Precious girl, you are two years old today.
I am finding words inadequate in wanting to share all that you mean to us. A year ago next week, we almost lost you. God has used you to show us that we cannot take a single moment for granted. That in a heartbeat everything can change.
From the very beginning you let us know that you would not be boxed in. I was due to be induced at 10:30 am on April 6, 2007. As I was mopping the floor around seven, attempting to get the house in top shape before leaving for the hospital, I began cramping. After a few minutes, I woke Daddy up and suggested that maybe he should time the cramps while I was in the shower. He stood in the bathroom, saying "three minutes, three minutes, three minutes..."
We packed up your brothers and your sister and hit the road a little earlier than planned and by the time we were halfway to the hospital I knew you were on your way. You made your entrance forty minutes after we walked through the door. At 10:35. A mere five minutes after the doctor had planned to get my labor started. Your own way. Your own timing. How crazy were we to think that we were in control.
And it's been that way ever since. As we've battled your seizure disorder this past year, we've learned so much. We've come to understand that even when life doesn't pan out exactly as planned, it can be rich and full and beyond imagination. By example, you've taught us that circumstances don't have to get you down. And that when you fall, it doesn't always hurt as much as you think it should; just get up and keep on going. You've shown us that a diagnosis means nothing, it's the heart that counts.
Through you, God has reminded us that He is in charge. That He is the giver of life. That He makes all things beautiful. And you are beautiful, Sigourney. You bring so much joy and happiness to our home. Your zest for life is contagious. Your laughter is deep and heartfelt. Your passion is endless.
We love you, precious girl. We thank God for you. We praise Him and know that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. We can't imagine life without you and are so, so thankful He chose to let us keep you.
God bless you, Baby, today and always.
10 comments:
Amazing how God has His Hand on our children! She looks so much like you! Beautiful! Enjoy your day, say Happy Birthday to her from someone she doesn't know and let her know that we all are happy she is here and that God has performed a miracle in her life!! Enjoy Easter!!!
Happy Birthday Siggy! What a precious little girl you have, Sara! I hope that you had a wonderful birthday day with her. Take care.
Give Siggy a big birthday hug from Tennessee. Through your blog I feel like I know her. What a wonderful gift our children are. Have a wonderful day with your family.
God is so Good!
What a beautiful testimony to your child.
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words on my children question today. It just seems so difficult...I want the blessings, I just want them to be adopted blessings...oh pray pray pray...
I had no idea your precious Siggy had health issues--I'm crying after reading about how you almost lost her.
What a sweetie she is with that tutu♥ I hope she has a wonderful bday. God must have a special purpose for her!
I just finished a lengthy email to you.
Happy, happy birthday to darling Siggy - who looks a perfect princess in her birthday tutu!! Dear Sara, you know more than most how precious our children are - and have proved over and over again that you and Steve treasure all your little gifts. The more I hear you talk about them and the more I read about them the more I realise what an incredibly blessed and wonderful family you have out there.
Love and blessings to you all this Holy week, but especially to the birthday girl herself!!
Fiona x
Happy Birthday Siggy! You are simply beautiful and I love your tutu!
Happy Birthday to Siggy! I love the fun tutu and the practical coat! Hope you guys had a great celebration.
Hi sweet friend!! And very Happy wishes for Siggy's birthday!! What a little cutie patootie!!
Sara, isn't God so awesome?? He can take absolutely anything we go through and weave each thread into an absolutely captivating tapestry that reflects His goodness and love,and that makes us more like Him? I just love that!!
Blessings to you and your sweet family. Your heart and attitude are a pleasing aroma to our God, and a lovely demonstration of a woman whose heart's desire is to please Him. You're a blessing to me!
Love and hugs,
Becky
Siggy G. What a blessing from God to your family. He is in control. I enjoyed having a look around on your blog. Many blessings to your family and I will be back. much love. Jaime and Family.
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