Happy 3rd Birthday!!!

My sweet Addy,

You have shown me that life passes so quickly. I don’t want to waste a single moment of this time that God has given me to share with you.You have brought me more joy than I ever dreamed possible.

When you were born, I was so taken by your dark hair and those sparkling blue eyes, I couldn’t bear to look away.

I now find myself having a similar experience. While you have grown from a helpless infant into an ’I can do it’ toddling toddler I have often held my breath, hoping I would know when to hold your hand and when to stand behind you with a little push.

When I look into your eyes, I see possibilities. You truly believe ANYTHING can happen.
And that is magic….
The kind of magic I will save and sprinkle over you each day! You can’t put a price on that kind of faith in the world.

During this last year – you have experienced so much and it has only made you STRONGER! 20 long days in the PICU didn’t set you back, it only made you stronger! 3 long days of intubation didn’t set you back it only made you a fighter! Countless days of Chest PT every 2 hours didn’t make you tired, it only made you healthier!

going home...

I have seen the most significant changes in you – more than walking, more than talking…..What I am witnessing is the growth of your mind and most importantly your heart. You are learning compassion. You are learning to give. You are learning to be a friend, to love, and to be you.

I am so incredibly proud of the little girl you are. From you I have learned patience, I have experienced family, and I have grown. I am a better person for having you in my life.

I have both raged at God and fallen before Him praising and thanking Him for this journey! My love for you has taught me that faith is undefinable. Today I praise God that I am handing you a balloon in celebration today rather than releasing one in remembrance.

Thank you for all the smiles and even some of your tears. Thank you for always loving me and teaching me every day how to be a better person. But most of all thank you for just being YOU!

Happy 3rd Birthday to my little princess!!
I love you as high as the sky, as deep as the sea, to the moon and back...and even still farther!
Love, Mommy and Daddy