1 year and 5 days ago was a very special day. It changed me in ways I can not even describe, and I'm having a hard time putting into words what I want to say about this special day. For the last 5 days I have been editing and deleting and editing because how do you put into words what this day means?For 5 days ago, Brielle turned 1. 1 year ago she looked like this....And now look at her!!!How sweet is she!!!! She is the spitting image of her mother, with such a beautiful smile!I have to say I am so honored to have been able to share in the day of her birth. To be the vessel that brings her from the Heavens to her parents. How lucky am I!!!!And let me tell you this little girl brings so much joy into so many people's lives, she's truely a gift, a miracle for many.I am priveledge to have followed her first year and all her milestones through her Mommy's blog. I am lucky to have someone who is willing to share their joy as they journey through parenthood.As for Miss B, can I just say how proud I am of you? How each time I log onto your mommy's blog and see how your doing, see you posing with your sweet smile, it just brightens my day. When my inbox has a surprise pic of adorable you, I am amazed by your growth, your beauty, and feel so much love.Now your 1, a huge milestone even though you won't remember this day, it's a huge day; one in which I am so delighted for you and your family.It brings me back to my own children, their baby days and firsts, their first birthday. To see such a special moment through the eyes of another gives me a sense of Nostalgia. I miss my own babies being babies. They just grow so fast and you just want to time to slow down a little. I love my children so very much, more than anything in the world, and as they grow and change and become more independant they bring new things and new adventures to my life, ones I would not change for a million years. But that doesn't mean that I cant' miss those baby days either...So I view myself as very lucky, to live through others experiences, be it the blogs or real life. To be able to watch Miss B grow, and watch her parents grow with her. To share in their joy and laughter over the little things so often are taken forgranted or quickly forgotten.So when I think of this day, it comes with many emotions, and happy memories, both of the experience I got to share in 1 year ago, right back to my own first born 14 years ago.SO....Happy Birthday Brielle, your 1 year older, 1 year wiser with so many more years to come, so much more to learn and explore and so many more people to touch with your gift of hope, love and pure JOY! I'm excited to see how you change and grow. Your going to be such a remarkable lady. I love you Miss B, very much.And to Mom and Dad, YOU MADE IT! This year has been filled with tons of laughter and love, and a few bumps and challenges, but overall beautiful and wonderful and I wish that the next year will continue to be filled with all the happiness the first year did.Mom and Dad, a heartfelt thank you for choosing me to share in your journey to parenthood. Thank you for including me in your lives as your daughter grows. Thank you simply, for your friendship.I love all of you :)
