I never thought it would happen to us. We did everything we could to prevent it. Until her baby sister started daycare, she was the only girl there. Her best buds are both boys. Which is why she totally shocked me yesterday when we were picking out a video to watch. Party on, Bear! .

Monday, October 10, 2011. Birthday and walk around 5 years old. These were my goals for Kai. Kai was going to crawl and walk. I was sure of it. He was just going to be farther behind the curve than most kids. We began weekly therapy visits and I worked with Kai every day I could.

Our beautiful daughter, Emily, was diagnosed with infantile spasms in dec, 09. Our world has been turned upside down and this is our story. Friday, January 25, 2013. It was a quick call. He said he could call again in 2 weeks. Normally, Joe would get up with her and go in the living room and hold her. It was their alone time.

Thursday, October 18, 2012. As I begin this post, I realize that I am still nearly 4 months behind! I want to catch up so bad, but life just seems to get in the way. Friday, May 18, 2012. Kicked back, reading a book. From Lucy 7 to 8months. From Lucy 7 to 8months. From Lucy 7 to 8months.

Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone. Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.