump enough to maintain an adequate supply for feedings.  Bela can not breast feed or take a bottle any longer because of aspiration and growing issues so she gets all of her milk through her feeding tube.  It works out perfect that as Avery is coming to the end of her supply, I have plenty to offer.  You have to wonder if Eden wasn't looking out for her special "forever" friend Bela.

Some people may think this situation strange, but I feel so blessed that I can help another family who has come to mean so much to us.  Every ounce of milk I have was pumped with love and I know that Bela and her family will be grateful.  Today is a good day!