Some news ......

Jeff and I have some exciting news to share but we wanted to let Leah do the honors:

Yes, Baby Turnquist #2 is due in late August (8/27 to be exact - and Jeff's birthday is 8/26!)
We have known since mid-December; we had the CVS testing done on 2/10 (Leah's 2nd birthday) and just got the results on Friday.  Baby #2 will not be affected with EB, but will be a carrier.  

(Each pregnancy has a 25% chance of no EB gene being inherited, two 25% chances of getting the EB gene from just 1 parent (carrier), and 25% chance EB genes from both parents and thus, affected).  

And ..................

IT'S 

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GIRL!!!!

Needless to say, we are beyond ecstatic!!!  Not to mention relieved, shocked, exhausted from the wait, a wee bit nervous, and of course: THANKFUL!




Here she is waving hello to everyone:

I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him.
1 Samuel 1:27

From a Lullaby to Goodbye

(I have previously posted about this, just as a quick blurb; but now I have more details and actual links to share).

From a Lullaby to Goodbye is a new book, created by Patti McKenna and written by over 2 dozen people who have had to say goodbye to a child much too soon.  The book is meant to comfort newly bereaved parents, grandparents, etc by sharing experiences and offering encouragement.  

I am honored to have Leah's story included in the book.  Her chapter is titled 'When God Gives Us Angels'.  

At the moment the book is only available in ebook format, and only available at the blog Patti has set up for the book:

http://lullabytogoodbye.wordpress.com/

The cost is $9.00

I've been told that the ebook will be uploaded to Amazon shortly as well.

The print format of the book is still in the works; but when it is available I will provide a link.

Leah's Birthday Fundraiser

Well, I just sent in the donation to DebRA for all the money we've raised selling the flower seed cards.  

Though the fundraiser is still not done ...... I am very happy to announce that with the money we've raised so far I was able to send, in Leah's memory, a donation of ....................

$1,055!!!!

Thank you to everyone who has helped; either by buying some cards, sharing the fundraiser with your family, friends and co-workers; or just spreading the word via Facebook!! 

I know Leah is proud of all of us.....

Happy Birthday Leah!

Happy 2nd Birthday in Heaven Leah!

Dearest Leah, Mommy and Daddy love you and miss you so much Princess.

I know that my redeemer lives, 
and that in the end He will stand on the earth.
And after my skin has been destroyed, 
yet in my flesh I will see God
Job 19:25-26

P.S. Tomorrow I am going to send in the donation from all the seed cards we've sold over the past few months.  I will do a separate post with the grand total letting everyone know.

Flowers for Leah Fundraiser Update

Well, we're coming down to the last scheduled month of the fundraiser to commemorate Leah's 2nd birthday!

So far $815 has been raised!   

That's awesome!!  Thank you so much to everyone who has donated!

Now, all along I knew having a fundraiser based on butterflies and flowers in the winter was a bit 'un-timely' - but, given that Leah's birthday is smack dab in the middle of winter, that's just the way the cookie crumbles.  

So, with 2 months to go till spring, a boat-load of seed paper still to go around, and still new interest in folks to purchase seed cards, I've decided to continue the Flowers for Leah fundraiser; at least through the spring.

(I just ordered another 250 cards, with a new design to boot!)

So, I will still be sending a check to dEBra the day after Leah's birthday, with whatever we've raised up until then.  After that I will send additional donations in Leah's name until the fundraiser officially ends.  

To order just 1 card, please click on the yellow PayPal 'donate' button on the right sidebar.  

To partake in the most frequent order, a set of 5 cards; the cost would be: 

By check: $27.00         (Email me for details about where to send your check).

Via PayPal: $28.50      (Email me if you like this option and I will send you an invoice via PayPal).  Please note: The extra cost is to cover the fee's PayPal charges 

And again, if you'd like more, please e-mail me and I'll be happy to help you.  

Also, if you live outside of the US; please don't let the hassle of international shipping deter you.  I am currently getting ready to send out packets to folks in the UK and Canada.  

For any and all questions, my email is: MegGehring@gmail.com

Thanks everyone!