Blink of an Eye: Noah's first smile

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Noah's first smile

Noah gave us his first non-gas related smile on March 8th. We have been trying to capture it on film since then. Today, after running several errands, Noah was so happy to be out of his car seat, that he smiled long enough for me to grab my camera and snap a few shots.

11 comments:

AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 1:49 PM
So cute! Once you see those first smiles, you just can't get enough. I don't know which pic is my favorite. The last one has a very sweet impish look to it :-) Can't wait to see more!! XXXOOO
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AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Hi Rebecca, Kc, and Noah,

Your cousins in Crystal Lake, IL are praying for you every day! It's so great to see you smile! You are adorable! Your 8 year old cousin, Kaelyn, prays for you in church with her whole small group every week. We love reading your blog. Tell your Nana that we said "Hi"

Holly and Mark Johnson
Trent, Kendall, and Kaelyn
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AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 3:49 PM
You, little sir, are a big flirt! Love the smiles!
Mary Anne
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CynthiaMarch 18, 2009 at 4:09 PM
How Beautiful... Love, grandma j
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AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Seeing those smiles was for sure the best part of this day! Thank you for sharing that! How wonderful!

Melissa Cline
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AnonymousMarch 19, 2009 at 2:26 AM
What a darling you are Noah and such a GREAT smile for Mama. Such joy you must bring your dear parents. God bless the 3 of you and keep up the great work, Noah! Such a treat to get your Mom's daily blog. Love, kisses and hugs from Cousin Sue in Phx.
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AnonymousMarch 19, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Hey little buddy it's Sierra here. I love having you home and being a family. I can't wait until you can get on the floor and wrestle with me. It is fun to lick your hands and say hello, but not as much fun as licking our cousin Hunter's hands....his taste so much better, especially after meals. Keep growing little dude and your hands will soon taste good too.
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AnonymousMarch 19, 2009 at 9:12 AM
so cute!!! future heartbreaker for sure!
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AmyMarch 19, 2009 at 3:28 PM
Let the long list of joyful firsts begin!! So happy for you guys Rebecca! You deserve some joyful stuff!!
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AnonymousMarch 19, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Too cute.
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The Dallas HighlandsMarch 28, 2009 at 7:10 PM
I love that third shot! There's some sass!
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The Story

Our son, Noah Stone Jackson, was born with a very rare genetic disorder called Fraser syndrome. Among his many challenges are one “hidden eye”, a narrow trachea (which required him to have a tracheotomy), an imperforate anus (which required a colostomy), difficulty swallowing (which required a G-Tube for feedings), the fusing of his vocal chords (which means he may never speak), and club feet (which are being corrected with braces). Our family is on an amazing journey together. We are learning to walk along this path that God has planned for us, trusting in His infinite love and wisdom. We are taking each day (or each moment) as it comes and relying on each other, our friends and family, and our God for strength. We have a long road ahead of us filled with several more surgeries, lots of recovery, countless hours of therapy, and many trips to specialists around the state. Every day brings us challenges but they pale in comparison to the smiles and cuddles from our little man. Noah is our son, a true gift from God, and we cannot wait to see where this adventure leads.