Number 29

Yes, I know this is number 29, not 23.  I have started those in between numbers and not completed them.  Yet.  I will fill them in as they are edited.  And they'll still go in order.  This was a stream of conciousness thing I just had to write down, like right now, this very second.

I am so thankful that I have a healthy little girl.  I have a friend who's baby granddaughter is having serious medical issues stemming from a congenital abnormality.  I have been reading the mother's blog tonight and am just so humbled by this little 3 month old and her parents, whom I've met once. 

I was so lucky to have a mostly uneventful pregnancy.  It was so easy, especially with each ultrasound showing Kenzie's completely normal, healthy progress.  And being pregnant was fun!  Well, except for when I had sciatica.  And when my feet got so fat they broke the strap on a pair of Crocs.  And then when my face got fat near the end. . .

Anyway, it really was easy breezy.  And having a completely healthy baby was the icing on the cake!  Like the good, thick kind that's made with lard.  Every single check-up with the pediatrician was positive.

I remember a few months back when Kenzie had to have surgery for a double hernia repair, I was absolutely frightened to death.  Even though it was a very basic, routine procedure.  Knowing something, anything, is wrong with your child is the worst feeling ever.  And it was an easy outpatient procedure that went great (whew, thank you God!).  I was so thankful to walk out of Children's Hospital and hoping to never need to go back.

This little girl has now been in the hospital for 14 days.  I cannot imagine being in her Mom's shoes.  She is so strong in her faith, but I'm sure the fear of the unknown is a heavy burden to bear.  Looking at that sweet, smiling baby and her parents just breaks my heart for them.  And reminds me that I am so very blessed to have a healthy little 5 year old.  Sometimes a fit-throwing, stubborn, loud, and unreasonable 5 year old, but healthy nonetheless.

If you have a minute, would you say a prayer for this little baby and her parents?  Her name is Piper.