The March of Dimes estimates that one million babies worldwide died this year because they were born too soon and 12 million more are struggling to survive because of their premature birth.
We certainly have a special appreciation for how staggering these numbers are and what they mean in terms of day-to-day life. Those of you who have helped us through these past 13 months certainly are aware of the impact premature birth has both on these babies and their parents.
We thought this would be an appropriate time to say thanks to all of you who have thought of us, prayed for us, comforted us, fed us, and supported us as we have navigated the battlefield that is prematurity. Your kindness and friendship has made an immeasurable impact on our lives and helped us better care for Zachary both in the hospital and now that he is home. Words seem insufficient to express how much you mean to us or how thankful we are for your generosity.
So on this Prematurity Awareness Day we'll be thinking of you and counting our blessings as Zachary continues to overcome his prematurity. And we'll be saying a prayer for the babies who are fighting this fight and for those whose fights have been lost. May God bless them all.
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