We hosted our third Sophie's Walk for Vasa Previa this year. The first two were in Leavenworth, KS & this year at Mazarick Park in Fayetteville, NC. We are always thankful that God saved our little boy & are reminded even more so each year in October as we walk in honor of the vasa previa miracles like C & memory of the vasa previa angels like Sophie. Just as we were blessed by God when C survived undiagnosed vasa previa, we were blessed this year with a wonderful walk. I was thrilled to wake up Friday morning to a beautiful fall day. Mazarick Park was a perfect location- a beautiful walking trail beside playground equipment & plenty of land for 20+ kids to run around. Happy kids meant I had a little time to talk with the moms about vasa previa. Some of the women there were friends who'd been there for us as we prayed for C's recovery & have heard me talk about vasa previa for years. Others were new friends who read about the miracle of C's birth and learned about vasa previa. It is an avoidable tragedy which must be stopped. I know that I will be checked for vasa previa with this pregnancy, but all women should be checked. It is so important to raise awareness for this pregnancy condition. One day doctors will check all women for this condition, but until then we must continue to inform others because it only takes a moment to diagnose life ...
Our crew headed out with a lot of moms & strollers, & kids with a lot of energy. We tried to keep up with the kids as they raced down the path. C even took a turn leading the way. It was great to talk with old & new friends along the way. T took over little AG's job of napping along the way. I pray that the women there will keep on spreading the word about vasa previa & one day soon there will be no more babies lost to this pregnancy condtion. We'll be back out there next fall. Next year with James and a new little one to nap along the way!
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