Happy Birthday Zaisy!

Zaisy & I out on her Birthday date for coffee & donuts. Yum!

Seven years ago, Zaisy Annelise came into our lives. My, how time flies! Like most C-section babies, Zaisy had a hard time breathing when she was first born. The nurses had to suck an unoridnary amount of fluid out of her lungs several times. It was very sad to see my new baby girl struggling so hard. Each of the several nurses in the nursery listened to her chest with their stethoscopes. After consulting together, they informed me that they believed the wall inside her chest, that normally holds the heart in place, had been ruputured when she took her first violent breaths. They were hearing her heart beat on the right side of her chest. I was freaked out.
As if on cue, all the nurses rushed out at the same time to get the doctor. I laid my hand on her chest, covering her whole torso, and prayed like I had probably never prayed before. When the doctor showed up, he posisitioned his stethoscope, and after listening for what seemed like several minutes, said that she was just fine.
Rachel and I told Zaisy this story this morning and reminded her that she is alive today for a very special purpose. She is such a beautiful little person full of charm and personality. I thank the Lord daily for each of my strong, healthy children. And today, as I remember the events of 7 years ago, I thank Him once again for being such a strong, loving Father that is always available to answer the prayers of His children.