My name is Leslie and I started this blog as a 25 year old mother to the most beautiful baby boy I had yet to meet, Isaiah. Before birth, Isaiah was diagnosed with a rare condition called semi-lobar holoprosencephaly (HPE). We were told that he was not likely to survive past birth.
Now, Isaiah is a happy, smiling infant. He brings me, and everyone he meets, so much joy and happiness.
I have been married to my wonderful husband John since January 30, 2010. We live in Minnesota and are blessed to have a beautiful family full of love and support.
In our free time, we enjoy the outdoors. We love camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and spending lots of time out on the lake in the wonderful sunshine.
We also have a crazy dog named Duchess. Our lives would be so boring without her. She is always around when we need something to make us smile.
This blog allows me to share my journey with family, friends, and others I have yet to meet. I hope to help others who are in similar situations.
Beautiful blog, very well written. I’m sure you will touch many lives. Thanks for sharing.
How beautiful! God looked down from heaven and saw two loving and compassionate souls. He knew he could entrust to them, one of his very special angels. He would use them to be a source of compassion and hope to others. God knew they would be firm in their faith and their belief that all life is precious, and a special gift to be cherished. He chose you! How Beautiful!
Hi Leslie & John – I’m a co-worker of Karen (John’s mom) and I just wanted you to know that you’re family has been in my thoughts & prayers…this blog is a wonderful thing, and you’re doing a great job with it! I created a link on my Facebook page to share your story with others.
“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Philippians 4:13)
I hope that this blog can you bring you both strength, love and hope! Thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Gina
I am also a co-worker of Karen’s. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Through a very different set of circumstances, my first baby was born still. Your post from the 16th put to words the thoughts I was not able to express in my second pregnancy. That feeling that no one could fully understand that a pregnancy can ever result in anything but a healthy baby.
Romans 5:3-5
3More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
As the birth of your beautiful boy approaches, may you have enough.
Kara
John, Leslie and Isaiah,
God bless you and your wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys and we’re here if you need anything. Love you and miss you guys
Reid, Julene and family
Leslie, John and Isaiah
Welcome to the world beautiful baby boy! Congratulations Leslie and John and brand new Grandparents, Kim & Bob! We love you guys and will keep you all in our prayers! Anything you need, we’re here for you. See you soon and we can’t wait to meet your little man! Love, Bambi & Bill
Isaiah is BEAUTIFUL! I am so excited for the both of you. Congrats. Also the website is fantastic.
Hi there I would love to get more information off u about this diagnosis as our doctor has told u’s to look this up. We r waitin for our diagnosis but I’m sure this is it please get back to me
Leslie,
this blog is amazing and I can hear your strength and wisdom through your words. I hope you keep up with this and continue to be strong not only for Isiah but for you and John. I can’t imagine the hardships you’ve endured. but from the pics I’ve seen you truly do have an amazing happy boy!! I wish you and your family the best and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely an old friend & coworker
Christine R.
LOVE!!! Thank you for sharing! What a BEAUTIFUL boy you have!