Justin Wayne Spurgeon entered the world 6 weeks early February 15, 1988. This abrupt entrance earned him a stay in Childrens Hospital Neonate Unit. The doctors had little hope for a few days, but Justin was a fighter. After a hard battle with lungs that were just too imature yet, and heart surgery, he was released to go home. He was still on oxygen 24 hours a day and was hooked to a moniter,  but we had our miracle home! The road ahead was still uphill, but the hard part was in the past.
This is one proud Mom!!
Justin made it at home just fine. Although prone to pneumonia, within a year he weaned off his oxygen and settled down to being just a normal little boy.
Justin's first birthday
MY LITTLE BABY BOY

Deep inside I felt a flutter, just like a butterflies wing
I knew you were safe and growing and it made my heart sing.

I wanted you so badly, I could hardly wait to hold you
When you were born, you made my dreams come true.

Though you arrived a little early, you could not seem to wait
You had a difficult struggle and we did not know your fate.

But you were a fighter and though it took a while,
We soon had you home, thanking God all the while.

You brought us so much love, and filled our home with joy
We were so proud of you, our little baby boy.

You lived life to it's fullest each and every day
You gave the world your gusto, whether work or play.

Oh the challenge's you gave us, because of your strong will
You thought you were a man, but you were a little boy still.

But you always let me cuddle you and hold you tight
and let me tuck you in bed each and every night.

You were Daddies little shadow, no matter where he would go
Your Daddy seems so alone now, it's just not right you know.

You came a little early and left us much too soon
You were a flower, just a bud getting ready to bloom.

God Let you live with us until you were eleven
Then I guess he needed you with him up in Heaven.

We cry so very often, not knowing what to do
We know you are better off with him, but we will always miss you.

Written by Mom