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My Little Miracle Essay Contest - 2005 Winners
The 17 miracle babies highlighted in the 2005 winning My Little Miracle Essay Contest stories speak to their intense journey to enter this world—and most coo and giggle too. One Grand Prize Winner, 1 Runner-up and 10 Honorable Mentions shared $25,000 in education funds.
2005 Grand Prize Winner
"The Gift of a Child"
The Garfield family and their little miracle, Hayden; Santa Barbara, CA
“Our miracle baby arrived on April 24, 2003. The journey was extremely emotional for my husband and me. We were excited,
scared, and nervous all at the same time and were amazed at the turn of events. We had accepted that we wouldn’t have children
and all of a sudden we were preparing to welcome a baby into our lives.”
Read the Garfield’s story
2005 Runner-Up
"Waiting for the Pink Line"
The Sanchez family and their little miracle, Hannah; Oakland, CA
After almost a year and a half of heart-wrenching failures, I could not believe that the tremendous weight we had been carrying could be lifted in a mere 9 days of injections.”
Read the Sanchez’s story
2005 Honorable Mentions
"Our Precious Miracle"
The Erikson family and their little miracle, Madeline; Mishawaka, IN
“Madeline arrived 1 day past her due date. She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was definitely the most beautiful sight in our universe. They say good things come to those who wait; however, in our case, a miracle came.”
"Beginning Again"
The Chapin family and their little miracles, Bella and Karis; Modesta, CA
“In our home today the quiet moments are few and far between, but when they happen, the overwhelming feeling of thankfulness consumes me and I take time to reflect.”
"The Mothers Club"
The Jeffers family and their little miracles, Tyler and Jonathan; Spencerport, NY
“Now I understand the ‘experienced ones’ ’ mysterious grins and what they could not explain to me—the ‘Motherhood Club’s’ secret: the intense elation and pride parents experience; the unimaginable joy children bring to your life.”
"My Little Identical Miracles"
The Masangcay family and their little miracles, Trevor and Joshua; Redlands, CA
“We are now the proud parents of identical twin boys. Our story began with disappointment and despair, but ultimately ended with success!”
"The Miracle of Family"
The Newell family and their little miracles, Parker and Alaina; Macomb, MI
“After the worrying and seemingly endless wait after the transfer, words can’t describe how we felt at our first ultrasound when we saw 2 tiny hearts beating.”
"Simple Question, Complex Answer"
The Patton family and their little miracles, Zachary and Madeline; Ballwin, MO
“I was nervous to give myself that first shot in the stomach, but once I did it, I felt a sense of elation that I would do anything to become a mom.”
"Patrick Joseph"
The Greene family and their impending little miracle; Mount Pleasant, SC
“The joy of preparing and anticipating for the arrival of your child is by far the greatest joy I have experienced this far in my life.”
"Our Beautiful Little Miracle"
The Bos family and their little miracle, Hailey Danielle; Greer, SC
“We are now blessed with the most beautiful little girl in the world—our miracle Hailey Danielle!... We are forever grateful for the miracle of modern medicine.”
"Dear Mara Rose"
The Mealey family and their little miracle, Mara Rose; San Jose, CA
“And while Mommy doesn’t like shots any more than you do, Mara, it was OK; because we loved you so much that we would have walked through fire if that helped.”
"Worth the Wait"
The Spinelli family and their little miracles, Mark and Samantha; Kendall Park, NJ
“I learned that there is positively no shame and only benefits to be gained from seeking support during a time of need.”
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