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This past Saturday the whole family made it to the NICU reunion. To say it was an important day to us is an understatement. During our stay in the modules, spending time getting to know other families in the waiting room and learning how to lean on each other, the reunion picnic wasn't something we focused on. That would come later. As time passed, and we all went home, one family at a time, the reunion was still something that sounded like a nice idea, but wasn't a reality. Our little graduates still had so many struggles ahead of them and a big party (with big germs) just wasn't something we could risk. This year was different. We still have hurdles to tackle, but we can finally look back and see how far we have come and celebrate. We could enjoy one another's families and watch the little ones who once fought so hard just to be here, smile and interact with each other - and reconnect with the incredible people who gave so much of themselves to give our children a chance at a better life - some days, a chance at life period. It was joyful, it was poignant, it was entertaining and it was a relief. Enjoy the pictures.
