Today

Mia has come so far from the lifeless baby that I delivered August 13, 2006. She works very hard and has achieved so much. At times her strong willed personality can be challenging but I remind myself that it's that will along with a ton of prayers that has gotten her this far.

Mia has taught me so much. I think I appreciate life much more now because of her. She is one of the sweetest kids and she loves people. She has touched so many hearts and brightens even the gloomiest of days.

I am thankful that Mia is able to walk. She is not as strong as her peers and she easily loses her balance, but she can walk! I love hearing Mia talk and each and every day she is making progress to more intelligible speech. Though she isn't good with reciting numbers or the alphabet she has a memory like no other. I am amazed at not only the things that she remembers but the small details that she remembers. I know her mind works perfectly.

Mia is a super big sister. She is always taking care of her baby brother. I love to 'spy' on Mia and Ethan doing things together. Today Ethan was trying to take her cookie even though he already had a cookie in one hand he wanted one in both hands. Mia continued to eat her cookie and didn't get mad she just reached into the bowl and grabbed another cookie and handed it to Ethan. That is just a small example of Mia taking care of her brother.

Lately Mia has become very independent insisting she can 'do it myself!' It is very cute to watch her try to do daily tasks all by herself. Often it takes her a little longer to complete the task, but she CAN DO IT!

Mia is confident. She is happy. Mia did ask me a few weeks ago when Ethan was going to start wearing SMO's. That broke my heart a little but also made me realize that's her 'normal' and she doesn't see wearing SMO's as any big deal. In fact she has SMO's as well as inserts so she can alternate, but lately she has requested to only wear the SMO's. The SMO's do provide more support and stability for her.

I continue to pray for Mia. I pray that her life will not always have to be this challenging. She is going to do great things in her life, I have no doubt. She already has done so many great things. I love my sweet baby girl.