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!
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
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.
She is a beautiful young lady! You’re work takes my breath away. Happy Birthday!
She is absolutely beautiful & I loved reading your story. Great photo:)
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.
What a wonderful post. Beautifully said. Beautifully photographed.
beautiful post! Happy Birthday Lillian!