Three years ago today, I was sitting in a VERY HOT hospital room with no air conditioning and very little power. Two days earlier, Hurricane Gustav decided to roll into Baton Rouge, downing power lines, trees, and causing chaos for the whole city. As I was laying in the hospital bed, there were many concerns running through my head: "Are my parents going to get here in time (we couldn't get in touch with them because of no phone lines and bad cell reception)?, is anyone in the room going to pass out because of the heat?, how did people used to deliver babies without ANY modern conveniences?, how do I change a girl's diaper?, what will it be like raising a girl?" Well I got many questions answered immediately. My parents made it on time after having Katie find their house in pitch black dark and pound on their door to wake them up; no one passed out, but there was lots of sweating and red faces (and not just me); it's more difficult to change a girl's diaper than a boy's; and in the past three years I've learned ALOT about raising a girl! (How people used to deliver babies, I have no idea, nor do I want to know)
I never thought I would have a girly girl who loves PINK and playing dress-up, but it looks like God likes to give us what we think we can't handle!! My life would not be so full if I didn't have my little Lucy. In that little bitty package have been many many gifts that I never knew were for me. Getting better with snuggling in a rocking chair, patience, brushing hair, twirling in a tu-tu, belly laughs, patience, throwing a ball, braiding hair, patience, sweet kisses and hugs, candyland, and patience, are all gifts that she's given me... so far.
One day, I know someone will come along and steal our Cinderella, but for now, I'm going to treasure EVERY moment (easy and difficult) that God gives me with her.
HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY, SWEET LUCY LOU!
