It Only Took Seven Years

It only took 8 1/2 months for God to form you.

It only took one minute for us to fall in love with you.

It only took 3 days for the hole in your heart to heal.

It only took 3 weeks for you to come from home the hospital.

It only took one year for you to learn to talk,

It only took mommy's tears and two years for you to walk.

It only took three years until you ran around.

It only took four years until you rode a bus.

It only took five years for you to shine in school.

It only took six years until all your friends thought you were cool.

It only took seven years until they all could say-

"The doctors were wrong, she is very strong and will no more be delayed"

Praise God for He is Nicole's Maker who formed her heart, hole and all, and knew all her strengths and weaknesses. Her Father knew that at seven years of age she would graduate from her "special educational and physical limitations" and prove them all wrong.

We were told at the end of this school year that Nicole no longer qualifies to recieve special educational help and physical therapy. She has met all her goals and is exceeding everyones expectations.

Nicole's 7th Birthday Party

We celebrated Nicole's 7th birthday on Sunday, June 8th. We invited her friends to an afternoon of swimming, cake and ice cream, playing in the gym and climbing on the indoor play structure. Nicole really enjoyed herself and I think the kids did too. We all got in the water, even Uncle Chris and Uncle Kenny. We played "spider web", volleyball and basketball in the gym and the kids loved climbing up the rock walls and jungle gym. Our party ended, most kids had left when those remaining were rushed into the women's locker room for safety from the horrible storm and possible tornado. No one really enjoyed that part, but as I told Nicole, "we'll never forget your 7th birthday". Enjoy the photos.