Sweet Dreams

I had the most wonderful dream that I have to share with everyone.

It happened early Sunday morning. I haven't dreamed about Will at all since he passed away.

In the dream I was back at Vanderbilt's critical care unit. I went into his room and picked up him out of the crib and sat down in the rocker as I used to. As I rocked him I started to look around the room wanting to know what his vitals were. As I looked at his ventilator, I couldn't see the screen because it was turned the other way. So I called for Will's nurse, and I asked her, "What is the ventilator setting at today?" And she replied, "Well, he isn't on the ventilator anymore... he is breathing on his own, don't you see?"

I looked down at Will in my arms. I started crying uncontrollably in my dream as I noticed he had no trach, no IV's, no feeding tube, no shaven head... he was perfect, healthy, and happy. He had the biggest smile on his face, almost laughing.

I know that Will was speaking to me in my dream... Mommy, I'm happy & healthy. Don't worry about me. I'm fine.

My only wish is that Josh (and everyone else for that matter) could have experienced this same dream. It is the most wonderful dream that I have ever had.

I put together this photo montage for baby Will. Included are some never before shared pictures that we took while we were in Michigan last fall. At the time, all we had was our camcorder, so those pictures aren't as good of quality. I hope you enjoy!!

Angel Tribute Video

Get out the kleenex! This is a dedication video for heart angels, and it includes Will. We know quite a few of the babies and their families in the video. Very touching!