Emmett's 4th Birthday!

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I can not believe it! Emmett is 4 years old today and what a monumental day! 

Four years ago, I met this little guy who was eager to come into the world at just 28 weeks gestation. It was an emergency C-section, which meant Michael and I had little time to come up with a final decision on a name. We chose Emmett because of how strong it sounded and it came from a Germanic origin. Rauch being a German name. The meaning of a name is important to us. While the nurses were prepping me for the C-section, Michael searched Google for the meaning behind the name Emmett.

 Emmett: Strong, persevering, powerful and universal leader. 

Wow! Little did we know as parent's then, what an impact this little life would have, not only to our family, but to the world!

Then...

Now!

It will take Emmett another 40 plus years to match up years to as many surgical procedures he has had performed over the past 4 years. I sure am grateful for the many miracles our Father in Heaven has performed for our little boy! We are so grateful for these blessings! Today we are going to celebrate!

In honor of our Emmett, today I want to reflect and give thanks to the many people who have impacted our lives forever... These people will forever have an lasting mark on our hearts for their time, service, love, sacrifice and energy they have shown our little boy and family. So let the list begin:

Dr Craig Egan

Dr Steven Nelson

Michelle Chacon-RN

Susie-NICU RN

Karen-NICU RN

Jan-NICU RN

Julie-NICU RN

NICU Nurse Practitioner's

Alicia- NICU message therapist

Dr Ellis- MD

Dr Abrams-MD 

All the other NICU RN's and RT's who made a lasting impact on Emmett

All the INCREDIBLE Intensivists MD's at Phoenix Children's Hospital PICU

All of the wonderful Nurse Practioner's at PCH PICU

(Cassie, BJ, Amy, Susan, Merideth, Kim and more)

Dr Lacy

Dr Tong

Dr McOmber

Dr Roa

Wendy Pauker- Child Life

Brie-RN

Arica_RN

Dixie-RN

Holly-RN

Kara-RN

Amy-RN

Grandma Sue-RN

Jen- Wisconsin;)-RN

Jen A.-RN

Ida-RN

Serena-RN

Megan-RN

Dr Wendy

Dr Shepherd

All the Respiratory Therapist in the PICU at PCH

All of the many other wonderful PICU nurses

All of the Pre and Post Operation nurses

Endoscopic nurses

OR nurses

Jen-PT
Jackie-PT NICU
Kristen-SP
Monica-SP
Kim-OT
Sherryl Knight

Sharmain-RN

Lisa-RN

Sue-RN

Todd-RN

Dr von Allman

Marilynn Stoops

Dr de Alacon 

Dr Wood

Becky L-RN

Dr Pointer

PICU RN's at Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Last but not least:
Ethan
Grandma and Grandpas
Aunts and Uncles
Cousins
Sunrise Mountain Ward
Dear, dear Friends

I know I am missing many incredible people/ Nurses who helped impact our lives, especially Emmett's. Please forgive me if I did not mention your name. Thank you forever and ever for working around the clock to help save Emmett's precious little life. We LOVE you! 

Go Emmett, Go! 

We love you sweet boy with all of our hearts!!!

Happy Birthday!!!!!