Thankful

It seems as the days go by the hustle and bustle of life can take over. We are in the middle of touring a variety of different schools in the hopes of finding the perfect fit. We are finding that we like parts of each one and wish we could combine them to make the perfect school for us, and then we would like it to be about 5 minutes (or less) away. It is a pretty stressful, exciting and tiring time for Bryan and I.

As I began my 25 minute drive home from dropping Emma off at Montessori, I began to reflect back on the night that Emma was born. Since it is Friday and Caitlyn and I are worn out by the end of the week from our commute, I had Elmo going on the DVD player for her. She was entertained (and quiet). I thought about what a true blessing she is and how lucky we are to have her; happy, healthy and going to Kindergarten next year. I am forever grateful to the people who were with us the night of her birth and forever thankful to Jesus for placing them there in our time of great need. I am thankful for the family members that came to visit and help us transition into our new stage in life. I am thankful for exceptional friends who listen to me and understand. I am thankful to Bryan for being such an amazing husband, partner, friend and Daddy. In the midst of the craziness of the big "K" decision I am ultimately thankful that we am able to make this decision for Emma, that we have choices and options.- Praise God for giving her life. And that He blessed us and made us lucky enough to be her parents.

Ok- so my Starbucks coffee helped me move onto my next reflection. Once a Mama of two girlies- you can't have deep thoughts about one and not the other. So, now in the second part of my drive (on my side of the 60) I began thinking back on Caitlyn and how lucky we were to get pregnant with her right after we moved here to AZ...she is a true miracle too. Because of the complications we had with Emma I was watched very closely by the most talented and educated perinatologist. With many extra appointments, progesterone shots and extra ultrasounds she was born healthy and happy. I think back to what the perinatologist said to me when I was still in the OR after my C-section. He said he was surprised I had carried her until 39 weeks because of a complication with the shape of my uterus. He also advised that she be our last baby. Bryan and I had already discussed this and had come to the conclusion that we were very blessed to have two girls. But, to hear it from a doctor was pretty hard and very final- not to mention I was on drugs and very emotional after just giving birth. Needless to say, we feel that God watched out for us and paved the way once again because if we had been told that with Emma's birth (since I would have had this condition then), we may not have had our precious little Caitlyn bear. I am thankful to the amazing doctors, nurses and to Bryan for his support and love during my pregnancy with Caitlyn. I am thankful that God made our family complete with the gift of Caitlyn and that she and Emma can be forever bonded with the love of sisterhood.

God is good, he is in control. We are so thankful and blessed. I am focusing on this for today and putting the school choice in his hands. He has a plan for us and the girlies. It is for sure, he definitely wanted them here on earth to do something great. Thank you God for Emma and Caitlyn.

Love,

A blessed Mama