Eleven years ago, on a quiet Sunday morning ~ while the world around us was just waking up, we were making a frantic dash from Castle Rock to Denver (praying that our baby would
not be born on I-25!)
Very shortly after arriving at the hospital (there wasn't even time to park the car!), God breathed new life into my shallow understanding of what it means to be a 'child of God' when He blessed us with a little bundle we named Emily Grace. On that August morning, after 5 1/2 years of infertility, I found myself gazing down at my very own miracle ~ ten little fingers and toes, soft swirls of strawberry blond hair, deep blue eyes; beautiful and perfect in every way.
It is hard to believe that eleven years have passed since that surreal morning. Our sweet Emily has moved with us five times, welcomed four younger siblings with great anticipation and joy, grown through six years of homeschooling, committed her life to Jesus, chosen some really wonderful friends, developed into a voracious reader, graceful dancer, prolific writer and an
amazing big sister. She is creative, funny, smart and sensible and she knows how to take charge and get things done. She brings us laughter, she sometimes brings us tears, she brings us closer to Jesus and she continues to be a precious and beautiful gift to our family.
We love you Emily!
