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She is our wonder +

Doctors have come from distance cities just to see me.
Stand over my bed disbelieving what they see here.
They say I must be
one of the wonders - God's own creation.
And as far as they see they can
offer no explanation.



I will be able...






I will be gifted...










with love, with patients and with faith.

I'll make my way





I do believe that fate smiled down and she is our destiny. Just listen.
Happy Valentine's Day.
This is what love is all about.
gwen+
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Connie Barris said…
I still smile when I think about her first time with peppermint ice cream.
She is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!

God's gift.

God's wonder.

Connie
February 13, 2007 at 4:47 PM
Sarah said…
Look at that beautiful girl sitting up! Happy Valentine's Day, sweet thing :)
February 13, 2007 at 6:55 PM
Barbie @ Mamaology said…
I've always loved this song, how appropriate for sweet little Ivey. It made me cry....

She is a gift of Love.

Happy Valentine's Day sweet little girl.
February 13, 2007 at 8:28 PM
Willingham13 said…
Those are wonderful pictures. I can't wait to hold and rock her to sleep again.

Love,
Mon
February 14, 2007 at 8:19 AM
Linda said…
Happy Valentines Day to you and your family!
February 14, 2007 at 9:11 AM
Mayhem And Miracles said…
You made me cry! Those are beautiful lyrics......what song is it? HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, IVEY! God loves you - and God is LOVE!
February 14, 2007 at 12:38 PM
Anonymous said…
What a precious post and such sweet pictures.
February 14, 2007 at 8:59 PM
The Rutland Family said…
What sweet pictures! She is such a cutie pie! Her smile is contagous! Happy Valentine's Day!
Love,
Pam
February 14, 2007 at 9:32 PM
Erin said…
You made this mama cry! She is a precious princess, a wonder of God's creation!!
February 14, 2007 at 10:32 PM
Jennifer said…
This made me smile, smile, smile. Precious, Ivey, you are certainly God's wonder and a gift to so many.
February 15, 2007 at 7:11 AM
here's the story... said…
Gwen, those are the longest, most beautiful eyelashes I have ever seen!!
You are the most amazing writer. Each time I check your blog, you not only bring me to tears, but you enlighten my spirit with the most brilliant perspectives on life, love and what is truly important. I carry Ivey with me in thought and prayer daily. I share your updates and pictures with my children so they recognize perfection through God's eyes. Thanks you for sharing sweet Ivey's life.
With love,
Diane Roberson
February 15, 2007 at 8:12 AM
Pam said…
What a sweetheart. So glad to see her sitting up. She is just precious.

Continuing to hold ya'll up in prayer.

Our God is good ALL the time!
February 15, 2007 at 8:47 AM
Lei said…
oh - i love the pictures, i love that song, and just looking at those sweet pictures makes me love ivey!
February 15, 2007 at 7:06 PM
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