She is ONEShe crawls around the house like a mad women and now walking with a walker!
She says "Mama, Dada, Bubba, Uh-oh, Peek a Boo and lalalala"... and blows kisses!
She loves LOVES her big brothers.
She squeals with excitement over any animal.
She loves splashing and playing in the water.
She is a dancer.. and can hear music from all the way across the house.
Her favorite song is "Happy".
She is drinking from a cup and eating lots of different foods.
She has slept through 1 out of 365 nights.
She is a Mama's girl but is slowly becoming a Daddy's girl.
She has everyone wrapped around her little finger, and she knows it.
Proud isn't even a big enough word to describe how I feel about our Emmery. She is our little fighter. She is stronger and more capable then we ever thought she would be at this point. Her home nurse describes her as tenacious and I love it because it true. We are thankful for these blessings that God has granted her with.
I woke up the morning of Emmery's birthday with a bit of fear and anxiety. I wasn't sure why, but I just felt afraid. I started thinking of what could be making me anxious on such a special day. As I thought about it, I realized I am fearing the future. "We've made it this far... but what's next?", I thought. Its sort of feeling like we just ran a mile... but we have a 100 mile race to run. That first mile was the hardest thing we have ever had to do. What will mile two look like?
As Em was still sleeping near me I decided to get up and read my daily devotional (from Jesus Calling) to calm me down a bit. I turned to April 15th and it read:
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Trust Me, and don't be afraid. Many things feel out of control. Your routines are not running smoothly. You tend to feel more secure when your life is predictable. Let Me lead you to the rock that is higher than you and your circumstances. Take refuge in the shelter of My wings, where you are absolutely secure.
When you are shaken out of your comfortable routines, grip My hand tightly and look for growth opportunities. Instead of bemoaning the loss of your comfort, accept the challenge of something new. I lead you on from glory to glory, making you fit for My kingdom. Say yes to the ways I work in your life. Trust Me, and don't be afraid.
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.-Isaiah 12:2
From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. -Psalm 61 2-4
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Sprit of the Lord. - 2Corinthians 3:18
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BOOM. God spoke and I listened. I am not going to fear year two. I will say YES to the ways He will work in her life.
We celebrated Emmery's birthday with friends and family at a local restaurant. She was spoiled and loved on and we are so thankful for everyone who loves our girl. She was our little Strawberry Shortcake.
Love, Your Mom
