September 28, 2008
God Has Answered My Prayers
A year ago today, I met you.
With cries, pushes and a lifetime of prayers, you finally made it into my arms.
But oh sweet girl – in those last few moments before I heard your precious cries, I thought it would never happen. I felt like I would never be strong enough to make it through the agony. I was sure I couldn’t find it in me to push even one more time.
I screamed, begged, and then miraculously the pain ended and you began.
And from that moment, you have been the answer I prayed for. You are a living dream.
I wish I could live this past year over and over again, never forgetting one moment of you. You are as delicious and perfect as life can be.
And yet as much as I want to relive your short past, I can’t wait to watch you grow and discover who you are.
My beloved baby girl, I wish you Happy Birthday.
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28 Comments on God Has Answered My Prayers »
#1 - brandy @ 6:56 am
happy birthday olivia. hope you have a good first birthday.
#2 - Kim @ 7:15 am
My daughter’s birthday was yesterday. On how time does fly. She turned 15. It seems like only yesterday that I held her in my arms.
Happy Birthday to your precious one.
Blessings
Kim
#3 - Carey @ 7:25 am
Happy 1st Birthday!
#4 - Paper Bridges @ 7:52 am
I think I speak for everyone when I say, we’ve all enjoyed watching her first year too. Olivia is one well known little girl.
Monica
#5 - Sharon @ 8:27 am
Happy 1st Birthday!!!
What a sweet, special day for you all.
#6 - Alicia @ 8:58 am
Happy 1st Birthday Olivia!
#7 - AmyG @ 10:01 am
Happy Birthday, Olivia!!
#8 - casual friday everyday @ 11:01 am
I can’t believe its been a year! Happy birthday!
#9 - Tammy Winstead @ 11:25 am
Awe! She was beautiful! Are children such a blessing. They just make your heart giggle (’til they are teens).
#10 - DJ @ 11:48 am
Happy birthday Olivia! Hope you have a wonderful day, and you too mom!
#11 - Twisted Cinderella @ 12:27 pm
Happy 1st Birthday Olivia!
#12 - Erica @Butterfly Kisses @ 1:25 pm
YAY! Happy 1st Birthday Sweet Olivia.
#13 - Deb - Mom of 3 Girls @ 1:29 pm
Happy Birthday, Olivia!! Hope you have a wonderful day!
#14 - melody is slurping life @ 2:25 pm
Happy First Birthday, Olivia. Sending blessings for a beautiful day for the entire family.
#15 - Holly at Tropic of Mom @ 3:13 pm
Many blessings to you!
#16 - Heather @ Cool Zebras et al @ 5:03 pm
Aw, what a loving post. Happy Birthday to your sweet girl.
#17 - Ashley - The Adventures of Supermom @ 5:46 pm
Happy birthday Olivia!!
#18 - Marissa @ 6:39 pm
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been a year already! Happy Birthday to sweet Olivia!
#19 - susieshomemade @ 9:55 pm
What a beautiful tribute to your daughter:-)
#20 - RACHELLE @ 10:07 pm
My little girl turned 5 yesterday and she is such a fireball. Sometimes I wish she’d listen more and be crazy less, but I know that’s just her wonderful personality shining through. I know your daughter will bring you lots of joy!! Enjoy the moments they live in your heart forever.
#21 - Anissa@Hope4Peyton @ 1:45 am
Happy birthday, Olivia! Happy mommy day, Janice!
Beautiful words for a beautiful love.
#22 - Kim @ Whats That Smell? @ 8:16 am
How sweet
Happy 1st birthday!
#23 - Adventures In Babywearing @ 9:24 am
Janice, this is so beautiful. Happy Birthday to her!
Steph
#24 - Katrina (Callapidder Days) @ 10:09 am
So sweet! Happy Birthday, precious girl.
#25 - Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts @ 10:13 am
Happy birthday to your sweet little answer to prayer!
#26 - Petula @ 1:55 pm
Very sweet! Happy birthday.
#27 - Heather Reynolds @ 5:05 pm
Such a sweet post! Happy birthday to your little girl and congratulations to you for a successful first year!
Heather
Birthday in a Box
#28 - Maddy @ 11:23 pm
Many happy [slightly belated] returns of the day.