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Tink said…
Beautiful picture!
Pam said…
Gorgeous photo, Gwen. I'd love to see it in color too, so we could see Ivey's pretty green eyes.

Merry Christmas to you, as well!!!
Shannon said…
Your children are beautiful!!! Ivey has VERY long eyelashes ;)
Merry Christmas to you!
Shannon in Austin (avid reader, just a lurker most of the time :))
Borbe Bunch said…
Hello friend, have a Merry Christmas....sorry it has been so long, such a busy/full time of year in addition to daily life :)
Much love,
Give Holiday Hugs to your precious Ivey.
Liz
Anonymous said…
Merry Christmas! Just love the photo!
Darcie said…
I just happened upon your blog (I'm not quite sure how1 :) ). Your daughter is such a doll! I am a special education teacher and am really interested in parents' perspective of the educational process. I look forward to hearing about your experience with the school for the visually impaired.
Darcie said…
Oh, and I hope you don't mind me linking you...
Joni said…
Your children are beautiful. I have been reading your story and updates for a few weeks now, but this is my first comment. We are new to town and I can't tell you how encouraging your posts have been for me even though our circumstances, while difficult, are so different. Your faith, your fortitude, and your love for your family reaches farther than you think. I look forward to meeting your sweet miracle in person someday.
Leslie said…
Merry Christmas! This picture is absolutely beautiful.

I am so glad you have found a happy place. It is such a blessing to be comfortable and content; we are getting there...slowly but surely.

I hope to blogging more regularly again soon.

Happy New Year!

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