The First Year

The excitement is over, it is now quiet except for the lull of the house fan cooling things off. A year has past since we first laid eyes on our beautiful baby girl. I remember it almost being surreal in the hospital, holding our precious little bundle and not realizing the love and joy this little baby would bring. The Lord has truly blessed us with an amazing gift.

Looking back on what has taken place in our lives this past year has reminded me of how gracious our God has been! In someway Karissa’s birth seems like it was last month and in other ways it seems as if it was years ago. To recount some of what has gone on in this precious babies life: she was born in Texas April 29, 2007 at 2:32 a.m. Flew to Kingsburg when she was 3 weeks old; her mommy and daddy packed up the house when she was 5 weeks old, moved to Kingsburg when she was 6 weeks old, lived in a transition place for 6 weeks, and then moved into our home when she was just over 3 months old. Her daddy has become a teaching pastor, taken on much more responsibility, traveled to many different places, but has always come home more loved than when he left. He is her love! Doesn’t that make you want to praise God for His leading and grace in allowing her first year to be one marked with so many answers to prayer!

Karissa was once again spoiled by our friends and family (they all seem more like family) today. We are so thankful for the people that the Lord has brought into our lives as well! They have loved on Karissa (and us) and have already become a special part of our lives. We love them dearly.

My mind is becoming fuzzier the longer I sit. Tonight I am going to bed praising our Creator for the precious life that He created and for the days of her life that He has given us to steward.