Today I am thankful, so thankful, for my baby girl. Emily Grace is truly the light of my life, and I am so thankful for her each and every day. When I was young, and newly married, I never thought I would want children. I thought I was to self centered, and did not have enough patience to raise a family. I did not think I was loving enough, and thought I had any good qualities or traits to pass onto a little love. Well, as live evolves, and four years of marriage pass, I found myself being pregnant. My now ex-husband, and I, were thrilled. I was so excited for the arrival of my little love. I journaled each and every day during my pregnancy. I wrote about my hopes, my fears, and my dreams of being a parent. At that time, I was convinced I was having a baby boy. But no matter if I had a baby boy or girl, my main focus was a healthy baby, and one I could love to death! Well on July 12, 1996, my world changed like never before. Emily Grace was born @ 5:44am. Her dad selected her name, which I think fits her very well. The moment I first held her was so amazing. I greeting her with the words..."welcome to the world baby girl", and she looked up at me like she knew me. Sure we were meeting face to face, but this new little life and I had bonded for 9 months. Emily recognized my voice when I spoke to her...it was amazing! Life with Emily has always been great. Is she the best child in the universe? Is she the most beautiful young lady in the world? In my eyes she is!! She truly brings me so much joy, I have tears in my eyes just thinking about her. Does she drive me crazy? Do I worry about her morning, noon, and night? Of course I do, but isn't that what most parents do?!? I know in life there are so many people who would love to be a parent, but for whatever reason, cannot. I also know there are so many people in the world, who have children, but should not. What I also know is that I am so grateful for the gift of my child who has been given to me. Emily is healthy, and happy. She has a great sense of humor, and personality. She lights up my life, as I know she does so many other people's lives. She is truly a gift, perhaps the greatest gift I will ever receive, and for that...I am eternally grateful!
Today's activity: be thankful for your babies
Today I encourage you to be grateful for your children. Be thankful for the little walks of life that fill our homes with love, laughter, and even headaches! Be thankful when you hear their laughter, and wipe their tears in times of fear. Be thankful for their health, and for all the little gifts they bring into your life. I know that times can be tough as parents, but I truly believe that if you parent from your heart, and do your very, very best for your child, he or she will turn out just fine. Love big, and in turn, you will have big reward!!!
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