Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Twenty-Five Years

Twenty-five years ago, at 5:04 p.m. I became a mom. My little girl weighed in at a mere 5 lbs. 6 oz. Because of her low weight, she was whisked away shortly after her birth. I caught just a glimpse of her and the first words out of my mouth were, "She's real!" To which the reply came, "yeah, they quit giving out fake ones a long time ago." I don't believe I'm the only one to utter something foolish at seeing a newborn. My mom says the first time my dad laid eyes on me, he remarked, "she looks like a dried-up monkey without a tail." Thanks, Dad. (Now I know where I get it from.)

Happy Birthday Christina!

Looking at that tiny newborn, I was filled with hopes and dreams for her. Seeing her as an adult, I couldn't be more proud of the lovely lady she has become. Christina is a mom herself now. A mom's life isn't usually described as easy, but Christina has some added challenges. She is a single mom to a child with special needs. Watching her as she so lovingly cares for him, I am overwhelmed with emotion. God couldn't have picked a more perfect mom for Ethan.

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5 comments:

Heth said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTINA!

Hope you had a great day! You sound like a wonderful woman and mother. Ethan is a doll, now I see where he gets his beautiful hair.

Anonymous said...

It surely looks like you all "Count it All Joy"!! May God continue to Bless you..

Melanie said...

Happy birthday, Christina!

LOL at the comments at the births. :)

Bipin Sen said...

our daughter too was whisked away at birth, but for different reasons. looks like christina did well! i hope the same for ours!! :-)

Anonymous said...

Happy happy birthday Christina