20 years ago tonight, Doug and I were in a panic for the nursery worker to come to our room. Please God, don't let this baby start crying before the nurse comes in. What do we do if she does start crying? What is taking them so long?! Somehow, all of our company managed to leave the room at the same time, and there we were holding our new baby and clueless! No earthly idea what to do with this new gift we had. To make matters worse, it was Thanksgiving Day, and I was craving some serious turkey, dressing and cranberry sauce. No such luck. The only thing on the menu that day would be roast with rice & gravy. The only turkey we'd have was wrapped in a white blanket with pink and blue stripes on it. What a day it had been. We were so excited and scared to death at the same time!
As I think back on that day, I had no hint of what a blessing we had wrapped in that tiny blanket. Those little eyes just observing the new world it came into, finally putting faces with the voices. As we sat there that night, we didn't know all of the joy she'd bring into our lives. The stories she'd share with us. The dances we'd help her get ready for. The teeth we'd help her pull, and the bike, skates and car we'd teach her to ride and drive. The accomplishments we'd have the opportunity to celebrate with her. And most of all, the granddaughter she'd bring into our lives. WOW! I am so thankful for all that God has done in her/our lives...especially for our amazing daughter; one divine interruption on Thanksgiving Day 1988.
Renee:
What a true blessing you are. We are so proud of you.
We love you!! Happy Birthday!
God, bless her in a way that only YOU can! Protect her every step and guide her path. Provide all of her needs and keep her healthy! Lavish her with Your love and give her happiness and peace that only You can bring! I thank You for blessing me with such an amazing daughter and friend! May she be so lucky with her own daughter.
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