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 Thank you so much for approving our
application for your program. I don't even know what to say to
thank you all enough! We applied thinking it was a long shot
that we would be approved. So when we got the phone call
today, we were beyond amazed at our blessings!
We are currently at the hospital, again. We spent 6 weeks
in the NICU when Cooper was born, and now we are at the U of M
for his open heart surgery. We had thought this stay would be
short, about 4-10 days. But here we are, 22 days later! Cooper
had many complications with his surgery.... he had to get a
pacemaker because his heart wouldn't beat on its own after
surgery, he contracted a very serious infection, and he
developed a blood clot in his leg. Needless to say, this money
comes at a time when we couldn't have needed it more! We were
starting to wonder how in the world we were going to be able
to pay for our hotel, not to mention all the medical bills!
This will definitely help. :)
Cooper is doing much,
much better. In fact, they are telling us we may be home by
this weekend! We will have to go home with 2 antibiotics to
avoid any further infections, and twice daily shots for 6
months to avoid any more blood clotting problems. But we're
going home! And his heart is perfect. :) My husband and I have
been here every single day, watching over our strong little
man. Thank you for helping us do that. We will be so happy to
take him home and have our whole family back together with
Cooper's big sister!
 So thank you thank you thank you. You
have such an amazing program, and we will be sure to pass the
word about the wonderful gift you have given
us!
Love,
Angel, Dave, Grace, and Cooper
Dockendorf
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We spent 6 weeks in the NICU when
Cooper was born, and now we are at the U of M for his open
heart surgery. 