Birthday Boy

Yesterday was Philip's first birthday. This year has flown by and he has changed in so many amazing ways. I often say he is my miracle. I believe every baby is a miracle, but Philip, in an extra special way, reminds me of God's presence in our lives. Here's the story.

Matthew and I married in April 2000. Around two years later, we started talking about starting a family. Finally in February 2003, I was brave enough to stop taking birth control pills. Friends told us we'd probably be announcing the good news by summer. Well, that was a VERY stressful year both personally and in my workplace. Need less to say, it was not the optimal conditions in which to get pregnant. My doctor prescribed some medicine which might help in getting pregnant, but I actually never took it. In April 2004, I began attending Bible study at my church entitled "Believing God" by Beth Moore. In the study she instructed us to read Romans chapter 4 twenty times throughout the study. That chapter is all about how Abraham was promised by God that he and his wife would have a son and they received him due to his strong faith. I just thought how ironic, I am wanting a child too. That Bible study increased my faith and I gave my desire over to God. I knew that if it be His will for Matthew and I to be parents, He could make it happen. Low and behold, I found out I was pregnant just two weeks later. The Lord still works miracles! Nine months later on January 22 at 2:45 pm, Matthew and I met our miracle in Philip. I love him more every day as I see him grow and change. It is almost too amazing that the Lord entrusted this little life to Matthew and I. Happy 1st Birthday, Philip! Mommy and Daddy love you.

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