One year ago, our little grand-daughter entered this world. Even though her early arrival was a shock to all of us in the family, God was not surprised! "In the fullness of time, God sent forth his own Son to be born" and certainly God knew all about the timing of this little girl's arrival.
One year ago, when Emily Grace entered the world, she was the size of that doll...
...that was the size of her tiny, perfectedly formed hands.
Today we celebrate her first year of life. It has not been an easy year. God has stretched her parents much more than they would ever desire. Yet God has also been teaching them (and the whole family) His deep and ever-lasting faithfulness and love.
Today we rejoice in the miracle of Em's sight, in her ability to breathe on her own, to crawl and sit and walk. We delight in hearing her coo, and yes, even in hearing her cry! The miracle of her life has taught us to appreciate each day of health and strength, and the beauty of all the colors surrounding us. All of these things are blessings from God that we so often take for granted.
We treasure the lives of these two wonderful girls that God spared one year ago. You are both the strongest girls that we know, and we love the huge blessing and delight that you are to our family.
