Well...first I have to say...THANKS SO MUCH for all of the encouraging emails I had in my in box on March 6th...the two year anniversary of Luke's accident. In the amazing way God works we were blessed with a sweet baby girl just 13 minutes before the day of the anniversary, on March 5th at 11: 47pm. She came 2 1/2 weeks early to us, but just on time for Him and we are truly thankful.
Here is the post I had I pre-written earlier in the week to post on March 6th, the day Luke was hurt two years ago...
Black old navy t-shirt. Power Ranger boxers. Jeans. Black and camo DC shoes. Little did I know when I picked out these clothes for Luke to wear two years ago today, that they would be the clothes he would be wearing when he would be fighting what will hopefully be the biggest battle of his life. Funny how we can remember every detail about tragic events of our lives. I can remember right where I was when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded (in my fifth grade class,) and where I was when I heard the news about Sept. 11th (on a walk listening to my headset-no ipods then-when the breaking news came on.) I am sure some of you can even remember where you were when you heard the news from someone that Luke had been hurt. I know I can remember everything I did that day...the last time I dropped two kids off for school in the morning, the last parent-teacher conference I had for Luke, the last time I saw my son walk across the school cafeteria with his smiling face ready to go home and play, the last time I saw Luke ride his bike up and down his ramp he loved so much, the last time I saw him with both eyes open, the last time I saw his full face smile. If I could change how that day ended, I would do it in a heartbeat. However, I can't so instead I choose to rejoice in all of the miracles we have seen since that day two years ago. The biggest of which is that Luke is even here 2 years later with the odds he was given that day, and he continues to improve each week! We still notice new things...that is a HUGE praise God when you have been told your son will lie in a bed for the rest of his life. Two years later, he is only on one medicine (a baby aspirin a day,) he has no G-Tube, he is starting to learn to talk again, he no longer has to use the shower chair my cousin made for him because he can sit up in the bath tub again and take a bath, he can drive his Jeep around outside and hit a t-ball and many other "normal" kid activities, you can read him a story and ask him questions about it with great accuracy, he has gone back to his Sunday school class at church (as of 3 weeks ago,) he can help brush his own teeth, and I could go on and on and on...which is an amazing thing! I can't help but think great things about what the next 2 years will bring for Luke..when I picture him then, I see him walking and talking..so let's pray for that. Thank you all so much for sticking around, following Luke, and supporting us these last 2 years. They say in times of trial you find out who your real friends are. All I can say is we are truly blessed in every sense of the word, and I pray you will be blessed many times over for everything you do for us. We give a huge thanks and praise to God for keeping Luke with us and for healing and restoring him.
Back to those clothes Luke wore 2 years ago, they are in a brown paper bag in his closet with a medical record label on them, as they had to be cut in half off of him that day. I have been saving the kids' meaningful t-shirts because someday I want my mom to make a t-shirt quilt for them, you better believe that black Old Navy t-shirt will be front and center (cut in half or not) because this Gladiator is winning the battle he was sent out on 2 years ago. In honor of Luke and the fight he has fought these last 2 years, just for today don't sweat the small stuff, hug your kids a little tighter, and give thanks to God for all of the blessings you have, because you never know what tomorrow will bring. Believe!
"And so we celebrated because the Lord has indeed worked Miracles for us." Psalm 126:3
Now here are some pics of our new arrival...thanks again and God Bless!
Here is the post I had I pre-written earlier in the week to post on March 6th, the day Luke was hurt two years ago...
Black old navy t-shirt. Power Ranger boxers. Jeans. Black and camo DC shoes. Little did I know when I picked out these clothes for Luke to wear two years ago today, that they would be the clothes he would be wearing when he would be fighting what will hopefully be the biggest battle of his life. Funny how we can remember every detail about tragic events of our lives. I can remember right where I was when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded (in my fifth grade class,) and where I was when I heard the news about Sept. 11th (on a walk listening to my headset-no ipods then-when the breaking news came on.) I am sure some of you can even remember where you were when you heard the news from someone that Luke had been hurt. I know I can remember everything I did that day...the last time I dropped two kids off for school in the morning, the last parent-teacher conference I had for Luke, the last time I saw my son walk across the school cafeteria with his smiling face ready to go home and play, the last time I saw Luke ride his bike up and down his ramp he loved so much, the last time I saw him with both eyes open, the last time I saw his full face smile. If I could change how that day ended, I would do it in a heartbeat. However, I can't so instead I choose to rejoice in all of the miracles we have seen since that day two years ago. The biggest of which is that Luke is even here 2 years later with the odds he was given that day, and he continues to improve each week! We still notice new things...that is a HUGE praise God when you have been told your son will lie in a bed for the rest of his life. Two years later, he is only on one medicine (a baby aspirin a day,) he has no G-Tube, he is starting to learn to talk again, he no longer has to use the shower chair my cousin made for him because he can sit up in the bath tub again and take a bath, he can drive his Jeep around outside and hit a t-ball and many other "normal" kid activities, you can read him a story and ask him questions about it with great accuracy, he has gone back to his Sunday school class at church (as of 3 weeks ago,) he can help brush his own teeth, and I could go on and on and on...which is an amazing thing! I can't help but think great things about what the next 2 years will bring for Luke..when I picture him then, I see him walking and talking..so let's pray for that. Thank you all so much for sticking around, following Luke, and supporting us these last 2 years. They say in times of trial you find out who your real friends are. All I can say is we are truly blessed in every sense of the word, and I pray you will be blessed many times over for everything you do for us. We give a huge thanks and praise to God for keeping Luke with us and for healing and restoring him.
Back to those clothes Luke wore 2 years ago, they are in a brown paper bag in his closet with a medical record label on them, as they had to be cut in half off of him that day. I have been saving the kids' meaningful t-shirts because someday I want my mom to make a t-shirt quilt for them, you better believe that black Old Navy t-shirt will be front and center (cut in half or not) because this Gladiator is winning the battle he was sent out on 2 years ago. In honor of Luke and the fight he has fought these last 2 years, just for today don't sweat the small stuff, hug your kids a little tighter, and give thanks to God for all of the blessings you have, because you never know what tomorrow will bring. Believe!
"And so we celebrated because the Lord has indeed worked Miracles for us." Psalm 126:3
Now here are some pics of our new arrival...thanks again and God Bless!
6 comments:
Luke & Lynsey both look so sweet holding their baby sister. Congrats to Luke on every milestone in these past two years.
Hugs from Ohio, Sally
Oh Stacey she is so beautiful. Congratulations to the whole family on the lovely Lacey and the milestones of awesome Luke. As always my prayers are still with all of you. You are an inspiration to mom's everywhere. Love you!!
Jen Marshall
CONGRATULATIONS ON LUKE'S MILESTONES AND THAT PRECIOUS BEAUTIFUL LACEY. LYNSEY AND LUKE WILL BE AMAZING BIG SIS AND BRO! MAY YOU CONTINUE TO BE BLESSED! YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US AND YES I WILL GO HUG MY KIDS A LITTLE TIGHTER TONIGHT! KEEPING THE FAITH FOR LUKE AND YOUR FAMILY AS YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY WELCOMES YOUR PRECIOUS NEW ADDITION! GOD BLESS!
Lacey, Is Beautiful!! Congrats! She looks like Lynsey! Congrats to Luke for the distance he has come! Your plate must be very full, let us know how we can help!
Stacey, you are the strongest person I know! How lucky your family is to have you! Sandy
YaY God! He truly works in amazing ways! Looking forward to meeting the new arrival later this week :)
Wendy K
Oh Stacey, your writing is so beautiful! You never cease to amaze me ~ I knew you would be something wonderful ever since kindergarten :) Wow, how beautiful Lacey is! Loved the ones with Lynsey and Luke holding her! Luke truly is a living breathing miracle. Your love and dedication as a family really shines through! Keep up your great work ~ I hope you don't get too worn out. I love you dearly!
Love & hugs,
Nancy
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