Benson and Claire were born with a rare genetic disease in which their liver produces too much oxalate--called primary hyperoxaluria. Claire's condition has progressed much faster than Benson's. She was on dialysis since she was 3 months old and for much of that time, did dialysis 3 hours a day, 6 days a week. She receive a much needed kidney / liver transplant on December 18, 2009. It is expected Benson will eventually need similar transplants.


Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Mabel Sue

16 comments:

chris said...

She is beautiful. Congratulations Skinner family. I love her name.

Stephanie said...

She is beautiful! Congrats guys!

~adelle said...

Well isn't she a little dear. So darling. :)

** Adrian ** said...

OOOH!! What a sweetie!! She is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love her name, too!! So thrilled for you guys!!

Terry said...

So glad that Mabel Sue is here. Glad this little girl has a name.

She looks beautiful.

She definitely belongs in your family.

Thanks for the pictures!!!!

Beth said...

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GIFT FROM ABOVE!!!
Heavenly Father has entrusted three of His "special spirits" to two of the greatest parents they could ever find! I am so proud of ALL of my beautiful posterity. Life just keeps getting better! Thanks for the part your family plays in enriching my life! I think "Mabel Sue" fits her just fine!! Good Job!

Ann said...

She is so beautiful. Congratulations to on your new addition. A family of 5 is so much fun. Enjoy!

Josh and Krystal said...

Natalie and Jared- she is beautiful! Congrats!

The Stutz Family said...

Congrats! She's so cute!! And big brother and big sister look so proud! Glad all is well!

Eva said...

She is so CUTE and beautiful. I love her black hair :o)

Ryan & Keri said...

Congratulations, Natalie and Jared! She's precious and beautiful and so wonderful! So happy for your little family.

Make Do and Mend said...

So wonderful. What an amazing family this little girl gets to live with! (From a long-time reader, first time commenter.)

Tricia said...

Yea! I've been waiting on pins and needles for the pictures. So precious. In some pictures I think she looks just like Claire, in others I think she is her own woman. Congrats! You have a cutie!

Rebecca said...

OHHHH she is so cute!!! I'm so happy for you guys. You need to enjoy her because the 3rd one grows up WAY to fast. Can't wait to meet her! :):)

Mary said...

She is darling...and our Abby Sue is so excited about her name! Congrats again!!!

MeganHawks said...

Congrats you guys! She is BEAUTIFUL!!! I hope you are all doing well!