7/2/08.

My husband is home. Nothing like having him here with us. I loved waking up in the middle of the night last night and snuggling up to him. He's everything to me.

My Kenah is 'one' today. I can't believe it. She lights up my life! First thing this morning Kenah Jo received a big sloppy "birthday kiss" from her sissy. We met Daddy at McDonalds for lunch. What else would a little girl want to do to celebrate their birthday? Nuggets, fries and a hot fudge sundae... she loved every bite! "MMMM", she said.

We'll have family and friends over on Saturday for her party. I'm looking forward to time with the people we love and who love us.

Knowing that Kenah is the last baby I will have (biologically), I am kind of sad today. As difficult and challenging as her first year has been, I honestly feel a little sad that it's over. Sitting up. Crawling. "Mama". "Dada". Even walking... all milestones that now are only a faded memory. The first six months were unlike anything I've ever experienced in my life. I've never felt so tried and tested. I've never seen a baby in such pain as she constantly was with colic. It was a nightmare. But, looking back I am able to see the areas of my life that God grew me. My marriage and my family are stronger. Isn't it always true that after the storm, we are able look back and see God's hand carrying us through it all? 7/2/07 I had no idea what was ahead - emotionally, physically, mentally and even spiritually. 7/2/08 I am thankful for God's grace. Thankful for God's strength. Thankful for God's peace and His amazing love. Thankful to our Creator...thankful for my Kenah Jo.