The first time we saw our tiny babe and heard her little cry...
The first time one of our babies went from birthing room to NICU...
The first moment her brothers and sisters met Verity...
Our first experience with a feeding tube...
Our first night at home with a myriad of cords and machines...
Our first trip with Verity to the ER...
Verity's first church service (which also happened to be her dedication)...
Her first casts...
Her first Easter...
Her first surgery...
Her first GI tests...
Her first boots and bar (soon followed by her first therapy sessions)...
Her first smiles (at 4 months old)...
Her first Fourth of July...
Her first move...
Her first Thanksgiving...
Her first Christmas...
Her first New Year...
Her first Valentine's Day...
And soon...very soon...on February 28, her very first birthday...
Verity, you are the FIRST baby we have had the privilege of experiencing such a roller coaster of a first year with! You have taught us so much, sweet girl. I know I'm not the first person to say this, but you have touched more lives in your short time on earth than you can ever know. We will treasure each and every FIRST the Lord our God gives us with you.
We love because He first loved us...1 John 4:19.
Oh it has been such a blessing getting to know my sweet friend. I have such a special place for My Little Verity in my heart. I rejoice as you rejoice and I cry out to god as you cry out. Thank you for taking so much time throughout this year to share your journey with us all, especially with all of the “spare time” you have. We truly appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a year for you guys! Beverly, I love the pics . . . and thank you so much for taking the time . . . that you don't have . . . to share each milestone with us! And, as a friend of mine used to say, "this [first birthday] is the big one, Elizabeth!" How we are rejoicing with you for this wonderful Verity milestone :) May God continue to bless Verity's life as she continues to bless other lives through hers. Love, hugs, and prayers!
ReplyDeleteWe couldn’t have made it through this year without such a wonderful tribe of friends and family upholding us in prayer and practical support along the way! Thank you for being part of God’s plan for Verity and all of us!!
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