Milestones. This year has been marked by them. More than any other this year has been all about steps and major hurdles. Lilly is an amazing blessing that has challenged me to be more than I thought I could be. Today we are celebrating a day that we doubted would ever take place. More than most this birthday signifies a relationship and reliance on God that is deeper than I thought possible. We have been to the doctor more times this year than I care to count and Lilly still has work to do but she is progressing beautifully! It has been amazing to continue to watch God work through this little miracle.Lilly is in a very fun stage right now. She has a crazy desire to crawl and gets so mad at her body when it doesn't do what she wants. It is so funny to watch. Is it wrong that I get entertained by my daughters frustration? Question for another time. But it does give me pause about how we should pursue God in our lives. Lilly will continue to attempt to crawl until she gets it and then will move on to the next challenge in her life. She has taught me that we should have the same attitude with the trials that God presents in our lives. We need to work with all our might towards pursuing God in our lives and then faithfully rely on Him to handle the rest. Basically Lilly has taught me that even when the odds are stacked against you to fail, having your heart in the right place will reveal God at work in your everyday lives. Thank you Lilly, Daddy loves you! Happy Birthday!
