Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Better Than Winning the Lottery

I have been a witness to lots of miracles recently. Not everybody can say that. How lucky am I? Others may not wish to be in my shoes, but I LOVE my shoes (especially my fast new Brooks Adrenalines)!

I admit that I haven't always been mindful of these miracles. I'm embarrassed to say I've prayed more than once for God to fix Ashton's DNA. Just miraculously put it back together. I've prayed this prayer on my knees, tears streaming down my face, with all of my heart, begging and pleading. I consider these moments of weakness, because during my strong moments I realize that I have been given a real life miracle. Ashton is a true miracle. Not many people get to be mom to a true miracle from God. I know this because Turner Syndrome babies only have a 2% chance of being born alive and Ashton's variation of TS is even less than that. Wow! I have never won the lottery or even a silly raffle, but I won the best gift of all! My miracle baby!

If our genes make us who we are, would I want her to be different and "fixed"? No way! She is awesome! I get to be mom to these three kiddos that God specifically chose me for! All three of them are so unique and special. We are way more than our genetics. Ashton is more than some messed up genes. Her soul is whole and beautiful and she has a purpose. My faith is thru the roof. God may not answer my prayers to fix her DNA, but I know with all of my heart that there is reason behind that. Reason that is greater than my comprehension and I am grateful and at peace. Big things are in store for this tiny little spitfire!

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