It's Grow Time...

Day 11:

You're doing it Conor! You're on the path home, Son. It seems the only thing holding you back is your weight, which subsequently assists you in regulating your body temp. If we get all those things working in concert, we're bustin' you out, Buddy!

Today is Saturday, December 24th, 2011 - Christmas Eve. The greatest blessing of the season is of course welcoming you to the World, and so this Christmas is very, very special... But there are so many others, Conor. There are so many to consider and to hope for... To pray for. And while your fighting so hard to grow, and while your Mom and me are traveling back and forth to see you in the hospital, you won't hear a complaint from us... Not from this family. Because we recognize true sacrifice, Conor. We know there are Mommy's and Daddy's out there who are spending Christmas away from their children and their loved ones. And they do that for you, Conor. For you, me, Mommy... all of us. So to them, we say "God Bless and God Speed... And thank you for your service. Thank you for keeping us safe. Thank you for sacrificing time away from your families to protect mine."

Whether you serve your country or not, Conor, I want you to always recognize that volunteer service to this country is to be commended, appreciated, and applauded. It's those people who make the greatest sacrifice and they're deserving of our praise. Never forget that. And to those of you who may read this - thank you. Thank you for providing us with liberty and freedom. And God bless...

You're chugging along, Son. Taking each calorie and each lesson from Daddy like the Lion Heart you are. Conor An Chroí Lion.

This Christmas, you're the greatest gift of all. I'm so thankful to be your Dad, Conor. And Mommy is is so, so proud of you also... Theres just not much more to say...

Merry Christmas, Conor. I love you...
-Dad