Bittersweet Birthdays l On a personal Note

    On the 29th of May my little princess turned eight. I apologize in advance if this gets a little mushy gushy. I just am still in disbelief that she is no longer a baby and now a young lady. I remember the night before I went into labor. I remember being quite afraid, but full of excitement and anticipation. I had a feeling. Or maybe it was just a hunch but I knew it would be any day and the apprehension grew with each new day. As all first time moms know there is no manual. Its all guesswork. When I woke to find that it was in fact the real deal I can’t describe the excitement.  To say that I fell in love the moment she was born is an understatement. I didn’t want to share her. I just wanted to covet her. Protect her. And believe it or not eight years later I still feel the same. exact. way.

    For those that don’t know Lillian was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of two. There have been many moments I have wondered simply why. Why my child. But you know its made me a better mother. Its made me a better person. I am so incredibly lucky to have her.

    So birthdays with Lillian are more then just a an amazing and special day for our family. It is a reminder. Its a reminder to count our blessings. I thank God every day for my sweet little girl! I am so incredibly lucky!

    Just sharing one photo of her cause well she’s mine. And its a photoblog and I love her!

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    Hope you are all having a beautiful Memorial Day in the states and a great start to your week in other corners of the world!! Thank you for taking the time to stop by!!
    Xoxo

    Sarah

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    1. ana says:

      Happy birthday, girl, happy day mom.
      Your post made me remember my same feelings when my daughter was born. She is already ten and I am more and more in love with her, even when she’s turning into a moody teenager sometimes.
      Enjoy every second of your sweet princess… well, I’m sure you do, I can see it in your photographs.

    2. Nicole says:

      She is a beautiful young lady! You’re work takes my breath away. Happy Birthday!

    3. Adrienne says:

      She is absolutely beautiful & I loved reading your story. Great photo:)

    4. Kara says:

      You just brought a tear to my eye. I am so very sensitive this week. Loved this blog. I will be praying for your daughter because I believe in miracles and know there could be one for your precious daughter but if not I know God has a plan in all things.

    5. Jennifer says:

      What a wonderful post. Beautifully said. Beautifully photographed.

    6. Pamela says:

      beautiful post! Happy Birthday Lillian!

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