Strength

To me, this image speaks VOLUMES about her perseverance, strength, and progress.

The Lord has really blessed us!

I am SO cute!

Don't you agree?!

WALKED

Slowly we have been trying to help Lilah gain confidence by walking with our hands. Then we have gotten her to walk with just one. Side by side we walk...and I LOVE these moments.

Tonight as we decided to take a family walk down the street. I asked Aaron is he would take a picture of her as we walked by one of her signs. Little did I know what God had waiting for me.

45 minutes after this picture was taken on my cell phone, we made our way back home and I slowly let go of her hand...

and ...

she did it!

Lilah Hope Sharp took 3 steps unassisted!!

Yes, you read correctly...my girl walked!

and yes, she was mad as all..you know what when she realized that she did it on her own...

But, that is JUST it...

She did it!!

And now that I know she can...Mama Bear will continue to push her so she CAN do more.

Nothing will hold her back!

Praise Jesus for THIS blessing!!

My special child from HIM

GOD GAVE ME A SPECIAL CHILD

God gave me a special child--

Softly, gently, meek and mild,

I was chosen by His grace--

To be the mom of a special face.

Little one so tender and true--

How my heart beats with love for you!

I love you forever just as you are--

You are my little shining star.

Different you are, different you’ll stay--

God made you special,

He loves you that way.

When challenges come as you grow old--

May God give me strength to be so bold,

Fearless, not helpless, but in Him I trust--

I am your mother, care for you I must.

Gladly I will for the rest of my days--

The Lord knows his plans for all my ways.

I made a vow which I will fulfill--

To care for you always,

And always I will.

God really is working in her life

Yesterday while her older sisters were in dance class, we practiced some one-handed walking. What you are about to see was taken with the camera on my phone. Please watch. Not only did her big brother reach his hand out for her, help her, but Lilah walked holding one of my hands on many different textures. This video speaks volumes about God, HIS miracles, and his love.

Thank you for continuing to pray for our family. Our sweet Lilah is doing HIS work daily.

Many Thanks

In our home prayer is something that we do with our children frequently throughout the day. We believe that prayer changes things.

Sometimes the circumstances change for God is a great God and He listens and answers our prayers.

Sometimes our perspective changes and we see things MUCH more clearly than we did before.

Sometimes we get a YES and a miracle occurs. Sometimes we get a No and we must understand that the No comes not because we are being punished, have done something wrong, or haven't done all we could. Sometimes the NO comes because we cannot see the bigger picture that God has planned for us in this life and the next.

Prayer helps us focus on HIM and find joy in all situations.

I will be the first one to tell you that MANY of my prayers have been answered...many miracles have occurred. But, MANY of my prayers have not been answered.

What I do not know is that God has a plan greater than my eyes can see. Sometimes I tell people that Lilah can see more than me. For she is joyous in almost all circumstances.

The Lord sent her to me, and my family, and those of you reading this...to teach us. He sent her so we would realize how precious life is, how we should take nothing for granted, how no matter how much we "try" to control the situation...it is always out of our hands.

Lilah Sharp, I am grateful for you. I am grateful for each and every moment I get to spend with you. Even those that pain me. When I am stripped of all that I can control in your life, God teaches me to rest solely in HIS grip. When there are no answers and I want to scream and shout...I must turn my eyes on HIM and focus on what HE is doing with us. He is using us to help lead others to Him. I never asked to be a "witness." I never asked to bear the cross of such pain, and watch daily as my child struggles. But, neither did Jesus.

HE didn't ask to be born with the intention to die for you and me...for all of us. But, HE knew that HE had a purpose and that God had a plan. So, He prayed and asked God to take the cup from Him if it be thy will. Well, the cup wasn't removed. He took the punishment for all of us. He took it so we could find freedom in HIS name.

I may not always see that Jesus is using us. I may not always want to be used. But, I believe we are here, together, for a great purpose. Thank you for teaching me daily.

I love you more than you will ever know.

My sweet Lilah Bird!

Thank you for the constant prayers, love, and support.

We love you all!

Lilah Talking and singing and signing

Please watch this and you will see how far she has really come. We thank you for all the love, support, and prayers. We cherish them more than you know!