Fifteen Months Old

Fifteen Month Old Girl ~ Our Little Explorer

Where has the time gone?  I am amazed at how fast this “birthday” has rolled around this month.  I think the main reason for this is that it seems so many changes have occurred within these past four weeks; and these are not just any kinds of changes but the kind that begin to make you feel as if you are losing your tiny baby.

“Lock Down Partners” (Visiting with Papa Don on his lock down after heart surgery)

I have mixed emotions on this, as do many mothers; but the one difference in my case {unlike most} is that I cannot truly be sad that we have begun to lose this stage”so quickly” for it has actually been rather long in coming!  Although I would still never desire for our daughter to start life in the manner that she did, nor would I choose the many agonizing moments we have experienced, I can still be ever grateful for the fact that we have enjoyed a longer baby stage than most parents ever have the pleasure of experiencing.

One of MANY new tricks…

Being an absolute lover of this stage of life has made it all the sweeter, and I must confess that while I have fought for every ounce, every milestone, and every conquered hurdle, I have still enjoyed the sweetest side of the “consequences” to all that Noelle has endured.  So while my heart gives a slight twinge at the hint of leaving this stage behind, at the same time it leaps in anticipation of all that is to come in the days and months ahead.  My days with her are simply a joy, and I absolutely treasure the privilege of being the mother of this precious girl.

Physical Therapy Day~Learning to Pull Up!!

Our days this past month of have been incredibly full as therapies persisted and difficulties continue to be overcome; but emerging from this process is a busy little bee who is becoming more aware of her surroundings each day and thus realizing that her new-found mobility is a much desired asset, opening doors even wider to new and exciting possibilities.  So as we look back on the past few weeks and celebrate another “birthday,” we also thank you for your continued prayers and thank God for all He has done.  What a joy!!

Sweet Snuggles with Papa