We had some fun guests joining us for the march this year - none other than the Harpers!! Woohoo! Bad weather and illness had prevented them from coming in the past so we were so thrilled that Don and Mae Mae (& bonus - their son Bob) were able be there marching along side their sweet Harper boy.
The event kicked off again with the Super Hero Sprint. Always a highlight of the day watching Adam take Harper's hand and running along side him, always making sure he is safe and supported - which is what Adam has been doing ever since he was born - even if he wasn't always able to do so in person. Those two have an unbreakable bond - my heart could burst.
The march itself was great. We took note of all the "In Memory" of signs, quietly sending love to those who had lost their super heroes. We then celebrated as we walked past all the celebration signs, highlighting those preemies who are now thriving and giving hope to others - just like our Harper Gribbs does. We paused to get a photo by Harper's sign and as luck would have it right as we were doing so one of our favorite NICU nurses from Fairfax happened to be marching past and she stopped to take the photo for us - I know her heart beams with pride when she sees Harper doing so well and we are so thankful for her (& all the other nurses of course!)
At the end of the march Harper got out of his stroller and hand in hand with Mae Mae crossed the finish line - it was a touching moment and one that brings tears even as I write this months later. We'll always be so proud of our Harper and even prouder that he will always represent to us how much love Don and Mae Mae have provided us with.
Go Team Harper Gribbs!
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