Hogan continues to battle!

I loved hearing Noah say "I love him" when he saw baby Hogan

Noah loved seeing his little brother and his mom today!!

My sister Robin and her son Logan drove down from Maryland to see Hogan tonight.

Angie enjoying one of the times she can hold Hogan.

A loving Mother.

Hogan without some of his accessories!!!

And we know that God causes everthing to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 NLT

Dear Hogan,

I wanted to let you know how happy I was that you had a great night. You didn't set off any alarms and you didn't lose your IV or anything last night! I am looking forward to another "guys night out" in the NICU with you tonight. I hope that your night is just as good as last night!

You had another first tonight. You got to meet your cousin Logan and your Aunt Robin from Maryland. They were impressed with your good looks and by the fact that you get to eat "fries and a shake" before you eat your meal every night! Your big brother Noah also came to see you today. He loves you so much Hogan. He is proud of his baby brother! You also had your first ultrasound of your stomach, gallbladder and kidneys to make sure everything is working the way it should. Dr. Morales had a couple of concerns. I know you didn't mind. You are a tough guy. You seem to like fighting through difficult situations!

Also, I know you have got to be tired from all of the past few days. You just take each battle as though you enjoy them! This morning your mom and I met with hospice to discuss plans to take you home if things continue improving. It sounds like your equipment is going to be delivered to our house on Friday morning and your mother and I will be trained to use the equipment Friday afternoon. I know it's a little scary but it's just in case Dr. Morales feels good enough to send you home with us next week. We won't take you home with us unless your environment will be almost as good as your current environment without the full time incredible nurses that you have here at St. Mary's. It seems as though hospice is going to be great though Hogan. They have been so good through your journey staying in touch with us and following your fight to live! They are praying for you and encouraging you too! The messages, prayers and notes keep coming in Hogan. I can't wait to tell you about all of them. I had someone from Denmark contact me today to let me she was praying for you. God is using your little body. I am so proud of you Hogan.

Dr. Morales did take off your lights today. No more shades for the moment! You also got to take off your IV! You have come so far this week. I know that you have major battles ahead and you want to go home with us but I can look at you and tell what you are thinking....Don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring it's own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today! Mat. 6:34 We can make plans but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 I totally understand Hogan! We will make plans but we are going to pray hard and trust God that just like in the past few months that God is with you and he will help us make a peaceful decision. Hogan, I started thinking about everything that I needed to get done this afternoon and started stressing myself out. It didn't take but a few minutes to think again about what I was stressing over and realize that I wasn't thinking clearly. Here you are with your entire body not really working correctly and you are fighting through every breath. You should be the one stressed and your aren't. You have a look of complete peace about you Hogan. I am so proud of you and thankful that you are here.

I do hope that we can take you home with us but I am just happy to be sitting beside you typing tonight. You have inspired me to "make memories". You have inspired me to attack life and enjoy every battle. God is teaching me while I watch you battle every day. Thank you Hogan.

I love you.