Lawson Andrew & Amelia Paige

Ashley, Reading your daily updates brings back memories. My family experienced the NICU roller coaster beginning last January 10 when our precious granddaughter, Riley, was born at 24 weeks. She weighed 1 lb. 15 oz. She was on and off the ventilator, like Lawson. She had surgery to close the valve in her heart. She was in the NICU for over 3 months! She is now almost 10 months old and weighs 18 lb. 10 oz. She is progressing well according to the doctors and shows no lasting problems because of her premature birth. I know God is watching over your precious baby boy and I pray that soon you will be able to bring him home and smother him with love!!

Ashley,
As so many other people have started their words of encouragement, so will I.... You don't know me, but Melissa has shared the story of sweet Lawson with me from the day he was born. You and Eric are such an inspiration to all parents. Your focus on faith and strength is a daily reminder to me to cherish the moments we have with our children. There are many people here on the MS gulf coast who hold you three and your families in prayer. Please know our love flows to you - even if it is through a computer monitor.
I know Lawson will love to see the archive you have put together here of his journey when he's old enough to understand. What a great mommy and daddy he has!
Peace and love of Christ,

Dear Ashley & Eric,
You guys have an amazing bond that will only deepen as you love and raise Lawson together. I am so thrilled to know that two such deserving people have found each other and created this beautiful little miracle.
Daily love and prayers,

Dear Eric & Ashley,

My name is Carolyn Taylor and I work with Amanda Rutledge and she has been giving me updates on Little Lawson. He has been in my prayers since she told me the news that he was born premature. My husband and I just went through some of the same things you guys are going through. My daughter Kaitlyn Taylor was born March 21, 2005 at 23wks 1lb 5oz at Brookwood. Lawson could not be in a better place than the NICU at Brookwood. The doctors and nurse there are very loving and caring people. My heart goes out to you all and your family. All I can say is hang in there and pray b/c Gods is watching over you litte Angel and know he will be home soon. Kaitlyn now weighs about 14 or 15lbs. She is not on any medication nor did she have any major surgery other than the laser surgery on her eyes which she is having no problem seeing. I am telling you all this to say that God is good just have faith in Him and all of your prayers will be answered. It is a long road but hang in there and I pray that Little Lawson will be home soon.

Sincerely,
Carolyn

Hi Ash & Eric,
I just wanted you all to know that you are always on my mind. Lawson looks so good and I so enjoy being able to read your updates. You guys are so strong and I am so amazed by you!

Dear Ashley and Eric,
It seems like I know you, hearing Mitzi talk about you both, and especially Lawson. You have all been in my prayers since his birth. Thank you for posting his pictures on the website, Mitzi gave me the address this morning. I wish you all the best and pray he'll be home with you for the Holiday season. By the way, I work with Mitzi at Arab City Schools.

After all you been through Ewood, I know lawson is going to be all right. He's got that fighting Wood blood in him.

Just keep reading the sports page to him, let him know how good ol cox is, and how Kenny Irons is going to win the heisman next year and he will continue to improve. We'll have him saying war eagle by next fall.....

You 3 hang in there and let us know if you need anything

War Eagle Lawson!

Dear Eric, Ashley & family
We were so glad today to get an update on Little Lawson. It appears that you have quite a little fighter on you hands, and he is sooo precious. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we look forward to continued updates on his progress. God is definately at work in Lawson's life and yours. May you continue to walk in His amazing love.

Eric & Ashley,

We are thinking of you and your family all the time. I have passed on Lawson's information to mine and Billy's families and we are all praying for him. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers and you just keep being strong. We love you!

Eric and Ashley,
All three of you are in our prayers everyday.
Lawson's strength and determination is a sign God is with him every step of the way. Lawson could not have been given any more precious parents than the two of you! Stay strong in your faith and know God is always with you. Can't wait to see him get to go home. We love you more than you know!

Ashley and Eric,

He is beautiful! I am so glad to hear that he is getting better every day. I pray that Lawson continues to get stronger daily, God is so good!

Eric and Ashley,
I just wanted you guys to know I am praying for you and Lawson. He is absolutley beautiful. There is nothing like being a parent. Everyday becomes a new journey for you guys and your strong love will get you through it. I will keep you in my prayers daily. If you need anything please let me know.
Love,
Jaime Allison (Swoager)

Ashley and Eric,
We want for you to know that we are praying for the three of you constantly! We are also praying for the doctors and nurses who are taking care of Lawson. We love you guys very much and pray that ya'll will continue to have emotional and physical strength.

I heard the news about your beautiful baby boy. I am glad to hear and see that he is doing well and progressing steadily. I will be praying for all 3 of you. I know you will be so releived to take him home soon. You guys have what it takes to overcome anything together. You are all in my prayers!

Hi Ashley!

I think you and Eric are great parents!! I'm proud to see how much progress he is making. Cherish every moment! My prayers are with you guys!

Hey Ashley and Eric. Lawson is such a sweet precious miracle. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Lawson is so very lucky to have both of you as his parents. Thanks for the daily updates...

I go to your sisters weight loss office and she has been keeping me informed about all of you and I am praying that the days ahead are better and better. Lawson is beautiful!!!! Keep praying that God continues to strengthen your precious son.

Ashley, Eric & Lawson,

Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Lawson looks like he is a fighter. I can't wait to see the little man in person. May God Bless All of you.

Eric & Ahsley, Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you! I love you both very much and think Lawson is lucky to have you two for parents!My prayers are with you!

Ashley, it was so nice to get to meet you Saturday at my grandson Keegan Morrow's football game. I got up dates from my daughter Amanda Rutledge and now I will just check this web site. Prayers go out to all of you. What a beautiful son you have!!
Patty Evans

Eric & Ashley,

You don't know me. Kathy Carter is family and sent me an email with the weblink to Lawson's site. I have checked it every day since I received the original email. Know that my heart goes out to you and your family. He is making tremendous improvements and things are only going to get better! God does have a plan for Lawson!!! I have a 4 year old who will be 5 next week and he came into the world early too. Know you are in my prayers and thoughts daily.

Oh you guys! I read about the kanga-care and I just wanted to give you guys a great big hug. I remember like it was only yesterday holding our very tiny and very naked little angel on my chest in the NICU. It leaves an imprint on your heart that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. Cherish it! God is going to bring Lawson through this and in the not to distant future he will be too busy to let you just sit and hold him. Congratulations on your precious “Miracle�. All of you will continue to be in my heart and prayers.
God Bless,
Jami

Ashley & Eric,
I am always thinking of you guys. I am so happy that you are getting to hold him. There is nothing in this world better than comforting and loving your child. May God continue to watch over Lawson and bless the two of you.
Much Love,
Sunni

Eric and Ashley,
I am so glad to see the strength that you two have for Lawson. He is so lucky to have two wonderful parents right by his side. And he is in such good hands at Brookwood. Even though our little Nally was only in there for a few days, Dr. Mena and the nurses were great! You are all in our prayers!

Just wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lawson looks like he is making great progress! Ashley-I was so happy to run into you at Brookwood and see that your spirits are so high. I am sure Lawson feels your strength and that is keeping him fighting. May God bless you all!

Kathy Carter is a friend of mine and asked me to keep your little one in my prayers. I have a 2 year old myself and I pray that God will continue to watch over your little boy. God has a plan for him.

Eric & Ashley,
Looking over the photo album, it's amazing to see Lawsons progress thus far & to see how much he has grown. You are in wonderful hands at the NICU. My little one Taylor, she spent some time with the doctors and nurses there. The picture of Lawson holding on to Eric's finger shows that he is strong and that God is working his miracle. My prayers are with you and Lawson.

Love,
Sara (Van Winkle) Graham

Hi- you don't know me, but Kathy Carter sent out a prayer request for your little angel- I have four children of my own and my heart aches for you. I went back through Lawson's progress and it seems like he's making great strides. I know that the angels are holding Lawson when you are unable to do so yourselves. Stay strong and know that you are in the prayers of many. God Bless You All!

Ashley & Eric,
This web site is wonderful for people like me who love you and live out of town. I am praying, praying, praying for all of you!
I love you!
Kathy Hull Carter

Hey Ashley & Eric,

Just wanted to let you know that your precious little angel is in my thoughts and prayers every day. I've enjoyed your pictures so much. Thank you for sharing him with us...

Lawson is a true example that God is in control, and that he performs miracles everyday.

May God continue to bless each of you, and keep holding little Lawson in his tender loving care.

Love,
Cyndi
(Meme's Secretary)

Ashley & Eric,
I know that when you see Lawson everyday, it's often hard to tell just how much he is changing and growing. For us, seeing him every few days it's truly wonderful watching his progress from visit to visit. We are so thankful the feeding process has gone so well and continue to pray that he will grow stronger everyday.
He is a special little boy and we love you all very much.

Ashley and Eric,
Little Lawson is in our prayers and so are you. This is a great website... I was able to check it on our honeymoon. Love you all and know that we are always thinking of you.
Kirsten and Ryan

Hi Ashely & Eric, You guys don't know me, but Angie Gaskins and I have been best friends since college. We prayed like crazy for Hunter and we are keeping you guys and little Lawson in our prayers. God Bless. Rachel Riggins

Eric & Ashley,

I can't tell you how excited I was to come in this morning and see that our prayers were answered and you did get to hold little Lawson. We all prayed for you all in our staff meeting yesterday and I just knew that God would answer our prayers. We will continue to pray for him in the days to come and also for you all. Know that we love you so much!! Tell Eric to enjoy every minute of holding him today and to cherish every moment because they are grown before you know it.

Ashley and Eric,

I have been praying that God continue to heal baby Lawson and that you continue to trust in Him. I will continue to pray for Lawson's strength and maturity, and for your faith. The best is yet to come!

I appreciate you sharing your journey with me.

Love,
Brooke Lawson (Honda)

Eric & Ashley - Know that many prayers are going up every day, not only for Lawson, but for you two. We love you and want you to know how precious your little family is. This website is GREAT!!
Love,
Rusty, Jill & Cade

Ashley we continue to pray everyday for Lawson, Eric and you. Give Lawson a kiss from us!

GUYS!

He is beautiful! This website is such a blessing for all of us that already love Lawson so much. We know this little man is going to be big and strong in no time at all!

Hope you are feeling the love across the miles!