Birthday Celebration

Today Olivia celebrates her birthday for the first time. Watching her grow has been an amazing honor and blessing that I find nearly impossible to explain in words.

She has been such an incredible addition to our family and my life. From the sounds of her heart beating, to the pictures of her tiny feet on the ultrasound, and when she finally came to breath her first breath...I was in love.

And it wasn't love diverted. It wasn't love rationed down to include a new soul. It was a new love entirely for her. A pure and whole love that I would have never experienced without God's gift of her in my life. I have thanked the LORD for her so many times, but I can never thank Him enough.



Sleep soundly my darling angel. You have a big day ahead. So many of your family are coming to see you in a few short hours. There will be presents and laughter and your favorite foods. This is a special day indeed and I hope you can someday truly understand how special you are. That is a hard lesson to learn. (Believe me, I'm still working on it.)

Through everything though...all your good and bad days ahead...I want you to know that I have always loved you and I always will.

Happy Birthday, Lu!