My Emma Kate,
Two years ago, you came into this world. At 4:37 p.m. on August 19, 2008, you were born. You looked absolutely perfect, and so pink! But Mommy and Daddy were scared to death. You see, when God created you, he gave you just half of a working heart. At only three days old, the doctors did everything they could so you could live, and you had your first open-heart surgery. You did amazingly well, and at less than 2 weeks old, we got to bring you home. Since then you have had a few obstacles and challenges, including a second open-heart surgery, a lengthy hospital stay and complications which led to another surgery. You have had so many people praying for you; rooting for you your entire life. And God has shown us his grace and mercy through your life every day.
And two years later, you are here! Every day, I pray that God will do a miracle in you. That He will give you a whole heart. Physically, I know God may not answer this prayer. But in every other way, I feel I can safely say that He has. There is decidedly nothing half-hearted about you. You are tiny, but you are strong; the strongest little person I know. You love to play outside and if you can't, you'll definitely make a mess inside. You aren't afraid to test your limits. You love to climb and run, jump and dance. You love, love, love your siblings. You'll do anything and everything for your big sister. And I've never seen a child love her little brother the way that you do. You're a little mama. You love babies and baby dolls. You love to read and sing; Shout to the Lord is one of your favorites. You say, "I love you" more than any other child. You are so polite, telling everyone "please" and "thank you" for everything. You're spunky, happy, content. You love to wash dishes with Mommy, take baths, jump on beds, hide in closets. You love to laugh. You're always on the move, not stopping for anything. You are hilarious, and you're always making us smile and laugh.
Emma Kate, you bring such joy to your family! We are so glad God has let us keep you. We treasure you and we have cherished every second of the last two years. You are such a blessing. We love you, our sweet little miracle! Happy birthday, my Emma Katie!
Love,
Mommy
Two years ago, you came into this world. At 4:37 p.m. on August 19, 2008, you were born. You looked absolutely perfect, and so pink! But Mommy and Daddy were scared to death. You see, when God created you, he gave you just half of a working heart. At only three days old, the doctors did everything they could so you could live, and you had your first open-heart surgery. You did amazingly well, and at less than 2 weeks old, we got to bring you home. Since then you have had a few obstacles and challenges, including a second open-heart surgery, a lengthy hospital stay and complications which led to another surgery. You have had so many people praying for you; rooting for you your entire life. And God has shown us his grace and mercy through your life every day.
And two years later, you are here! Every day, I pray that God will do a miracle in you. That He will give you a whole heart. Physically, I know God may not answer this prayer. But in every other way, I feel I can safely say that He has. There is decidedly nothing half-hearted about you. You are tiny, but you are strong; the strongest little person I know. You love to play outside and if you can't, you'll definitely make a mess inside. You aren't afraid to test your limits. You love to climb and run, jump and dance. You love, love, love your siblings. You'll do anything and everything for your big sister. And I've never seen a child love her little brother the way that you do. You're a little mama. You love babies and baby dolls. You love to read and sing; Shout to the Lord is one of your favorites. You say, "I love you" more than any other child. You are so polite, telling everyone "please" and "thank you" for everything. You're spunky, happy, content. You love to wash dishes with Mommy, take baths, jump on beds, hide in closets. You love to laugh. You're always on the move, not stopping for anything. You are hilarious, and you're always making us smile and laugh.
Emma Kate, you bring such joy to your family! We are so glad God has let us keep you. We treasure you and we have cherished every second of the last two years. You are such a blessing. We love you, our sweet little miracle! Happy birthday, my Emma Katie!
Love,
Mommy
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