LITTLE FIGHTER | BABY ANDERSON
Monday, June 27, 2011 at 9:20PM While all my sessions mean a lot to me, this one holds a special place in my heart. Baby Anderson was born in March and within 48 hours after his birth a heart murmer was found during a routine check-up. After some testing his parents were informed that he has a heart defect, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which means the left side of his heart does not and will never work. This sweet little guy underwent open heart surgery just one week after he was born and will have several more surgeries in his early years (his second one will most likely happen in the next month or two) until it's time for a heart transplant when he is a little older.
Anderson's mom and I have been best friends for over 20 years. I'll never forget her phone call telling me about his condition. I could barely understand a word she was saying but once I realized what she was telling me it as if the world came to a halt at that very moment. All I could do was sit down and cry with her. It pained me that she lived in Oklahoma and I was all the way in Georgia and I couldn't be with her. Not that I knew the perfect thing to say or do. All I wanted was to hug her, sit with her and hold her hand as she lived her nightmare. I finally did get to visit her, her husband, Anderson and his big sister in May. The trip was too short but I am so thankful I got to go. I'm even more thankful that I got to capture portraits of him and his sister. Please pray for Baby Anderson and his family as their journey has only begun.
Mended Little Hearts is a great resource/support group if you or someone you know is a parent of a child with a heart defect.
Reader Comments (5)
What a sweetie! He's just beautiful! Will pray for them...can't imagine:(
Brought tears to my eyes Camille! I will definitely be praying for this family!
These photos are beautful! Anderson is just the cutest thing! What an amazing blessing this is to your bestie and her family! :)
Such beautiful pictures. My nephew was diagnosed with the same exact heart condition!!! Many prayers go to this sweet little guy and his mom and dad. Stay strong and best wishes. ~Jackie
what a sweet boy! my son has a heart condition called tetralogy of fallot and when i saw that familiar scar on little Anderson, my heart jumped. as common as heart defects can be it's rare to know of anyone else who struggles with them. if they ever want to read about anyone else's story, i have a personal blog: dxeechick.blogspot.com xoxo i'd know i'd love to connect with other people in this situation. best wishes to the family!