365 days ago...

365 days ago, I was giving birth to the most amazing little boy...

363 Days we were headed home and didn't have any idea what to expect.

One year later.....

We made it! I cannot believe how fast this year has gone by. This morning, I got up to make pancakes to celebrate such a big milestone. J was so excited- he LOVES pancakes.

I want to remember so badly:
I have to download the pics, but this morning, I leaned my head close to J's face (he was in his high chair) to get a pic of the two of us. He would not look at the camera, but instead, placed his little hand on the side of my face and just smiled and looked at me. I am ready to blubber again just thinking about it. Thank you, God, for this moment. I will carry it in my heart always.

On a sad note, this sweet memory stabs at my heart when I read about sweet Little Kate McRae. She is so little and had an MRI that showed her cancer (aggressive brain) seems to be back. Please let's all just give a little prayer for her and her family today.

Things like that make me truly thank the Lord for each day I have with my sweet little man. Although turning one has been bittersweet for me, there are many who don't get to experience that. That alone will make me hug J a little tighter, watch him sleep a little longer, laugh harder at the little things and just let go to praise and appreciate this life God has chosen to give me.

Happy Birthday, J. Your dad and I love you so, so much and I am the greater for it.