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The Thankful Tree and the Best. News. Ever.

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I found some glittery paper leaf cut-outs in the Target Dollar Spot a few weeks ago.

We decided to write what we’re thankful for on them and then hang them on a tree.

The Happy Baby even wrote what he is grateful for…

(He’s so advanced he actually used a complete sentence.) 🙂

This Thanksgiving the Happy Baby will be feeding tube free.

Isn’t that the best Thanksgiving gift ever?

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.  His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1

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Happy Thankful Tree-ing!

Happy Baby, Motherhood, NICU Mommies, Thanksgiving

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Julie Brasington is a Preschool Director, wife of a South Florida Worship Pastor and mom of 3 boys. She writes at Happy Home Fairy where you can find easy craft ideas, FREE printables, simple recipes, holiday fun, thoughts on raising kids, and encouragement for moms.

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31 Comments

  1. Barb

    November 17, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Thank you, Jesus!!! Rejoicing with you all!

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  2. Connie Simpson

    November 17, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Yes! Best news for a truly thankful Thanksgiving!

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  3. Mary Lou

    November 17, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    That’s great news! God is great.

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  4. Sharon girard

    November 17, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    What a blessing! The best Thanksgiving gift ever for sure So happy for you all

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  5. jennahoumes

    November 17, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    That is the most wonderful news, Julie! I’m praising the Lord with you!!!!!

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  6. Jennifer

    November 17, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    That’s great news!!! God Bless you and your family!

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  7. Kathy Chappell Hopkins

    November 17, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    Praise God what a Thanksgiving gift!

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  8. alisha

    November 17, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    Awesome awesome news! Praise God! So happy for you guys!

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  9. Cheryl Carr

    November 17, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    God is so GOOD, what GREAT news, a Thanksgiving to remember! So HAPPY for your family!

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  10. Kristen

    November 17, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    On his way to that tube becoming his “2nd belly button” So excited for the great news…keep all your Happy Friends posted on how it goes! <3

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  11. Tina Acevedo

    November 17, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    Yip Yip Yipeeeee!!!! God is so good. Your faithfulness is so inspiring!! xoxoxo Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  12. Sam, momma to 5 kiddos

    November 17, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    God is good ! There I was, scrolling down through your thankful tree post…..and actually said “OH MY” so loud I scared my cat when I saw the feeding tube is coming out! So happy to hear your Happy Baby news!!

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  13. thedentons

    November 17, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Glorious news!!!! :oD

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  14. beckyhealydjm

    November 17, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    Praise The Lord!! So happy for y’all, Julie!:) God is good All the time, but it’s good to see His people Bless Him in good times and bad! I’m so thankful that your hard times with Jethro seem to be coming to an end!!:)

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    • Joyce Doty

      November 17, 2012 at 10:56 pm

      I guess the Lord didn’t want your family to endure the doctor’s prognosis a couple months ago of, “The feeding tube has to stay in for another year.” Our Healer just wanted you to have the BEST thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! ReJoycing with you! Joyce D.

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  15. Jennifer Flanders

    November 17, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    That’s terrific news, Julie! So glad to hear it.

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  16. Brandi

    November 17, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    That is the most excellent news I’ve heard in a while! I got chills when I read it. So happy for you all!!! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  17. Natalie

    November 17, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    That is great news! Praise God!

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  18. MARLA

    November 17, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Such beautiful news!!! I’m rejoicing with you all!! Praise God for His amazing grace 🙂 All my love to the Brasington’s, Marla

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  19. Rita

    November 17, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Happy Baby, Happy Family…Blessings from Heaven! Great news! Thanks for the thankful tree! I love this idea!

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  20. Nilufer Syed Mankar

    November 18, 2012 at 12:27 am

    Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!!! That is the best news ever for u guys…many more better news to come in the future when he grows up all big and strong, Mama…dont u worry there… 🙂 Soo happy for ur family.

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  21. Lisa

    November 18, 2012 at 2:39 am

    Soooooo excited for for Happy Baby and you all! This is a huge step! Happy Baby wants to taste all that great thanksgiving day food!

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  22. Leeza

    November 18, 2012 at 6:17 am

    Praise God that is the best news ever! We wish you and your family the very best blessed Thanksgiving!

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  23. Barbara Saul

    November 18, 2012 at 7:20 am

    What wonderful news!! Praising God for this wonderful blessing of answered prayer! xoxoxo

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  24. Carol Tavares

    November 18, 2012 at 7:45 am

    Truly a blessing for this Thanksgiving season!

    Carol T.

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  25. lizlacy

    November 18, 2012 at 7:54 am

    So very excited and happy for you.

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  26. Keli B.

    November 18, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    God is good!! What great news…and what a handsome little boy you have there 🙂

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  27. Ruth Hoxie

    November 18, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    What a wonderful blessing and at such a perfect time in Jet’s life! So much to be thankful for every day and now one more blessing!!! Thank you, Lord for answered prayer!

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  28. Teresa

    November 18, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Soooooo thankful for the wonderful news that the Happy Baby’s feeding tube will be removed on Monday! Yeah!!!!! God is so faithful! I am rejoicing with you, Julie! 🙂

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  29. Leeanne

    November 18, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Praise the Lord! Rejoicing with you and all you have to be thankful for this year! 🙂 LOVE the tree – where did you get it? We made similar leaves and have them taped all over our dining room walls. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  30. missy

    November 19, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Yeeha! THAT is the bomb.com!!!

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