Happy Re-birthday Miles!!!

One year ago, Miles was in UVA's PICU recovering from open heart bypass surgery. He had a ventricular septal defect-large and right pulmonary stenosis repaired. Within hours of the operation, he was off of the ventilator and squirming. He was a champ, and his attending nurse said that my son is not a cheap drunk.

Yesterday, our family had a quiet (is it ever with Miles around??) celebration to say thanks and take in the miracle which is this child's life. Much love and thanks to all of you out there that read and followed his heart surgery. I go back and re-read your comments all of the time. And they still make me cry but in a good way, a moving and humbling way.

Today, we're snacking on Rice Chex and having a Warren Zevon dance party. "He's the heavy-handed gent who ran amok in Kent..." A-ooooooooooooo! Miles is doing the "Werewolves of London" as a I type! He's now a vibrant and sprightly little boy; watching him go from a tiny and tired infant to a toddling, teething munchkin still takes my breath away. On March 3, Miles celebrates his birthday. July 25 will be the day we honor his rebirth, his second chance at life.

Thank you doctors, nurses, family, and friends. This was truly a team effort. Go TEAM MILES!!!