Abby and Lexie

We were lucky enough to get to spend a few days with Stephanie and Lexie about five weeks ago. She was in Houston finishing up lab work that was needed to get her on the transplant list. We had such a great watching the girls roll around on the floor, laugh, and hold hands. Lexie was and always will be Abbys friend, and now her Saint. Saint Lexie will always live on in our hearts. Unfortuneatly Lexie got her angel wings October 23, 2009. This is something I couldn't understand. All along, Abby and Lexie were said to be so much alike, compared in so many ways. I know these are the things you can never ask, things that will never be answered. I am greatful everyday for the gift of Abby in our life. She has taught us so much, not only about the heart, but about what comes from the heart. We have been forever blessed to walk this walk, fight this fight, and love as much as we have loved. The day Lexie passed away was also the one year aniversary of Abby's second open heart surgery. This was the start to days where we didn't know what to expect, days where we had no answers, and lots of questions, days when we didn't know ourself what the next day might bring. Every time I look at pictures from our many stays at the hospital I am reminded of how amazing things are. I know we are blessed, I know we are being watched over, I know we have no control of whats to come. All we can do is be the best we can be and hope that it's enough. Love to all~Mindy