Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Our “Little Bit”

Posted on By jennifer


It was wonderful to get around to many of your blogs, to catch up a bit and to hear from some of you! And I do hope to start posting some of the cruise pictures soon but, today, I had to take a break from those memories to look back 22 years….

Yep, that’s me – 22 years ago today!! I was on my way to a “routine” doctor’s visit….but, little did I know, I was hours away from becoming a mommy!!

I had been on bedrest for weeks with pre-term labor and was thrilled to simply be up, dressed and out of the house. I think that is probably the reason for the picture. Apparently, all that up and off the couch started the labor….again. This time there was no stopping her!

Miss Emily was on her way….and September 28th – I became a mommy for the first time! I’ve spent this morning remembering that moment and even now there really is no way to describe how you feel!

She was five weeks early and just a tiny little thing – weighed in at 5 pounds 2ounces – but she was healthy and strong..never really needed much more than the warming. This picture was taken the next morning and was the first time I was able to hold her. Yes, I was melting with mama’s pride!!

Our precious Miss Em!
Here she is that morning with her daddy……already working that magic that little girls seem to have with their dads!
So hard to believe that little girl is 22 today! I don’t post often about her – she does not like to be included in my blog (what??!) – but I had to take today to wish her the happiest birthday wishes ever!! We love you with all our hearts…..and no matter how old you are, you will always be our baby girl – our Sweet Miss Em!!
One last picture – one of my favorite snapshots of my life! This was taken the day we brought her home from the hospital. She had to stay in the hospital for five days. I left after two and coming home without her was so sad for me. Finally getting her home….and settling in – all was perfect with my world! That’s how I felt here. Life was beyond perfect and I was beyond blessed and amazed (and exhausated!)

Happy Birthday, Em!

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Comments (11)

  1. Morning Jenn,
    and Welcome Home, can't wait to see your Anniversary pics, but this was such a lovely and touching post.
    My Scott was full term and only weighed 5 pd. 14 oz., and Emma reminds me so much of his picture,
    same exact blankie and all!!
    Happy Birthday to your Sweet Daughter
    Hope she has the lovliest of birthdays, and hope her Mommy has a fun day just remembering and also
    hope she had the lovliest of trips.
    Blessings hon,
    Nellie

  2. Oh Yea,
    Forgot to say I loved the pic of you standing on the sidewalk all gussied up with that full abdomen!! lol
    Did you enjoy being pregant?? I really did, up until the very end with my 2nd one, cause I was much bigger and more uncomfortable.
    Take care hon,
    Nellie

  3. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Em!! We share a wonderful day of course, haha…I do know just how yyou feel…everytime one of my kids has a birthday, I travel down memory lane and remember (well) the day they were born, haha…I am sure they could all quote their own stories word by word they have heard them soo much. And yet you know what? those are MIRACLE days. It amazed me EVERY time how God can form a life and bring it into this world for you to love and cherish. Such a gift! It isn't something you can describe, you must experience it. Have a wonderful day and may the Lord bless your sweet daughter and make His face shine upom her now and always..Love, Debbie

  7. Can I tell you just how precious you look in that first photo. I love how you got all dressed up to go to the doctor. And what a sweet baby girl!

  8. Welcome Home! There really is no place like home……
    Giving birth really is a miraclous time isn't it. Looking forward to seeing your pictures…….

  9. Happy Birthday to your daughter! I can so relate. My first born was 6 weeks early and I had to leave her in the hospital and thought the worse feeling in the world was leaving her. I was 2 hours away from her! We have a lot in common! I hope your day was filled with so many beautiful memories!

  11. Awe Jen! This post brought tears to my eyes! Just looking at that picture makes me want to pick her up out of that picture, snuggle with her and give her 5,000 kisses! She is beyond precious!

    I hope Em got the small package I sent last week. It's not much but hopefully she'll like it 🙂

    Love you Jen! Thanks for making me smile with Em's ADORABLE baby pictures!!

    Erica

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