Hogan is still alive and kicking!

Hogan got to wear real clothes today! This was his 2nd outfit. Hogan's dog liked it!

Hogan is a beautiful baby with an enormous heart! We are so blessed.

Hogan is glad to be done with the bath! (not his favorite thing to do!)

Angie is amazing. Hogan is a lucky little guy and...so am I!

I had to hold my little warrior when I got the chance today!

Dr. Dana Hogan and Angie standing beside Hogan. Dr. Hogan cares so much about us. We are blessed with so many amazing doctors and nurses.

"For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but my loving kindness will not be removed from you, and my covenant of peace will not be shaken, says the Lord, who has compassion on you." Isaiah 54:10

Dear Hogan,

I don't like to wish any time away but I look forward to spending our "guy's night out" time with you every night in the NICU. I am so thankful that your night was a good one again last night and I hope that your night tonight will be just as good!

You were so active and alert today. I can't believe how awake you were for much of the afternoon. I hope that each day gets better for you little guy. I did notice you were playing with you heart rate a little bit earlier tonight. I don't mind if you do that during the day to make sure your mom, myself and the nurses are on our toes once in a while. I just hope that you don't set off your alarm with me tonight like you did a few nights ago! I don't want any alarms going off tonight Hogan! Let's sleep good so we can party at breakfast for your big one week birthday!!

I can't wait to read you all of the messages, texts, emails, messages and posts that I have gotten today. You have gotten so many comments that I can't even respond to all of them. I hope all of your friends know that each one of them is being read though. They have no idea how much your mother and I enjoy reading them. It is amazing how much strength and support that God is giving us through these messages. I love to read how God is using your little body to change lives.

I wanted to let you know that your mother and I were really interested in hearing Dr. Morales go over your ultrasound results today. We know that full blown Trisomy 18 babies like you have lots of health problems. We also know that you have always fought through problems with a peace about you that makes my heart feel so good. Dr. Morales told us that although there were a few minor things that showed up on the ultrasound, there were no major problems that concerned him right now. We are so thankful for a good report Hogan. Let's keep surprising him with your fight and toughness! Dr. Morales has been so good to you. He cares about you Hogan.

You had another first again today Hogan. Nurse Greta told us this morning that you had progressed enough to put on baby clothes! I know that your new outfit gobbled you up but when you are all muscle, even premature clothes look big on you! We did find out tonight that you are all the way up to 3 lbs. 2 oz. You are almost back up to your birth weight.

Hogan, if you can fight through one more night here in the NICU, you will be one week old tomorrow morning! I am so proud of you Hogan. You take everyday as a battle all in itself. You never take anything for granted. You don't get caught up in the small stuff. You are focused on your "point". You are focused on Jesus and you are on a mission here. I don't think that God is done working through you Hogan. I don't think you are finished on this earth!

I also wanted to let you know about another surprise. We are getting equipment delivered to our house tomorrow for you! You are going to have oxygen, an isolette, feeding equipment and an oxygen monitor. We are so excited that you have a chance to go home next week. We also know that you might not get to go home with us and use that equipment. We know that your situation can change at any minute. We also know that there are an enormous amount of prayers being lifted up for you. We will just take it slow and see how things go over the next few days. I thought I would just let you know because it is very clear to me that you like goals. You like to take on the small fights in life to reach the bigger goal. You know that this life is a continuous battle. You know that at any given time you can fall. That is why you focus on your point so much isn't it? You are truly amazing Hogan!

I am so honored that God has given me this special little package of life called Hogan. I wouldn't have it any other way! I know I am only your father here on earth. I know that your true Father is in Heaven. If the doctors and history is right, then you don't have many more days left on this earth. If I know one thing about you Hogan is that you won't look back on your life and say that you didn't live it to it's fullest. You take on every challenge with amazing strength. You trust in God in every thing you do. You always have a look of peace and contentment in your eyes. You are a trusting little man. You don't have any excuses and don't blame anyone for your problems. You are a special gift Hogan. You are a warrior. I will never give up on you. I know you have beaten many odds already and that you are more than capable of beating many more! The power of prayer can do amazing things. You are a miracle baby.

I pray that we can all celebrate your one week birthday tomorrow morning. I also pray that God will continue to use you Hogan. Hogan, you are my hero.

I love you.