HAPPY NEW YEAR
Nolan has amazed everyone in the past few days, he’s nursing well, breathing almost entirely on his own, gained (and lost and gained) weight and has been awake for periods of intense and thrilling alertness. His Mimi and Dindin held him for the first time yesterday and were very excited. He also got to spend some quality time with his Papaw and Uncle Doolittle this past weekend. We all were very thankful that my brother Shannon was able to spend Christmas and the following week with his east coast family and give a shout out to his Auntie Amy who we wish could have joined us as well. (But we know she enjoyed her week of junk food and movies.) Other visitors from the west coast were former Chapel Hillians Lollie and Savannah, it was great to see them and have them back in the triangle for a few days. Thanks so much to everyone keeping him and us in their daily thoughts through all the dark and bright days in 2006. As we open the first day of the new year we want everyone to know how much we appreciate your support. Please keep thinking growing thoughts and pray for continued good health and steps forward for the little critter. We hope 2007 will be the year of the Bean.
Monday, January 1, 2007 at 7:07 pm
So glad to hear that Nolan was greeted in the arms of extended family. How wonderful!! BTW–only a day of junk food, not the whole week:-) Don’t want to set a bad example for our only nephew! Have a growing week envisioning so many good times to come!
-a
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 8:52 am
And away we go! How great is this? You know, “amazing” runs in the family, so we’re not surprised. But we are thrilled for you and for him and for all those gathered with you, especially for those who get to hold him for the first time. And we’re also glad the nursing continues to go well. Love and peace,
peter y paco
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 9:49 am
Happy New Year, Bean! This is just so exciting. Hard not to be in total awe of all that has transpired in the past several months. That the Bean is getting held and nursed and all that solo breathing…wow!
Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 1:17 am
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, baby Nolan. I am so proud of you! I think you continue amazing everyone. Keep up the good work. Much love to you and your family. Wish I could be there to hug you all!
This website is great, by the way!
Alice
Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 9:32 am
Nolan–
You are an inspiration!
You and your family make all of us better people.
Cindy
Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 12:17 pm
A very Happy New Year to all of you! May the good news continue and the blessings be many!
Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 8:48 pm
Our internet has been down…we missed the updates. Happy New Year family. Looks to be a good one.
Love Stephen
Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 9:06 pm
We love reading the wonderful news about Nolan’s growth, breathing, and nursing. This is a Happy New Year. We hold you all and the little-and-growing-bigger bean in our hearts and prayers.
Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 10:08 pm
We have been out of touch for about a week. What a joy to read the Happy New Year posts!!! The little man is amazing in every way. We look forward to meeting him in 2007. Love to each of you!!!
Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 10:42 pm
It’s been awhile since I’ve been able to leave a reply, but the love and thoughts from the Tenn. Peterson clan have still been sent out daily with rising sun. I’m just so happy every morning when I read a new post and find out the bean is breathing on his own or eating with out a tube. He is and will be a very special boy. Wishing the bean and his wonderfull parents great things in 07. Also wishing Uncle Doolittle and Auntie Amy a wonderfull and happy year, thinking of ya’ll also daily.Miss ya.
Peace and Happiness to all.
Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 1:20 am
just wanted you guys to know that we think of you often and are wishing you and your sweet little nolan all the best in 2007…
Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 1:20 am
I’m trying to learn to knit(i.e. summer scarves)for the legions of people waiting to hold The Bean at the front door of the hospital. Me first!
Sunday, January 7, 2007 at 1:24 pm
I had heard about the arrival of Nolan from Marie Summers and was so touched by all the care and love this baby was receiving from friends and family. I am a regular volunteer cuddler at the hospital on Thursdays and lo and behold came through on the 28th of December. Enquired if the Pod needed a cuddler (do this routinely) and they gave me this tiny baby. After I was settled and looked around “Lo and Behold” it was Nolan. I told the nurse I was Kara’s Nursery School teacher!!!!!! Anyway, I was thrilled, what a beauty - looks like his Mama, but I don’t know his Daddy. They moved him into the Isolette right after I left. Good luck, I will enjoy continueing to peek in on him, and maybe get to “cuddle” him again.
Monday, January 8, 2007 at 7:53 pm
You go big guy, well im thinking about you guys, hope to see him soon, i love you guys. Nolan you will do fine during the next surgery. You are one of the strongest little miracle babies that i know. Love you Nolan.
Lots of love caroline
hugs&kisses
Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 10:37 am
Hey guys, Kara i hope that you are feeling better. Maria, your slacking on the picture taking. Some of us would like to see some more of the ” Butter Bean”. Well Nolan i hope that you are doing well, and keep up the weight gaining. I will see you soon.
I LOVE YOU Nolan.
CAROLINE
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Hi to the Peterberrys–My calendar says that Nolan is to have a big B-Day tomorrow. Yeee-haw!! 4 months…wow!! I can’t wait until we are closer so we can sing and dance for this little precious boy. I hope that all is well this weekend. Joy for these moments.
Sunday, January 14, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Happy hippity hoppity birthday jumping bean!