Today is our Freeziversary! Four years ago, after undergoing fertility treatment while waiting to begin cancer treatment, I had the egg retrieval that led to the creation of our 9 embryos.
We were so fearful of what was ahead of us when it came to cancer – but so hopeful that those embryos would be waiting for us in better days. I’ve said it a million times: knowing we had our embryos was a beacon of hope during all the difficult days. They helped me push myself beyond what I ever thought I could endure.
I cannot believe the journey that has led us here, and I cannot believe how lucky we are to have our two amazing daughters, Hope and Maggie. There’s so much I could write about that’s happened since they were born on April 20, 2016, but I think I can sum it all up in one word: GRATEFUL.
Me, 4 years ago, with pictures of all 9 embryos; Maggie in the watermelon; Hope in the whale; both in the toothless grins 🙂 Can you believe these two were frozen for over 3 years?!?
Emily Bennett Taylor 
Hi Emily,
I have saved your blog on my iPad back in 2012 I was in communication with your motherinlaw on inspire because my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer around the same time you were. I honestly have not been on in a good few years and I just saw your most recent post. I wanted to say how amazing this is and gorgeous you and your girls are. My mom is now 5 yrs out from here non small cell lung cancer diagnosis and doing well she watches my kids and has 5 grandkids now. I love all the work you do with lung cancer. I would love to get involved and share my mom’s story can you get me in touch with people. I want to spread the word and give hope to others fighting this disease.
Congratulations! The girls are so beautiful! Continued blessings to you and your family!
Congratulations Emily. They are darling!!!
Tami Borneman
Our sentiments exactly: GRATEFUL, for your health, and doubly grateful for our beautiful grand babies!!! God is good indeed. Love you all!❤️❤️❤️
Such a blessing indeed! God is good! Loving the smiles!
Simply amazing! ❤
Everything about your story is a miracle. May there be many more anniversaries in store for your whole family.
Beautiful smiling darling babies…..We love seeing the girls!
Yours is such an amazing and uplifting story.
Yes. Grateful for the babies and your health.
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Miraculous! Truly they are blessings!
What a gorgeous family! You are indeed blessed. Love, Anne
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Wow, two lovely baby girls! It is all of ours victory!
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You and Miles deserve those beautiful smiling baby girls, and they deserve you!!! I know you treasure every minute, even the tired times. Congratulations:)
Dreams really do come true!
Thank you for being in my life…..
Xoxo
They look so much alike! Thanks for the pictures. Send my love to the grandparents.
I just want to tell you how happy I am for you xoxPhyllis Epner
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You and your family are so blessed. Your daughters are beautiful. May God Bless you’al
your daughters are beautiful. so are you.
blessings on you and your entire family.