Dear Family and Friends,
As you know, at this time last year, we were with Alli in intensive care waiting for her heart surgery and learning about infantile spasms. We have come a long way over this past year and we just wanted to share our gratitude with you, since we can't be with many of you in person.
At Thanksgiving 2012 we are thankful for the following:
The many trips my parents have made here to help us around the house and to keep a sense of "normal" for Samantha
The medical and developmental progress Alli has made over the past year through the tireless efforts of many specialists, therapists, and surgeons.
To be employed and by such people that are so generous and sympathetic to the many unexpected events over the past year
The healthy arrival of baby Millie, or Miwi (as Samantha affectionately refers to her)
The joining of the Stocks to our immediate and extended family and the joy they have brought to Carrie's life
Samantha's strength and resilience in handling aspects of childhood that will be drastically different from her peers and the many laughs she brings to our house on a daily basis
The many sacrifices you have made to help us.
The gift of being able to travel to Raleigh this Thanksgiving to celebrate with our family here.
Finally, we are saddened, but grateful, for the addition of Grandpa Culos, to Alli's many heavenly advocates. We know he looks out for her and believe that he conspires with Grandma Brune to help us on a daily basis. It is hard to see Alli smile and not think of him.
We wish we could be with you to celebrate today, but know how thankful we are to have you in our lives.
With love and gratitude,
The Hakerem's
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