Happy New Year All...And Birthdays in our house.

January 2, 2005

Hi all,

Happy New Year, and hoping you all had a wonderful

holiday season. This time 5 years ago, we weren't sure

if Joe would live or die. Born at 1lb 15oz... our lives

went minute by minute. Today we still have a lot of

gratitude for each minute, day, month, and year

we have with each of our children, our family

and our wonderful friends.

On Dec. 31 - Joe turned 5 years old. What a MIRACLE!!

On Jan. 1st - I celebrated my 36th dancing in the new year with

my wonderful hubby and so much to be grateful for!!!

It has been the worst year so far on me physically but

with all your help, information and support ... I have

made it through with love and laughter.

Thank you all so very much...

Hoping the New Year brings you much love, laughter,

joy, gratitude and good health!!

love you all,

AnnMarie L. - Complex IV

Married to my best friend Rick,

Mom of (15), (12), Cassandra (6) and

Joe (5) - complex IV, lactic acidosis, CP,

tethered chord syndrome, dysautonomia, and

a smile that never quits :-)

January 2, 2005