Comments on: Photos of Chance + an update http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/photos-of-chance-update/ Photographer, Educator, Student, Mother & Wife Obsessed with sharing moments through pictures & words Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:34:46 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 By: Pam A http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/photos-of-chance-update/comment-page-1/#comment-1707 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:10:25 +0000 http://www.amandakern.com/blog/?p=3228#comment-1707 Amanda, you’re pictures bring tears. Baby whisperer, indeed. I have to admit, the very first thought I had when I saw the picture showing the incision was, “Beautiful scar.” Our little one has a few beautiful scars and it’s just part of who she is. Just last week she gained a new one through a long-awaited kyphectomy (rods to correct a serious curve right where her original myelomenigocele repair was, T10). It’s amazing how quickly the scars go away, and sometimes I’ll go months without really looking at them. When I do, I’m amazed at the body’s God-given ability to heal.

Glad you’re both home. Praying for smooth days with lots of cuddling!

]]> By: Regina Files http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/photos-of-chance-update/comment-page-1/#comment-1680 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:21:52 +0000 http://www.amandakern.com/blog/?p=3228#comment-1680 I know what you are going through and how tough it is. My son, Patrick, was born with spina bifida 17 years ago. I am not going to tell you it is easy because that would be a lie. His level is much higher than your son’s. His defect is in the thorasic area. He was given three hours to live at birth. He had club feet and hydrocephlus also. After four shut revisions, three sets of rods that was rejected by his body, multiple bladder surgeries,he is looking forward to graduating in May 2012 from high school, only one year behind his age group. He intends on being a 911 dispatcher or a missionary.

]]> By: Terri Sierra http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/photos-of-chance-update/comment-page-1/#comment-1668 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:12:05 +0000 http://www.amandakern.com/blog/?p=3228#comment-1668 I love seeing that smile! The picutres are great and I agree, Chance is perfect just the way he is. I just know that you, Jason and the kids are all blessed to have one another. I hope you all have time to relax and enjoy being home. Love you all.

]]> By: Kim http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/photos-of-chance-update/comment-page-1/#comment-1667 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:45:29 +0000 http://www.amandakern.com/blog/?p=3228#comment-1667 The pictures are wonderful, Amanda, and his scar really looks good compared to some I’ve seen. It will get so much better as he grows. You have a beautiful family, I hope you can just enjoy them all for a while. It’s hard with the stresses of the unknowns and worrying about shunts, etc. But as you have a few normal days under your belt, you’ll relax and not worry so much. Hang in there!

]]> By: Shanna http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/photos-of-chance-update/comment-page-1/#comment-1666 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:31:03 +0000 http://www.amandakern.com/blog/?p=3228#comment-1666 Amanda,
The pictures are beautiful, and the one with the scar is my favorite! He is still perfect in my eyes as he has inherited your strong fortitude. I also love the smiling ones he is smiling cause you are his momma! I love you!

Miss Shanna

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