Carter’s Story

  • Progress and Perspective

    I have received a few messages from families with babies recently diagnosed and awaiting surgery. The fear and anxiety around this process is incredible overwhelming. I remember not being able to eat, sleep, think, or even function. I would tell Nick, “ask me after January 2nd”, Carter surgery date. I remember reading one father’s comment…

  • Surgery Day

    WHAT. A. DAY. I felt an incredible calm. Much of my anxiety and fears were washed away and I was able to take each moment as it came. A couple of things contributed to this 1) my mom reminded me that he was in the best possible place, if for some reason there was an…

  • Carter

    Hi there! I am Lauren Power. A teacher, turned counselor, turned counselor educator, turned play therapist, turned stay at home mom. I live with my husband and three boys on 6 acres in south Texas. My parents live behind us on 15 acres. We have the prettiest little south Texas ranch and a beautiful sisterhood…