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Name Picked – Message to Spread

Posted on January 6, 2012 at 11:47 pm by with Leave a Comment

Marsha and I have been praying and searching for a new name to share our message to the world. One where we can spread a message of hope and joy through pain and suffering. One that can look back on the lives of John Carter Rinard and Claire Rinard and extend a hand of hope to all the suffering children and parents in this world.

Tonight, I think we have found just the right name. It is Sparrow’s Heart. The site was just set up a few minutes ago and is basic, but will be developed rapidly, so please bookmark this site, and share it with others as we aim to be a shoulder for others.

Please keep in mind that this page in its current form not the final form and it will be regularly changing and being updated. We only put some placeholders that mean a lot to us to remind us all of how precious life is.

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Marlo at the beach

Posted on September 19, 2011 at 6:16 am by with 2 Comments
Marlo at the beach by Rinard's
Marlo at the beach, a photo by Rinard’s on Flickr.

Cute little Miss Marlo dropped her big sister off at Huntington Beach, California today. It was a bit windy, but Marlo stayed toasty wrapped up, in a blanket and her hoodie!

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What a Girl – Miss Marlo

Posted on September 18, 2011 at 3:26 am by with Leave a Comment

Amazing Miss Marlo is doing well. She has been home now for almost 2 weeks! She is an amazing miracle. She has been doing so well, that the doctor doesn’t even need to see her often. The doctor told Marlo, that she will see her again in a month!

What a girl!


Captions anyone??
Trying out the new bed
Captions anyone??

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Long Awaited Day Has Arrived

Posted on September 9, 2011 at 4:28 pm by with Leave a Comment

I am not sure I have read very many posts that are more exciting than the post I am going to send you to momentarily. Long Awaited Day Post

All I really need to say is this:

“Oh, Marsha.” I heard from the hallway. “Do you want to go home today?”

and this:

Ready to go home after passing the big test!

Finally, in the car on on our way home, talking to Daddy on the phone

Read the entire exciting post here: The Full “Long Awaited Day post.

Now of course mommy has all the work of a newborn, but even more a preemie which is much more work. She has the older kids to take care of, schooling, and selling/packing all the household goods, cars, the house, and a lot more. Wow, what an amazing lady. Truly, an amazing, gifted wife, mommy, and friend.

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I am Thinking of You

Posted on August 1, 2011 at 11:07 pm by with Leave a Comment
0801111559b.jpg by Rinard's
0801111559b.jpg, a photo by Rinard’s on Flickr.

Hi Dad,
I am thinking of you!!
~ Marlo

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Look at Miss Marlo’s Red Hair

Posted on July 30, 2011 at 7:03 am by with 1 Comment
Miss Marlo July 29, 2011 by Rinard's
Miss Marlo July 29, 2011, a photo by Rinard’s on Flickr.

Marlo’s red hair is growing in fast as she gets closer to her original due date. Today is Marlo’s 12 week birthday, which puts her at less than 2 weeks until her due date!

Marlo is growing fast, and weighed in last night at 4 lbs 15oz! Interestingly enough, Marlo’s biggest sister, Alli who was full term when she was born, came home weighing exactly 4 lbs 15oz!

Right on!

Miss Marlo July 29, 2011

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Raise Your Hand If You are Cute

Posted on July 23, 2011 at 7:43 pm by with 2 Comments
I am Cute! I am Cute!!

I am Cute! I am Cute!!

 

 

 

 

More Marlo!

No More Pokes! No More Pokes!


Marlo July 23, 2011

Get this outta my face!

Marlo Joy 11 weeks old, born 14 weeks premature on May 7, 2011.

Little Marlo had her 11 week birthday!!

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Miss Marlo and the Daily Scare

Posted on May 21, 2011 at 11:47 am by with Leave a Comment

Miss Marlo gave us a few scares yesterday, but I think they were not caused by her, but by a nurse not familiar with her ventilator. So, while I was picking Miss Marlo’s mom off the floor, we got everything calmed down. No, no, she didn’t really pass out, in fact she jumped to action since the nurse wasn’t paying attention. Marsha would make any child proud, she is quick to action, and isn’t scared to jump in and solve the problem! What a lady! It was scary, but if her normal nurse would have been there, and not on lunch, there would not have been a scare at all.

After the scare of the day from Miss Marlo’s many alarms, Marlo got to hold her mom for an hour! That is always so relaxing as Miss Marlo feels right at home as she melts into her mommy.

The night went well, and today her CO2 levels are quite a bit lower than the past two days. We are very excited, and can not wait to hear what the doctor had to say. Miss Marlo was also scheduled for another x-ray of her chest to follow-up on the pulmonary edema. This was done before the crack of dawn, and we are waiting for the results.

We are feeling very positive this morning about this past week, and feel we are moving forward.
~~ Oh yes! I forgot Little Miss Marlo went up to 4ml of her momma’s milk yesterday, and I hear she is going up again today if the results of the chest x-ray are fine!

Miss Marlo may just hit 2 lbs soon! Currently she is at 1lb 12 ½ oz.

Miss Marlo – HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 2 Weeks old today!!!

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