Tuesday, October 6, 2009

A sweet sweet day!

My first pregnancy, in Orlando with Sarah in 2006!

Today is a day that is very tender to my heart. We rejoice today as a family as we celebrate the gift of life. Three years ago I didn't want this day to come, but today through grace and the amazing gift of God's true healing powers, today we say thanks to God! Today we mark this day as a heavenly day- meaning- Our first sweet little girl whom we know is in heaven now- today would have been her 3rd earthly birthday! I was 17 1/2 weeks pregnant with this little girl, and God had plans to keep her with him. I will always remember her being my first pregnancy, feeling her little feet kick within, the joy I felt to know we were pregnant, the love I felt as a mother as I felt her grow, seeing her on our first ultrasound, she will always carry a special place in her dad's heart and mine. Today, it is a day I am completely overwhelmed with thanks to God, because even though my new little girl within is a completely different girl, how can I not say....God knows my heart so well. He knows the dreams of us wanting a little girl, the hopes, and desires. He has already blessed me beyond measures when He gave me my precious Graham. The day I held Graham for the first time, my heart was healed. Meaning the pain I carried for the two years of wondering will I ever have children, and the mourning heart I carried, was covered by the gift of life- my miracle Graham! I will never forget that sweet little baby, she will always be special to us. So many of you walked through this stage of our lives with us. Thank you so much for your love, gosh we are so thankful for you friends, and family. May today be a day that I say thanks to God for the gift of life, God's faithfulness, and his amazing healing power. Happy Earthly Birthday sweet baby girl! We love and miss you! Oct, 6 2006!

This picture is of Graham, my joy, thank you Lord for your overflowing blessings!

How great is our God sing with me

You give and take away, but my heart will choose to say,

Blessed be the NAME of the Lord!

5 comments:

Sarah said...

You are amazing! xoxo

Jenn Cawood said...

What a sweet day of remembrance,pain,...and joy! You have a lot to be joyful about and I KNOW that God has His hand on ALL the members of your sweet family. Love Ya!

Mike Morrow said...

We will meet her one day, and it will be a glorious reunion!

amie said...

So sweet Shelli. To look on the past and look to the future. You both will meet her one day - what a wonderful knowledge! I concur with Jenn!!

Beverly, Erik, and Hannah said...

Brought tears to my eyes! You are such an amazing friend!! I love you!