One Year Ago

Time flies so quickly As we watch our baby grow. It's hard to believe You were born one year ago.

What a journey it has been as I Look back on your first year, Not knowing what the future held Was our biggest fear.

As they whisked you away, My heart dropped to the floor, Why couldn't I hold you Just one minute more?

So many questions We didn't know why A child of God's creation With each breath, you'd try and try.

Laryngomalacia, the Doctors would say For you to breathe freely, It's all we'd pray.

Tubes and monitors were all we could see It was hard to believe that underneath Lay an innocent little baby.

Five surgeries later And a strong little heart, You continue to fight as always Just like you did from the start.

Your Daddy calls you his hero. Your strength like no other. For all the while, We knew it would be okay By your amazing little smile.

To me, you are an angel A precious gift from above. It's amazing how one can be So overwhelmed with love.

One year ago, I couldn't visualize this day A beautiful, healthy and active boy. I thank God everyday.

For what you have taught us Is incredible And the love we have for you Is indescribable!

~Mommy (5/2002)