Carter Eli: Answered prayers...

October 6, 2010

Answered prayers...

I just wanted to take some time on my blog that means so much to me to say a huge thank you...

People that know me, know that I don't talk alot about religion. To me, my relationship with God is very personal. Considering I started a blog which is very personal I thought I should share........When I found out I was pregnant, I prayed every night. I prayed that God would give me a healthy child. I prayed that our baby would be happy, and I prayed that we would be great parents. I never once prayed for my child not to have any special needs. Because in the back of my mind, and deep in my heart I have always known that God would give me this wonderful gift. Call it intuition, I like to say it was Gods way of preparing me. If you read my very first blog about Carter's birth, you read that I was not shocked or upset about his diagnosis. We were just so happy to be finally holding this precious little boy in our arms. These 5 1/2 months that he has been here have been so life changing. Now every night as I am tucking Carter in, I whisper I love you I love you I love you I love you in his ear, kiss him on his head, then I say a prayer...

Dear God,

Please watch over my precious baby. Keep him safe. Let him be happy and healthy. Let him learn all that he can, and love with all of his heart. Thank you so much for this wonderful gift that you have given us. I feel so blessed to have him in my life.

Amen

Since Carter's birth, he has been doing so well. Thriving, this little guy amazes me. He inspires me want to be a better person, and live my life to the fullest. He is such a blessing to Jeff and I.

I am so thankful for answered prayers!

3 comments:

RachelOctober 6, 2010 at 6:44 PM
What a precious little boy! Beautiful story!

Rachel
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memeOctober 6, 2010 at 8:55 PM
I love this blog. It touch my heart and brought tears to my eyes.We have alot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and everyday. You are a precious Mom and I love watching you with Carter. I love you Meme
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ElissaJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:50 PM
I didn't follow your blog when you posted this. I also never thought God would answer my prayers with a baby with Down Syndrome. However, SO, SO many of my prayers were answered when our Abbie was born. She and her sister are the lights of my life, and I wouldn't change a single thing about either one of them no matter what. All 46 chromosomes that her sister has and all 47 of Abbie's. I have no doubt and really never had any doubt that she will be one of the greatest gifts of my life. Carter is such a handsome little man!
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A Creed for Children with Down Syndrome

My face may be different

But my feelings the same

I laugh and cry

I take pride in my gains

I was sent here among you

To teach you love

As God in the heavens

Look down from above

To him I'm no different

His love knows no bounds

It's those here among you

In cities and towns

That judge me by standards

That man has imparted

But this family I've chosen

Will help me get started

For I'm one of the children

So special and few

That came here to learn

The same lessons as you

That love is acceptance

It must come from the heart

We all have the same purpose

Though not the same start

The Lord gave me life

To live and embrace

And I'll do it as you do

But at my own pace

To my sweet boy,

I love you with all my heart. I never knew I could ever love anything or anyone as much as I love you. You amaze me each and everyday. I love watching you grow and learn...even though I wish you would slow it down just a little. I want you to have the whole world. I want you to be your own person. A leader not a follower. Never change for anyone but yourself. Love yourself, love others, laugh, be creative, be what you want to be, smile, be happy, experience and enjoy life to it's fullest, try new things, make mistakes, but learn from them, try and if you fail, try again, have life long friends, be a best friend, love and know God, be strong, but don't be afraid to be weak at times, know it's ok to cry, have a big heart, know that it's better to give than recieve, share, pray, learn everything your mind can soak in, love the sunshine and the rain, always be the bigger person, let the negative things in life roll of your back, and let the positive shine through your heart and soul, always keep your head up and remember I'm always here for you! I love you so much Carterbug!

Love,

Mommy