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Happy Early Birthday Iris, did you think I would not remember?

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Misted Iris_1It is Thankful Thursday and I would like to tell you everything I LOVE about Iris. (yes I know her birthday is not until Saturday, but lets celebrate a few days early!!!)

1. Her tender heart. When I go flying off the handle about something, she sweetly brings me back to earth and helps me see the good in all things.

2. Her giving spirit. She gives and then she gives some more. She has blessed me so many times.

3. Her friendship. She is the one person I know in the blog world who I can turn to, and she can say “well I don’t think you were right in this situation.” She is one I can go to for the truth even when it may hurt my feelings. I LOVE THAT!

4. We may go a few weeks without talking but as soon as a crisis hits or I may need prayer, she is the first person I turn to.

5. She is the only one in blog world I have met in real life.

6. I love the fact she is from Germany and she educates me on other cultures.

7. As a friend she draws me closer to the Lord.

8. We share the same kind of quirky humor.

9. We share the same hobbies (even though she is better at all of them =). But that is because your older right?

10. What I love about Iris the most….she puts up with me! Happy Birthday my sweet friend, wish I was there to take you out. I am so blessed God brought you into my life almost 2 years ago. God knew I would need you!!

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Why don’t you head on over here and help me wish Iris at Sting My Heart a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Two Teenagers in One Household….Lord Help Me

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You were a big baby when you were born, of course after my first child being 3lbs anything would seem big. Having a brother only 18 months older than you, you seemed to pick things up easily.



Today you are in 7th grade gifted classes. Academics come easy to you, in that area you take after your father. Just this week you signed up for “environmental club” because you wanted to learn how be wise environmentally. I am so proud because you are your own person.



You are my Jim Carrey; you make me laugh constantly and have that quick wit about you. On the other hand, you are our absent minded professor, so smart but yet sometimes the simplest tasks like cleaning your room become a major task. Motivation is not your friend unless you are up against a deadline (that your get from your father also =).



Your officially birthday is the 13th where Dad’s birthday is the 14th. I am still sad to this day that you don’t share each others birthday just for the pure fact that I was born on my daddy’s birthday. God had other plans.



I am so excited to see you become a teenager and watch you develop into a man. You are the quiet type but a momma’s boy. I am so blessed God gave me you, I look forward to seeing what exciting plans God has for you.



I love you and Happy Birthday baby.

14 years ago…

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14 years ago I was pregnant. I was only 28 weeks gestational.
14 years ago I was put in the hospital to keep my blood pressure down.
14 years ago I had the best OBGYN that anyone could ever have, and she was a Christian.
14 years ago I was only a Senior in college.
I was married.
He only worked in the Student Union.
We lived in an old apartment with green shag carpet.
14 years ago I did not know about premature babies, like I do now.
God blessed me with limited knowledge, to keep me from freaking out.
14 years ago I had to call my parents and tell them to drop everything, drive the two hours because I was not sure if my baby was going to be ok.
14 years ago my OBGYN looked at me and said I can save your baby better outside the womb, than I can inside.
14 years ago I had an emergency C-section.
Gave birth to a 3 lb baby, who did not even have the ability to expand and contract his lungs.
14 years ago I freaked out on the table because I could not hear my baby crying, Mom was in the room, and the Dr had to put me out further to keep me calm.
14 years ago Mom saw that my baby was not breathing with all the nurses over him, one nurse said “Doctor what should we do?” Then suddenly 14 years ago, his tiny little leg shot straight up, and the room erupted in cheers.
14 years ago I believe God breathed life into my son.

I was going to drop out of college right then and there. I did not care I was only 4 months away from graduating.
14 years ago my OBGYN said, “I insist you go and finish your studies while your baby is getting better.”
I went to class after recovering, went straight to the hospital to care for my baby and study for finals.
My baby was fighting to keep weight on, we cheered for every ounce. We were praying for no permanent damage.
I finally took my finals.

5 weeks after my baby was born, and my finals were just completed, we brought our premature son home.
14 years ago I had a college professor call me the day after, and explained I got a D on my final. He wanted to know if I wanted to take it over, due to the circumstances I was under. I asked him if I would still get my diploma. And he said, “Yes.” Then I replied, “I am a Mom now, just give me the diploma.”
Life was unbelievably hard; I still to this day do not know how I survived. God truly carried hubby and I.
But if anyone does not believe in miracles, I just point to 14 years ago when I know without a doubt God literally breathed life into my son. I tell my son everyday, “God has a special plan for your life.”

Son, I can not wait to see how God moves in your life in the next 14 years. You are entering some of the most fun years of your life, but also the scariest. I may not be with you always to guide you, but God is there is every step of the way. My prayer is that we do the best we can as parents, but also know when to step back and know God is in control. We are proud of you. Love you, Mom & Dad

(I am publishing this a day early because we will be having tons of fun festivities tomorrow)