Hooray! Although he had a tough night after his surgery and another tough day yesterday, Charlie has been stabilizing and this morning they were able to extubate him again. His respiratory rates were so good (spit three times!) that they were willing to put him back on the nasal cannula so Kendall got her first turn at the yummy “kangaroo care.” I captured the first few moments on video and since we’re suddenly starring in our own reality show, why not share it with the world?
Thank you all for your compassionate and caring comments to my post from yesterday, I can’t tell you how much they mean to us and how inspired we are by the wisdom and concern expressed. We have a long road ahead and it feels less scary to know that so many people are rooting for us, whatever the future may bring.
And now, without further ado, I give you, those international sensations, Kendall Hailey and her son Charles Oliver Thomas Miller! I've known Kendall for twenty years this August and I have to say I've never seen her look happier. Charlie can do that to a person!
Kendall was glowing! How amazing that must have felt. And I saw Charlie's eyes looking around after he was laid down...he was probably looking for Mommy. :-)
Posted by: Jane | June 12, 2009 at 12:42 AM
Oh you three! Don't know what to say. Love you.
Posted by: Amadaes | June 12, 2009 at 03:37 AM
Wonderful to see Kendall holding Charlie. May you both have many more moments like this soon.
Posted by: Pam G | June 12, 2009 at 04:18 AM
Another beautiful video/appropriate soundtrack.
That was my first song at my wedding (it had to replace "A Whole New World"). G-d willing it should be Charlie's as well.
Posted by: Pearl | June 12, 2009 at 05:10 AM
Kendall, Charlie, Doris Day...
Danny's musings...
What a lift to my morning.
Just finished reading yesterday's post,too, and all of the comments. You are blessed with your crowd of fans who pray for you and your family, including me!
xoxo
Fake Grandma
Posted by: Elaine Soloway | June 12, 2009 at 05:33 AM
Danny: Quite possibly the most lovely thing I have ever seen. Blessings and continued love to you all.
Wendy
Posted by: Wendy L. Oborne | June 12, 2009 at 05:42 AM
Isn't it THE best feeling? Congrats! Love, Julie
Posted by: Julie Levin Freireich | June 12, 2009 at 06:27 AM
Beautiful! Kendall looks so incredibly happy.
Posted by: Jeff | June 12, 2009 at 06:38 AM
Okay, I just cried big tears into my morning coffee! I loved seeing Kendall glowing w/ joy and charlie;s wide open eyes!
Posted by: susie specter | June 12, 2009 at 07:04 AM
Sitting in a hotel lobby crying. Wish someone would ask me why my tears are falling so I could tell them...I'm watching Kendall letting us share a moment of her most amazing mother love --glorious to see what can lie ahead for you and your family with Charlie--more of these moments.
Posted by: Margie | June 12, 2009 at 08:08 AM
Thank you for posting this, Danny. That's what bliss looks like.
Posted by: Pam P. | June 12, 2009 at 08:15 AM
Ah, you made me cry! So glad for you all...
Posted by: Jen | June 12, 2009 at 09:26 AM
I've been waiting for this. No words to describe the joy on Kendall's face. And when Charlie opened his eyes, I was sobbing, "Hi" to him. Going now to get a Kleenex.
Love,
Cynthia
Posted by: Cynthia Reich | June 12, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Danny,
Now this is my favorite video. I agree, I haven't ever seen Kendall that happy (in the 30+ years I've known her). Enjoy these times.
Love,
Julie
Posted by: Julie R. | June 12, 2009 at 10:58 AM
It would be impossible to be any more delighted for all of you!
Posted by: La Framéricaine | June 12, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Thanks a lot. you just made me tear up at work. That was so sweet.
Posted by: churlita | June 12, 2009 at 11:33 AM
My tears of joy made my coffee salty while watching Kendall's beaming face holding Charlie. Beautiful, just beautiful.
Love,
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn Molnar | June 12, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing it!
Posted by: Sally | June 12, 2009 at 01:01 PM
AWW!! The look on Kendall's face is pure bliss! Still praying! G-d Bless!
Posted by: Heather P. | June 12, 2009 at 02:42 PM
i'm crying over my computer. bless you for sharing-- we're pulling for all of you.
Posted by: Suzanne | June 12, 2009 at 04:01 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: mem | June 12, 2009 at 04:55 PM
NIIIIICCCCEEEEE. This makes me very very happy. xxoo
Posted by: Kery | June 12, 2009 at 05:48 PM
My goodness, that was sweet and absolutely made me cry. You are all on my mind, and have been. Again, thank you for sharing your roller-coaster days with us.
Posted by: Adriana Bliss | June 12, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Heaven has nothing on this.
Posted by: Helena | June 12, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Every day a small step forward. Be patient and keep the faith. Cousins Marc and Judy
Posted by: Marc and Judy Davis | June 13, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Quit making me cry!!!!!
In his little moment of alert blinking and looking around afterwards you can see how galvanizing, in a soothing way, Kangaroo Care is. You know there are all these studies that show how much we physiologically need touch and cannot thrive without it. Keep it up! This is giving Charlie more strength than anything.
Posted by: amba | June 13, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Oh my gosh, that was pure gorgeousness!
Posted by: Sarah | June 13, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Ohh wow--I just cried my eyes out watching this--
I love to see Kendall smiling- what a perfect mommy she is!- and knowing her as I do--Mr. Charlie is luckiest kid in the world--
He is precious! His sweet little beams opening at the end of this video!
And Danny you are my hero for posting this video.
Love-Kisses-and hugs all around.
Luanna
Posted by: Luanna Anders | June 14, 2009 at 09:43 AM
so Beautiful...like madonna and child statue come to life...words cannot do justice,
sending white light of healing and strength to Charlie and your family daily across country.
Posted by: Judy | June 14, 2009 at 04:07 PM
There is no capturing in words how amazing all three of you are. But the picture captures it.
Posted by: david | June 15, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Damn. Every time I watch one of these videos, I end up a big blubbery snot-filled mess. That kid just yanks my heartstrings.
Kendall looks completely blissed out.
Sending you all lots of love.
Go Charlie, go!!
xo
Auntie Lori
Posted by: Lori Kirkland Baker | June 18, 2009 at 05:16 PM