Hope for Baby Bennett: Normal is as normal does (Part 2)

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Normal is as normal does (Part 2)

If part 1 didn't convince you, here's some pics to prove it - because we all know a picture is worth a thousand words:

Day at the park (Bodie's favorite!):
Put both kids down for their 1pm nap (they share a bedroom). When Bodie woke up 90min later and I went in to get him this is what I found. Now, I know I was pretty tired, but I'm almost 100% sure Bodie was the only thing in the crib when I put him down.
I'm guessing this is my little culprit:
Movie night at the Bennett's - Toy Story 3!:
Well, Toy Story 3 for Sierra...search for the snack bowl for Bodie (I did mention he likes to eat, right?):
Checking out windchimes with daddy:

3 comments:

The HandsDecember 30, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Thank you for being a voice for the unborn.
Angie
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JillianDecember 31, 2010 at 7:26 AM
I cannot stop laughing at the pic of Bodie in the crib with all of the other items!!! HAHAHA!
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LarisaDecember 31, 2010 at 10:35 AM
You are amazing Amy! I am just amazed at how well Bodie is doing! You would never know by looking at him all the things that he has gone through.
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The Chosen Mothers by Erma Bombeck

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. Did you ever wonder how mothers of children with life threatening illnesses are chosen?

Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew. Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint Cecilia. Rutledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint Gerard."

Finally, He passes a name to an angel and says, "Give her a child with cancer." The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy." "Exactly" smiles God, "Could I give a child with cancer a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."

"But, does she have patience?" asks the angel. "I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it." "I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has it's own world. She has to make it live in her world and that's not going to be easy."

"But, Lord, I don't think she believes in you." No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps -"Selfishness? is that a virtue?"

God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take anything her child does for granted. She will never consider a single step ordinary. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty, prejudice...and allow her to rise above them." She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side." "And what about her patron Saint?" asks the angel. His pen poised in mid-air. God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."