Blessings

I am a very proud mother of three.  Three little girls that I try to do everything for.  I try to make all their wishes come true.  Of course, I fail at this from time to time.  But I do feel like I am giving them a lot of extras that my own parents couldn't afford to give me or weren't readily available for them.  Sometimes I feel amazed that they have what they have.  There are so many others who do not have the gifts that they have.  My kids have a warm, loving roof over their head.  They always have food to eat.  They are kept clean and have clothes on their bodies.  They are being given some of the best medical care that one could hope for.  They have tons of toys and books.  Most importantly, they have two parents who adore them and would provide all that we could for any one of them.

We feel lucky to be able to give them this life.  We are very blessed.  I can not believe how lucky my own life is.  I get to spend my days with a husband that loves me even when I look like I just rolled out of bed and even when I am so stressed that the wrong word would send me into a craze.

  I have a gorgeous Abigail Rose that has gave me meaning and a purpose in
my life.  She has taught me to take time to smell the roses and appreciate life today instead of always looking forward and missing what is so great about today.  I am so very proud of her for everything she does in her life....as life is a little bit more difficult for my Abigail Rose. 

Audrey Marie is the light at the end of the tunnel when you think your life is in complete darkness.  I will forever be grateful to her for making me move on from Abigail's diagnosis.  She makes me laugh when there isn't much to laugh about.  She is so smart and makes me feel like what I am doing at home with her matters.  I admire her compassion towards Abigail and her ability to know when I need a kiss and a hug to make my day a little sweeter.

Georgia Alexandra (Allie)  is a gift that we did not plan or expect.  Her hugs are what moms live for.  Her laugh is infectious.   She is smart beyond her age.  She lights up my day everytime I see her.  I love to hold her and kiss her head and just enjoy her as a baby.  My life was complete with her birth.

Some days you really get caught up in the negativity that surrounds raising a special needs child.  My babies are growing up fast.   They need me less and less.  My life is a million times better than I ever thought it would be.  I do not know what the future holds but the love of my family is what sustains me.  It keeps me focused and happy.  I can not imagine my life without any one of them. 

Remember to think about your blessings.  Remember the important things in life.  Remember that so many others have it so much worse than you.  These are the things I think of when I am having a bad day.  My girls are my greatest blessings and everything else is just icing on the cake.