A Small Faith

After Jenn’s post yesterday, I get the easy part of posting a few pics. From a beautiful baby to a beautiful young girl. It’s hard to believe she’s grown up so much.

As many of you already know, September 11, 2001 was an unforgettable day for our family. It was unforgettable for us for different reasons than most. On 9/11/01 our family was blessed by the birth of our second perfect little girl. She was born with a knot in her umbilical cord. She had been swimming in little circles inside me just like she runs around in circles now. I remember how thankful we were when the doctor showed us the knot. It still makes my stomach sink just thinking about it. It’s amazing how easily she could have not made it. But that’s A7 (wow, that’s weird to type!). She’s always living on the edge.

Why we were blessed with A7 on a day that so many others lost their loved ones is beyond me. I know that I too easily forget that while we celebrate her birth today thousands of others still mourn the loss of life. What will I tell her about the day she was born? What will she think? Will she recognize the gift God has given her? For that matter, will I? How many other significant things in my life do I take for granted like I take her life for granted? I’m not sure that the answers are easy to come by, but I’m thankful that I know Who to ask.

So today I thank God for A7. For the giggles, the sobs, the way she does everything all the way, the way she loves her sister and brother, the way she never listens the first time unless dessert is on the line, the way she is always so eager to make a friend, I love her head to toe. Happy birthday, A7!