One Year Ago

One year ago today, I was put on bedrest. I still cannot believe that it was an ENTIRE year ago that the whole preterm labor scare happened. Wow, it is amazing that time goes so fast.

I think this day, June 9th, was the scariest day of my life. I know everything turned out just perfect, but it was still very scary for me. I remember thinking that I would give ANYTHING to just be able to carry Gavin to full term and for everything to be OK...and most importantly, I just wanted to have a healthy baby. I still look at this experience as being a blessing though...because it has really made me appreciate all the small things, and big things. Having a very healthy baby is God's greatest gift to me, and I know that I will never forget this.

I know that going through this experience, and being in the profession that I am in, makes me appreciate all of this on a deeper level. I still have a hard time when I hear people say "all I want is a boy" or "all I want is a girl" or "I need this and that..." and these "must haves" never include simply a healthy baby. I know they mean well, and I am sure that's what they want, its just hard to hear those words sometimes. I feel so blessed to be where I am, and my heart hurts for those who cannot experience all of this. It really is a dream come true, and I will never forget God giving me this opportunity.

It is starting to get pretty warm here, and all I can keep thinking about is how last year I was STUCK on the couch, needed all my meals cooked for me, all my cleaning done for me, pretty much everything I could not do. I am still as thankful as ever for Derek and Dayle, as they really took on everything. Now I am THRILLED that we can enjoy this summer as a family:):)

I could not ask for more!