The White White House: One Year

What a difference a year makes! Sawyer was a few hours old at this time exactly one year ago today. He was a tiny little thing, only weighing 4 pounds, 3 ounces. It was such an exciting time but the days that followed were some of the hardest days of my life. I'm so glad that part is over. I try not to think about those nights when we'd leave him, uncertain of when we'd get to take him home. Still, as I reflect back to that evening that he was born, my heart overflows with thankfulness. Sawyer was meant to be, without a doubt! There were many years of prayers said by Jackson, asking God for a brother. All of OUR prayers were heard.

Today was perfect and so special. Thanks for all of the wonderful gifts and sweet birthday greetings. Thanks for sharing this day with us. Sawyer is one blessed little boy.

I wanted to share a little from the poem that Holly wrote last year before Sawyer was born. Also, LOTS of pictures follow.

"Long before your heart’s first beat, we longed for you to be,

Fashioned in a ready womb, and part of our family.

And even then God knew you--

He knew your appointed time.

With love He kept you in His heart, while the prayer for you was in mine.

…..He held us as we journeyed through, the struggles, pain, and tears, while we held onto His promise, that He would see us through, and darling He’s done so much more…Evidence of God’s faithfulness, You’ll always bring to mind that though we wait, God’s greatest gifts, are always right on time.”

THEN:

NOW:

Sawyer playing with his present from Papa & Grandma

A mess of fun!

Opening presents

Papa & Grandma

Getting some help from a great big brother

We can't have a party at home without some mishap. Webb leaned over the table and right into the cake. Thankfully, it happened after we had taken pictures.