For those that now the trials and tribulations of my son Hunter, May 1st is a big day for him. He turns 4 years old.

After he was born, he was given 72 hours to live and he proved the doctors wrong.

When he was sent home after 10 weeks in the hospital, they said he would live to about three years old and he has proved them wrong....

Last October we nearly lost him due to complications of a feeding tube replacement. They gave him less than 24 hours to live after the surgery and he proved them wrong.

Tomorrow, May 1st, at 10:21 pm, he will be 4! Hunter has defied the odds again.

It will be a bittersweet day. Celebrating this incredible milestone with friends and family, but also realizing that his difficult life began on this day 4 years ago. I am both sad and happy at the same time.

Thanks for all of you guys (and gals) out there that have shown compassion over the years. I really appreciate the support when I needed it.

Regards,

Karl
Hunter's Dad!


This is one of my favorite pictures...

Godspeed

Happy Birthday Hunter

Wonderful, Happy Birthday Hunter
You da man.
You inspire all of us.

Happy birthday wishes to Hunter, and wishes of many more to come. And congratulations to mom and dad. You guys are doing a great job. He's very lucky to be surrounded by so many people that love him very much.

Jenny

As a father of two (3 year old and 4 month old) I'm struggling for words. Every child is a blessing put here for a reason - this coming from a heathen like me. You are lucky to have him, and it sounds like he is lucky to have tht two of you. Funny how things like jobs and cars become unimportant with these guys tugging at you. I just try to enjoy every moment.
Happy Birthday Hunter!

Enjoy your precious gift.

Happy Birthday Hunter! Karl that's a great picture! Be sure to share some of the birthday party fun with us.

Tough little guy... Happy Birthday Hunter!

4 years old WOW !!!!!!!! Keep proving those doctors wrong Hunter..

HAAAAPY BIRTHDAY

See? God does answer prayers. Happy day, Hunter and family

Happy, happy, joy-joy

Happy Birthday Hunter!!

From Mark, Kim, Elizabeth and Ethan Henry

Karl,

Best wishes to Hunter, your family, and you.

Mike

Happy B-day Hunter! Others are more eloquent -- I still get to say it anyway -- he *is* a tough little guy, and he did a great job in picking his parents! Enjoy the party!

kim.

Having positive thoughts makes everything better. Karl, you guys keep the postive flow going & all us here are doing it too

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUNTER

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Happy Birthday, Hunter! Keep proving those Doctors wrong and have many, many more!

Happy Birthday Hunter!

How about some pics of Hunters new room.



Geoff

Have a great day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hunter!!!!!!

Have a very happy Birthday Hunter ...and many, many more!

Happy, happy birthday Hunter!!!





And Qarl, kuddo's to you and the wife!
Love will conquer all.
Have a great day!!!

cheers,

Jeroen

Happy Birthday Day

A nice day was had by all...

Here I am with my wife and the little birthday boy!

Yummy cake!

A little late but it is still May 1st

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUNTER

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

happy birthday ...

Andy

Happy Birthday Hunter!


still 45 minutes left of May 1st here!


wow, THAT cake sure looks good


Here's to the birthday boy... a cold mug of refreshing milk lol