Here's the slideshow of our Trisomy 18 miracles that we played at Lily's birthday celebration. Thank you to all of the parents who allowed us to share their children with our guests. Please know that Dave and I did our best to handle this delicately so that your beautiful child could be honored through our presentation.
Before we showed the video, Dave explained how the song was written by his best friend, Michael Ray, and his bandmate, Ilhwa Gallo--both of the band Eleventh Hour. Mike has told me in the past that this song belongs to me and Dave. What a gift! After Dave's explanation, I shared how the first time I heard the song, I could only think of how I've "held" Lily up to God, saying "Consider this lily, Lord. I'll try to understand and accept whatever you deem, but please, consider this lily." I can't imagine anyone mother of a child with special needs not feeling the same way. For that reason, I dedicate this song to all the mothers out there who have a child with special needs and who have said, "Lord, please, consider this lily."
Before we showed the video, Dave explained how the song was written by his best friend, Michael Ray, and his bandmate, Ilhwa Gallo--both of the band Eleventh Hour. Mike has told me in the past that this song belongs to me and Dave. What a gift! After Dave's explanation, I shared how the first time I heard the song, I could only think of how I've "held" Lily up to God, saying "Consider this lily, Lord. I'll try to understand and accept whatever you deem, but please, consider this lily." I can't imagine anyone mother of a child with special needs not feeling the same way. For that reason, I dedicate this song to all the mothers out there who have a child with special needs and who have said, "Lord, please, consider this lily."
Great job! It is amazing how I never get tired of looking at these precious children. They have a hold of my heart. I hope that you had a wonderful birthday celebration.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful tribute to all of the t18 children. Regardless of the time they are with us they are all equally wonderful and leave an everlasting impact on the lives of those who love them.
ReplyDeleteGod, our Tender Shepherd, has truly "considered Lily." And I pray this is only the beginning...that He will astound us with what He does with this precious life!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing job you did with the slide show! The tears were flowing but I'm so proud of all of our beautiful children!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing our miracles in Lily's 1st birthday celebration. They are all such beautiful miracles!! Please give Lily a squeeze from me - Cindy
I am so grateful and happy that Alyssa was a small part of Lily's celebration. What a beautiful video, song and yes life! What a blessing your all are!
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful, I love it...several tears, but I couldn't help watch it more than once. Thank you for sharing our miracles! Hope you had a great day Lily!
ReplyDeleteJill, that is so beautiful. I can't stop crying. What a beautiful tribute to all our beautiful children. Thank you for including my angel Brienna, what a gift to see her little face ... thank you.
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Laurie