Wednesday, February 4, 2009

We've waited a long time for this...

...which is understandable, when life starts out like this.  It's hard to believe you'll ever make it through, but by the grace of God, you do.  You have to.  There are no choices.  

Next thing you know, you find yourself home with 3 small children (in 2 years), and all of the trials and joys that brings.  You see God's hand working every day, in the big things and the small things.

You're so blessed to see Lily take her first steps at age 3, and you don't think you've ever been so excited!

Until you see the joy that lights up her face whenever she "runs."

And, it all leads up to this moment....


Hope it was worth the wait!  It sure was for us.  

Side note:  Lily's first jump was yesterday, at age 5, exactly 2 years and 1 week after she took her first steps.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Awww... I bet you are very proud of her!!! That is an awesome video. She is so darn cute!! I am proud of her!!

~Holli

J-Ro! said...

WOW!! That brought a tear of JOY to my eyes. Amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!

What did you use to take that video clip of her?

Tressie said...

That is awesome! It brought a tear to my eye as well. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

Anonymous said...

Lily!! You are beautiful and we are ALL so proud of you! Way to jump, girl!!

Love,

the MckFamily

Foerderer Family said...

Beautiful! You are such an awesome mother, with such precious little girls! Congratulations to Lilly and to you!

CFHusband said...

that's great and encouraging! Thanks for sharing with us!