Three years ago -

Happy 3^rd Birthday Ivey!!!

Has it really been three years? And look where you are now. Amazing. We love you and are so proud of you. You are an inspiration. You are proof that miracles do exist and dreams really do come true.

Once upon a time a Princess was born

Then one day the princess was trached. All grew quite in the land. The princess's beautiful voice was taken away. Everyone in the kingdom whispered her name and prayed for her. She prevailed and her people stood in amazement at the courage of one petite princess.

and met one of her fairy Godmothers.

At times she would sleep peacefully, but not very often.

For her bravery,the princess was presented with her royal crown on her first birthday.

The second year of the princess's life was full of wonder.

Through means of magic great gifts were presented to the princess. And one miraculous day she was granted beautiful emerald eyes.

And another fairy Godmother wept with joy.

And for all those who were so blessed to be loved by the princess, they were humbled by her smile and their hearts melted instantly from her touch.

And again at the end of the princess's second year the members of her kingdom came to celebrate. For the kingdom which once had been in disarray was now vibrant and full of life.

There was much to celebrate.

And this time a fairy Godmother breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled.

Even the fairy Godfather whisked the princess up and showed her off at a royal celebration.

Then came a great day. Like all fairytales, the lovely princess had been carrying a heavy laden burden. On this day her long carried burden was to be taken away. The heavy cross that the young princess had been carrying for so long was removed. Once again the kingdom celebrated and parades marched through the streets. For the beautiful voice of the princess had been restored.

Upon the lifting of the heavy burden, miracles began to happen. The princess went to preschool just like all the other princesses.

She went to parties and slid down magical slides with her father and brothers, prince Knox and prince Walker.

The princess even met the mermaids in the ocean.

She was even granted more jewels, silver hearing aids to wear on her ears. Unfortunately, she often had to wear unattractive hats in August just to keep them in.

And most importantly, the princess made friends.

Normally this is the part of the story that says "The End", but not this fairytale. The fairytale of princess Ivey is on going even today. She is a beloved princess whose kindness and courage reaches beyond the borders of her kingdom. At night when all grows quite, stories of the beautiful princess are recounted to all those in need of miracles and magic, selflessness and determination. And today she celebrates another year. And I am most positive that each gift that God grants this year will be a miracle too.......

JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY MIRACLE.