15 Months Old

Well, 15 months ago today Dr. Missy McMinn, who

I HIGHLY recommend as a Doctor pulled a baby out of my belly.

Sophie came out with her hands together in a prayer position.

I remember the nurses commenting that they had never seen a baby

come out like that.

She was so precious and I just remember crying because

God had given me a daughter.

Today, she is an energetic 15 month old, who is EXTREMELY independent.

I honestly think if she could get a job she would. Her check-up

went great. She weighs 23 lb. 5 oz. and is 2 ft. 7.25 inches tall.

She is in the 60% for weight, 75% height, and 75% for her head size.

The Dr. said the head size is completely genetic, so thanks go out to

Mr. Curt Hale for giving our children large noggins.

She is saying lots of words....mama, dada, nana,

(Nanny we're working on the ny part), bye bye,

back-pack, Roe-Roe, Abram, pronounced Babram,

plus a myriad of other things we don't quite understand.

She also shakes her head a lot. We love this little girl and

are so thankful that God brought her to us.

As I sat in our Dr. office today my heart turned to all the

children in Haiti right now, who need

medical care. There are so many overwhelming needs,

but it is amazing to see how God is at work.

This is the link to the missionaries who I've been following.

http://livesayhaiti.blogspot.com/

I don't know them, but I feel like a partner in their ministry

because I'm praying over the specific things

and people they post about. They wrote yesterday about

a 12 yr. old boy who brought his 3 yr. old brother to the clinic.

He was so worried about him.

The 3 yr. old had burns on his torso. The 12 yr. old was

crying because he left when his parents weren't

home, but he knew his brother needed help. He was

also concerned about the other 3 siblings he

was caring for. I know people tell me having everything

at my disposal has no correlation with those

who have nothing, but it sure doesn't feel that way.

I know I'm to rejoice in what I have and guilt serves

no purpose, but I think it at least makes me see my life

differently and earnestly pray for those who have such

great needs.

Sorry this blog took a serious turn. I just can't get Haiti off my mind. We are so blessed. Enjoy your

life this weekend. Enjoy those you love.

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