I have to say... this day has felt so far away. 8 years ago today, my first born was born. I had dreams of being a mom for the first time and taking that journey everyone had talked about. I had no idea my life that day would change forever. After she was born and rushed to the hospital, I arrived 5 hours later to see her. My mom and dad pulled me into a room and told me news about my baby girl that I thought I would never hear. I was a very naive 25 year old when it came to knowledge regarding a disability or how children become disabled. I had never "thought" about it. My life felt like it was falling apart that day. It was. It took a while to finally accept my "new" life. But, once I did, I fell in love with it. Sure, there were some very trying times that most couples never face in a marriage. The Dr's told us our divorce rate would rise 80% from the norm. They told us she might make it to age 8. They told us she would never recognize us or know us. They told us she was deaf. I will never forget them sitting us down trying to talk us out of giving her more chances on the ventilator. How could a parent even think of letting go? I couldn't. I was ready to take on the challenge... and we did. Yes, we were young but one thing we were taught was to rely on prayer and priesthood blessings instead of the Drs and their statistics. We went home with her not knowing what to do. She would have to teach us, instead of us teaching her. And she is, still to this day. I have made many mistakes, I am sure. But she accepts me, loves me and continues to cheer me on. She keeps me on the straight and narrow. She teaches her sisters unconditional love, she teaches grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins what life is really about and whats most important. She has taken us down a road to teach us the "pure love of Christ". We have endured so much together but through it, it has made our family stronger. We have beat the odds and I am so proud of her and how brave she is. She is such a fighter and has a smile that will light up the room. I am so grateful my Father in Heaven has entrusted me with her. She is such a special spirit that loves us so much... almost as much as we love her.
Happy 8th Birthday Emmie! We made it!!
Emmie around 6 months
Isn't she the cutest thing you have ever seen?!?
Emmie 4 months
She had the stinkin cutest laugh!
9 comments:
What a swift 8 years that was!! Oh Emmie....We Love you so much. You are the sweetest Angel. You make me want to be better EVERY time I'm around you. Thanks for coming to Earth and showing Us all a thing or two why we're really here and what it is all about. Happy Birthday!!!
She is such a sweet spirit. I always tell everyone that the feeling in your home is unlike anywhere I have ever been and I know it is because of Emmie. She is a lucky little girl to be in such a great family! Happy Birthday!
What a beautiful post you have written, Tiffany! And she is still the cutest!
Happy birthday Emmie.... We love you and are grateful for your sweetness.
Tiff and J... you continually amaze me when I watch you and they way you interact with Em. She is a lucky little girl.
We love you guys!
Tiffany-not sure if you remember me, I am a friend of Tracey's. I hope you continue to blog about your family and your life, it is such a great journal for your kids to read as they grow. I am inspired by your story and life with your little Emmie, thanks for sharing/
Happy Birthday to a beautiful sweet girl who is a blessing in so many ways. We are glad she is a part of our family.
Wow I love that picture of her at six months. So precious. I loved that post and it's so true! our family wouldn't be the same without her!
You and jason are perfect parents for her
happy birthday emmmie!
Tiff, this post was so precious!! You are the most amazing mom. Heavenly Father knew that it would take very special people to watch over and care for her. You guys are seriously awesome. Happy birthday to the sweetest spirit in our family! Love you emmie
Awwww...such cute pics. She is darling!
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