October 25, 2011

Happy Birthday to My Daughter

October 25, 1976 – Back in “the day” you didn’t know what sex your baby was until “it” was born.    We already had a precious 2 1/2 year old boy at home so I was really hoping for a little girl with  this one.     I call her my “miracle baby” because at 5 months along (and on Mother’s Day weekend) I went into premature labor with her.    I was admitted to the hospital but the doctor didn’t sound too encouraging when he told me that if my labor stopped, I might be able to carry this child to full term.     I prayed all night in that hospital bed and when I woke up the next morning my daddy was sitting by my side waiting with me for an ultrasound to be performed.     I cried and cried when they picked up that heartbeat loud and strong!       At 1:59 p.m. on October 25 , 1976 my sweet girl pushed her way into this world 3 weeks late (and she’s been late ever since!)

Today I can honestly say she’s my best friend and favorite (and only) daughter.    Tonight we’ll be joining her family for dinner.     She is an amazing mom, wife and daughter and I love her with all my heart.

 

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              (The Summit – July 2011 – son’s birthday weekend)

My “babies”…..Happy Birthday Shannon, I love you – Mom

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8 comments:

  1. KellyOctober 25, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Happy Birthday to your daughter! Her birthday is very close to mine. Mine is on Halloween. I wasn't lucky enough to have a daughter, so maybe one day I can have a granddaughter. I have all boys instead.

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  2. NanaDianaOctober 25, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Congratulations! I have a daughter with a birthday close to your daughter's bd, also. It was a great year for babies, wasn't it? Your kids are beautiful! xo Diana

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  3. JustabeachkatOctober 25, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Hi there

    I'm baaaack! I've been a bad blog friend and haven't visited much lately, but I've had a good excuse :)

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful girl.

    Hugs,
    Kat

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  4. TerriOctober 25, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Those are some nice lookin' kids you've got, Judy. What would we do without our girls, huh? I had two boys before my girl entered my world so I really appreciate the miracle of a daughter. She turns 21 on November 1st. Lordy be....Please pray that she parties responsibly.... :)

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  5. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereOctober 26, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Judy, Your daughter is beautiful and I am sure she is such a joy to you. Please wish her a Happy Birthday.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  6. Made In The SouthOctober 27, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Happy Birthday to your daughter. My daughter's b~day is on the 30th.
    Girls are just so much fun..and even better when they grown up and become your friend.

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  7. Becca BertottiNovember 1, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter! Hope you all had a wonderful celebration! And, thank you for your sweet note about my Fall kitchen (and silly Halloween "getup"!) LOL. I truly appreciate it. And, I tried to email you back privately but it keeps coming back rejected. Waaaaa. :(

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  8. DianaNovember 2, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I'm so behind on commenting! I hope your daughter had a wonderful birthday! It makes me smile to hear a mom say such wonderful things about her daughter.

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