Sunday, December 19, 2010

Welcome to Our Blog

Welcome to our blog.  We are Brandi and Chris, and we have begun writing this to document and share our story of love and determination for our daughter, Scarlett Grace. We have called her Butterfly from her first day, so this blog is named for her.

Scarlett was born on October 16, 2010.  On December 17, 2010, we discovered she has a massive brain tumor.

This is a record of our experience as it happens.  No guarantees about regularity or frequency of posts, but we want to share with others how amazing our daughter's life has been so far, and how we are going to fight for the best possible life for her from now on. 

27 comments:

Jamie said...

<3 i'm so sorry. my daughter is 4 days younger than yours. my heart is with you all

Anonymous said...

Brandi & Chris- Keep the faith and be strong and positive. Our hopes and prayers are with you and your family. George, Mary & Amy Johnson

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for you all., know that there are people praying for your butterfly and your family.

Anonymous said...

Your family and your precious girl will be in our thoughts and prayers. God is with you, and praying He makes His presence very known in the days, weeks and months ahead.

Anonymous said...

I hope the best for little Scarlet. We will keep her in our prayers. Keep us updated please.

Anonymous said...

Praymg for Scarletts strength, and comfort.. also, praying specifically for the skill of those medical professionals working with her, from the doctors to the nurse as she places an IV line.

Anonymous said...

OMG! How absolutely awful for you. At a time when you should just be happy, you have this added burden!
She is a beautiful little girl & I hope & ptay that she will make a good recovery xxxx

blog said...

May the Lord surround and bless your family. Remember that he won't put no more on your shoulders than you can bare to carry but sometimes its trying. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and may God bless you all.
Jessica Blackwood

Anonymous said...

you and your family is in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery of your precious little girl....

Arlette said...

Hi there - I saw an article, comment, reference to you on Facebook, and I contacted Kimberley JT, and she directed me here. Please contact me as soon as you can, as I may be able to assist with a help-meet for your little one.

Anonymous said...

our prayers and thoughts are with your beautiful baby girl and your family. We pray for her strength and fast recovery. Have faith and hang in there. God is always close by.

Anonymous said...

Brandi and chris keep strong for your little Butterfly as she will draw from that strength. Sending you all my prayers for a speedy recovery for your little one.. God Bless!

Angie said...

I'm praying for your little girl and your family.

Anonymous said...

I'm praying for Scarlett & your family everyday<3

Christine said...

I'm praying for your gorgeous girl and for your family.

Unknown said...

I will be praying for Scarlett and the rest of your family.

Anonymous said...

I read about your sweet girl in my BBC (July 2010) group. She is so adorable...I am praying for a miracle...there are so many people praying for you...Bless you and your sweet little butterfly <3

Anonymous said...

Amazing how far the love for a child can take us and how far we are willing to fight for them. Your butterfly is only a day younger than my son so your story has really touched me in many ways. Your courage and determination is incredible and I know in my heart that your baby girl is a fighter and that she will over come this. I don't know why these horrible things happen but I know they happen in order to bring faith and humanity out in people. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and thank you for sharing with us all your fight to give Scarlett a chance to live!! God Bless

Unknown said...

I am so sorry to read about your little girl. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers and I will keep up with your blog daily. Thank you for keeping people updated on Scarlett's status. God Bless and watch over all of you.

Sarah N Paul said...

I am a mom from BBC (April 2010). I am not much of a prayer, but I wanted to send healthy vibes and love to your daughter. and an e-hug to you and ur husband! Hoping all goes super smooth on the 5th. Stay strong mama! (mom up! hehe I love it)

Anonymous said...

I will pray for your butterfly with all my heart tonight. We have the same birthday :) 10/16 is a very special day.

Anonymous said...

BBC Mom here-
Your little girl is in my prayers. Ample wishes of strength and love to you and your family.
Stay strong little Butterfly.

Anonymous said...

You and your family are in my prayers

Anonymous said...

A June 2009 BBC mom here. I can't imagine what you are going through. I am so sorry that this is happening, it is just one of those things you can't understand why. I must say you guys are doing a wonderful job at staying strong for your baby girl!! What amazing parents she has and what a beautiful strong willed baby girl you have to put up such a fight!! I will pray for you and your family!! Scarlett we have faith in you sweetheart..faith that you will get through this..stay strong..your parents need you!

Anonymous said...

Aug 09 BBC Mom here. Scarlett is in my prayers as are both of you.

Anonymous said...

Sending positive thoughts your way! Scarlett and both of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

I just want to tell you that I read about your situation on Baby Center shortly after you found out about the tumor and I've been praying for your family. It's been a while since I've been on Baby Center and I finally got back on and saw your story again. So I came here and I have read this whole blog and I am praying so hard for little Scarlett. Scarlett is such an amazing little girl and are amazing parents. Love and prayers sent your way.