A Christmas Chloe Update

Credit: Liana Moments // JD & Liana Works

'Twas the night before Christmas Eve

And all through the house

The suction machine was stirring

Nothing quiet as a mouse.

The stockings were hung

By the chimney with care

And the Gerlings were happy

Because we all would be here.

Home this year from the hospital

Was our first Christmas wish

And that prayer was answered

So bring on Saint Nick. 

The MRI was bumped

Into the next January season

So for now we keep a close eye

Unless she shows us a reason,

That she'd need that test sooner

Christmas at home is best

And on this the team agrees 

So we're all snuggled in our nest.

The MRI will show us

If there's fluid on her brain

And if a shunt would be the right choice

To help it all drain.

But that's a story for another day

Today we focus on Christmas

We'll deal with what comes next

When the next season hits us. 

So the stockings are hung

By the chimney with care

Three years ago this very day

We were told one stocking would not be there.

But it hangs next to the others

And presents under the tree

Remind us all of the meaning of Christmas

And where our hearts should really be.

So we remember the Christ Child

And why He truly came

To help heal the world

Including the sick, the lost, and the lame.

He brought with Him such kindness

And love to rule the earth

To teach us of grace and forgiveness

To show us what His life was worth.

To go from manger to cross

Born to bring peace, His death for our sins

Heaven bent down on Christmas

And that's where the story begins.

We thank you all for your prayers

And the love in your hearts for us

We wish you a merry Christmas

And a new year filled with love. 

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We originally made this for the Daddy, but decided it'd

be our family Christmas card as well. 

Enjoy and have a merry Christmas!

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