Happy Mommy Day!!!!

Happy mommy day to all the women in the trenches with me. I thought about all the things that my mom does for me and how she is the greatest nana ever! Ask Josiah and he will agree. She is the one who makes stuff for the boys, helps me make b-day cakes for the boys,gives me advice, and is who I call when I have a cooking disaster. I don't know if I could survive without her insight. She has always been there for me and my little family. Sometimes I take her for granted and I need to tell her more that she is very precious to me.

Today comes with a lot of baggage for me. A year ago today, I gave birth to a very sick little boy. I can't help but think "what if he hadn't made it?" The whole day was a day of uncertainty and wondering if the baby I had only seen for a couple of minutes would ever be back in my arms. I sat in the room with my then three year old, Dan, and my mom all just praying that God wouldn't take him from us. After ten days of meds and sleepless nights he came home a healthy little man. I will never take for granted how fragile life really is and that every moment with my kids is so special. Our God is so great and truly had Jackson is the palm of his hand. He has been through a lot of pain this year, but always seems to smile and be so strong. I can't wait to see how God uses him in the future.



Jackson and his Nana.


I just love his blue eyes in this pic.


Trying to keep up with big brother.


Ready for the pool.