Visit with Samantha

Haven't seen this precious little girl since she was about 10 months old shortly after she left the hospital.  I made arrangements with her mom to visit with them before I left from my mission.  I was so delighted to see them coming toward the building where we met.  I walked up to them and said, "Hi, Samantha!"  She immediately reached her arms out for me!  Her mother was shocked and said,  "She never goes to anyone she doesn't know, let alone stays in their arms!"


That was the perfect way for me to say goodbye to this little miracle!  Amazing that she still remembered my voice and face.   All those months of rocking her, talking to her, and loving her in the hospital came flashing back.  Now here she is 1 1/2 years old and walking....no running!  She was only 1 pound 4 ounces when she was born in November.  At our first visit in March she was 7 pounds 13 ounces, but still having breathing problems.  She is still tiny, wearing size 6-9 month clothes, short, and still has to use the trek, but is full of energy and happy!