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My friend Jennifer at Lots of Scotts has one incredible video posted today. I think it will touch every one in some way. Watch it from beginning to end. I know we have many signs. Ivey's is so much like one family you will see. She was not predicted to make it one year...now look at her. She is two. Not predicted to live, move, know, thrive, communicate, see or hear....now look at her. She is His image.

If there isn't a God, then how do you explain her?

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Trudy said…
You said that so beautifully. I haven't been able to put in words the happiness that exudes from your blog. She is made in the image of God and so beautiful. What a pleasure to experience your true joy.
July 18, 2008 at 1:29 AM
Shari said…
Thank you for posting that link. It was exactly what I needed to hear and see today. We were told there was no help for our son who has a rare neuro-integration/patterning problem in his brain. God provided the help here in Oregon for us! Praise Him! Ivey is a miracle and I think of her often!
July 18, 2008 at 6:25 PM
Heather said…
Thanks for the awesome link.My 19 year old Caitlin and I sat watching it together, then she visited your blog for a bit.She thinks Ivey is just beautiful and we both agree that Ivey was certainly created in God's most perfect image!
July 19, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Anonymous said…
Thanks for sharing this Gwen. I really needed to see this today. I believe full well that God is good and that Ivey was most certainly created in His image. To think that she has defied so many odds is such a blessing to me. Hope you are enjoying your summer!
Love, Jill & Ella :)
July 23, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Princess Abigail said…
She's an earth angel. Sent here to bring us hope, happiness and joy. thank you SO much for sharing her story. Your daughter is an inspiration.
Alison
The Bernard Bunch
July 24, 2008 at 4:30 PM
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