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Our dandelion girl is 1 year old!!
To say that we are grateful for her life is an understatement. There were many months that I feared we wouldn’t get to celebrate this monumental birthday. But here we are, and I’ve never been so happy to see a disastrous mess of cake crumbs and frosting all over my dining room floor.
Today has been full of heavy, opposing emotions.
We are beyond thankful that Moriah is thriving and doing so well. However, we are processing all that’s happened during her first year of life.
I personally have had to grieve the loss of so many things.
When I was pregnant with Moriah, we knew she was our last baby. I was so excited to truly cherish all the things like breastfeeding, baby wearing, and newborn snuggles.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to do those things and I’ve spent most of her first year of life processing and grieving these losses.
It’s been a heavy year and instead of enjoying her newborn months, we spent most of it terrified FOR her life. I know this might seem like a dark post for a first birthday, but I just have to be honest.
So many other #medicalmamas are out there in the trenches and I want them to know they’re not alone.
This #medicalmama life is really hard.
I’m so thankful for a savior that hears my prayers and sees my tears. I’m thankful for the hope we have in Jesus. Moriah was born with a purpose.
Some days it’s hard to truly understand it, and the desire to have a “normal” baby hurts.
BUT, I know that she came into this world to change lives and give God all the glory.
She is a fierce, wildflower warrior and she’s just getting started.

Moriah Johnson

Rogersville, MO

Transplant Type: Liver

Transplant Status: Transplanted

Goal: $100,000.00

Raised: $55,472 of $100,000 goal

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