Emily Rose's 9th Birthday

Today is my beautiful daughter Emily's birthday. She is unfortunately, down with a "bug". We had to cancel her birthday slumber party! Bummer! She has not argued about canceling the party, so I know she must be feeling bad! Poor girl!

But as I remember 9 years ago, I am just blessed by this girl! She is my gift, my miracle, my joy. I was so happy when she came into the world! I have always wanted a daughter and she has turned out to be so sweet and wonderful. She brings joy to my life every day. She makes me glad to be alive and she gives me hope. She is so sweet an innocent. She makes me remember what it is like to be young.

I asked Dave if he remembers 9 years ago....and he laughed and said...."Yeah, I remember carrying that huge dufflebag around the hospital" It weighed a TON! When my water broke at the crack of dawn, I remember just shoving stuff into it. I cant remember what.....an extra pillow, more clothes, socks, maybe a blanket......I just started stuffing it with "stuff". Hahaha....that bag was the hugest bag ever. Dave carried it all over....and when his dad had offered to carry it, he would not let him! No one could carry that bag! hahah! Funny!

It was a great day, and has been a great 9 years. I cannot believe that it's 9 years tho. She is such a blessing. I hope in 2 weeks, she is her normal self, so that she can party like a 9 year old! Thank you Lord for my Emily Rose.