Well we got to be in Minneapolis this weekend for the birth of our third niece. Little miss Ava June Ganske was born at 937 am on June 11, 2010. She was 7 lbs 12 oz and 20.25 inches long.
Being in the hospital this morning, reminded me of why we are trying so hard to become parents. Babies are the most amazing miracle God has every created. If one day we are able to experience what Kristi and Garrett got to experience today, all of the hard work and emotional ups and downs will be well worth it. On those nights when Kathy is in tears and wondering why we are having to go through this, I remind her that parents are always willing to do what ever they have to for their kids. We don't have kids yet, but I'm willing to do anything for the possibility of having kids. The only thing that will totally deflate me is a doctor telling me that there is no way to have kids. The day we have nothing left to try is the day I will cry my eyes out. Until then, I will continue to fight the tears back with hope that the next step will work.
I went into this weekend expecting the birth of Kristi and Garrets second child to make me tear up and be sad. The amazing thing, I didn't once feel like crying today. I think Kathy might have a bit, but I just kept thinking how much I want that. I took hundreds of pictures and just enjoyed the day. I really felt like one day God was going to bring that experience to us. Today was a great day.
Congratulations Kristi and Garrett. We love you so much.
Corey, it is SO worth it! We don't know what or why God decides some have to go through more hurdles then others but it will happen. That I'm going to pray for.
ReplyDeleteWhen we lost Lily, during all the pain and heartache, it made me realize even more just how bad I wanted kids. Now that we have Miss Thang it is amazing!
That truly is my wish for you guys!!
Congrats to Kristie and Garrett!! How cool that you guys made it to the cities for Ava's arrival:) Hopefully they will be returning the favor next spring;)