Saturday, September 20, 2008

Thankful For What Is...

While this blog is dedicated to our life with Ella Kate, I think it's important to acknowledge that she is only with us because we have an angel baby. Today, would have been our angel's first birthday.

Everything happens for a reason, although I'm the first in line to complain when it's unpleasant. We have to trust that there is a greater design to our lives and that things will work out for the best.

It truly is a miracle that Ella Kate joined us as quickly as she did. Instead of having a 1 year old, we have a beautiful, smart, bubbly 9 month old. I learned a lot about life and myself in those short 3 months. Parents are rarely blessed with another pregnancy so quickly - and we were blessed with an extraordinary child.

So, today is bittersweet. I wonder about what could have been, but am so very thankful for what is.

1 comment:

Jessica said...

We love you Carson Hammond. Thanks for watching over Ella Kate, Allison and Richard!