My favorite bible verse came with the birth of my sweet boy, Brody.
"I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are your works, and my soul knows very well." Psalm 139:14
He was born with Phieffers Syndrome and I'll never forget the horrified look the neonatoligist gave me when he saw Brody's feet for the first time. I secretly smiled to myself knowing that it was just not that serious having the syndrome myself. I knew Brody's first year of life would consist of obstacles to overcome, but that he was PERFECT in every way.
I only wish I could have remembered that feeling of that day in the hospital during the surgeries, doctor's appointments, and playdates of his first 18 months. I became so insecure as a mother losing sight that God has a plan for everything and that he would never give me more than I could handle. I had felt so defeated and just wanted to know why he wasn't like all the other kids. Why did it take him so much longer to do things...why did he have to have surgeries...why did he have to go to therapy?
But with Brody's 2nd birthday, I finally let the insecurities go...and began to thoroughly enjoy EVERY moment with Brody out analyzing everything he was doing. I feel so guilty for the way I felt then. While I embraced his accomplishments, I put too much focus on what he was behind on. He is such an amazingly smart, vibrant, energetic little boy who I absolutley love to pieces. Brody is fearfully and wonderfully made! Ken and I are blessed beyond words!
This post was part of "Show Us Your Life Fridays" at kellyskornerblog.com
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