I had just come though a serious illness/hospitalization. I had just turned 40. I was on some heavy duty meds. I was still reeling from all that had happened. And then . . . We found out that I was pregnant.
As delighted as I would have been at any other time, at this particular time, I was mostly afraid. Afraid that the baby wouldn't live. (We had lost a baby 5 1/2 years previously.) Afraid that something would be wrong with our baby. (One of my doctors even called me at home with concerns about the drugs I was taking.)
It was a long and complicated pregnancy, and there was a very dark day when all signs indicated that I was miscarrying. Before she sent me for a D&C, my doctor sent me for an ultrasound . . . and the baby's heart was beating strong!
I went into premature labor at 33 weeks and there were more complications before, during, and after the birth, but the result of all of the struggle was THIS BEAUTIFUL GIRL . . . this blessing to our home, our lives, and our world . . . who is suddenly twenty-one years old!
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Bekah is a beautiful girl! Happy 21st birthday. What a lovely look at her through the years. Cheryl, I know your heart is full as you remember those early days and are so blessed today to have her in your life.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely full, Martha Ellen! God has been merciful and we are so blessed!
DeleteBekah is such a lovely girl in all ways, it just shines from her. Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comment and birthday greetings, Barbara!
DeleteShe is a beautiful young lady. Happy 21st birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Debby!
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ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday to Bekah. She's a beautiful woman; those eyelashes 🎈
Thanks so much, Vee! And, yes, those eyelashes . . .
DeleteHappy Birthday to your beautiful Bekah! Loved reading the story of her coming to be.
ReplyDeleteAs hard as it was to live that story, I have nothing but praise to God for all of it! In this case, it is easy to look back and see His hand!
DeleteYour miracle baby Bekah is a lovely young lady. What a wonderful story to document. Love the yearly photo history of her. Those eyes! Twenty-One already!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen! She is a miracle baby! God's plan was mercy! How quickly the years fly by . . .
DeleteWhat a lovely young lady, and a beautiful story about her birth. So nice to have all of those photos. It must be strange for her to be the "only child" at home now.
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Thanks so much, Melissa! I love her story too, even though it was hard to live it at the time. Those days are redeemed!
DeleteI almost didn’t comment since I comment on FB but Happy Birthday to Bekah! Little Ellie looks like auntie I’m thinking!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the extra greetings! :) And I think you're right! Ellie has those big expressive eyes too!
DeleteWhat a wonderful post! My how the years fly. Happy Birthday to your beautiful Bekah!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Rosella! Indeed, they do fly . . .
DeleteWhoa! Hope I didn't accidently post a partial post. Maybe I accidentally deleted it? I think I was saying I can't believe how gorgeous Bekah's eyelashes are - since she was a baby! :) I know this is weeks old, but Happy Birthday to your baby girl. She's a lovely young lady. It was good to read the story of her beginnings. You are blessed.
ReplyDeleteNo partial or deleted comment here, so we'll go with that!
DeleteThose eyelashes have always been stunning! She actually grew into them a little bit. :) Thanks for your kind words and birthday wishes. I am indeed blessed!