I too have been following your blog...often with tears in my eyes. Stephen is beautiful and precious and thank you for sharing your story with all of us! I've been keeping you and your familiy in my thoughts and prayers this whole time.

I really loved the after bath hair picture he he

He is absolutely beautiful...we are praying for your family...thank you for sharing your story during this difficult time...you are amazingly strong!

Jess, Stephen is such a beautiful little boy. I'm so happy that he's still with you. I love that you treasure each day, instead of filling your days with sorrow. I can't say I would be as strong as you. Your strength is something I aspire to have. Each night when I lay my baby daughter down to sleep, I ask myself if I made her day as great as it ... See Morecould be, and what can I do better tomorrow. I hold her tight, and am thankful for every single moment. Knowing your story, makes me want to be a better mother, and to cherish my daughters all that much more (and trust me, I really do! One is 7 months old, and the other is almost 19 years old :)) Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your life with all of us. I will continue to follow your blog, and keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Also, to the BabySteal ladies - I'm so grateful for your site, not only for the steals, but for connecting so many moms around the world. I'm a different person, a better person, because I "met" Jess Bowman.

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When I saw this pic, I knew Stephen before I read the caption. I love your little guy. He and your family are an inspiration to us all. I am following your blog and gain so much love and strength from your words. Thank you for sharing and making each day that you have hopeful and joyus. ♥