Sam will turn 3 tomorrow...it is unbelievable to me. We are going to celebrate with a party tonight with all his little friends. It gives me so much joy to be able to that this year. This is always such an emotional time for me for so many reasons...this time three years ago was such a whirlwind and full of twists, turns, and every emotion you can imagine. I can close my eyes and in a second be right back in time. I can distinctly remember so many details and the feelings I was having as that moment was taking place. And yet so many things are such a blur. Sometimes I forget how much he weighed when he was born, but I can remember doses of meds he was on the first weeks of his life. Words cannot express how thankful I am.... one of my favorite things is when Sam will sit in my lap at church facing me (one of the only times he is still enough to do this), and he will play with my hair or kiss my face, or just lay his head on my shoulder. It brings me to tears almost every time. I always think about how blessed we are to have him, what amazing works God has done in his life and through his life, how humble and grateful I am that I still get the privilege to hold him and feel his arms around me when so many friends will never have that opportunity on earth again. I pray to God that I never have to experience that.
I know he is mine and I am partial, but I think he is such an amazing child, such a sweet spirit about him and such a contagious smile. He is so easy to love...and I am so thankful for all of you that love him, pray for him, support us, and help take care of him.
All I know to say when I think about Sam, is that God has been good. We have and always will give Him all the praise and glory.
Happy Birthday!!!
