[HappyGilmore]

My youngest daughter, Isabella, has a birthday coming up on January 30, 2006. It is her very first birthday an it got me thinking about what my family was doing a year ago today. For those of you that remember, Isabella was born 3 & 1/2 months early and weighed 2 lbs.

Needless to say, my wife & I were a wreck. Even after she was born complications arose that were out of my control and being a father that is the worst feeling in the world. I may not be the nurturing type, but the way I see it a father has a responsibility to protect his children. But with her situation I couldn't do anything ease her pain.

So who did I turn to??? The Father of all fathers, my Lord God. And along with your prayers everything has turned out great. Isabella's complications miraculously went away and after 3 long moths in NICU she came home to be with her sister Baylei, me, and my wife.

As I was thinking about our ordeal I searched for the prayer list that went around here on BGR and I can't help but smile when I think of all the people who offered prayer and help during that time. I guess this thread is for you guys and it comes from us with a big THANKS.:Thumbs:

I'll post some pics from Christmas to show you what your prayers have given me.

[HappyGilmore]

Baylei & Isabella on the day Isabella came home from the doctor.

[Crossbones]

God is good my friend. I knew she'd be alright when I took it too the Father. Congradulations on your miricle and Happy Birthday to her.

[HappyGilmore]

Christmas Picture

[HappyGilmore]

Opening up presents on her first Christmas.

[HappyGilmore]

God is good my friend. I knew she'd be alright when I took it too the Father. Congradulations on your miricle and Happy Birthday to her.

Thanks CB..........And I haven't forgotten to get you a copy of that '95 Belfry/Leslie Co. game.

Seems that its harder to get things back than I thought when you let people "borrow" stuff. Betcha I don't make that mistake again.

[Crossbones]

No problem, take your time. I have the same problem with that, but it is always my brothers.:Hammer3:

[Batpuff]

Happy I wasnt around here during that time but I as so glad that everything worked out and that you have two beautiful children that you cna be proud of.

[Pirate Pal]

I know that the Lord works miracles everyday Happy and I knew that the prayers for Isabella were being heard.

Your girls are gorgeous, even though they look like you. hh:

[thetribe]

You have two beautiful daughters and I am so glad that both are happy and healthy. Happy birthday to Isabella too!

[15thRegionCrazy]

I'm soo glad she's doing good... she is adorable

[Dream_Weaver]

They are both gorgeous. And they both have great personalities as well --always smiling. God has blessed you .

[BallaBaby]

You have 2 beautiful kids, I'm glad she is ok. I remember praying for her a year ago.

[BC75]

i'm glad this really works an congrats to u happy.
not to take anything away from u happy, but my grandmother has been batteling lung cancer for a couple years now and we didn't think she would make it to christams 2004, she took a turn for the worse a couple weeks ago and my mom has constantly stayed with her for a long time. i went an saw her last night, an i don't think she knew who i was, i was debating on putting this on here, but after seeing this thread, it hit home. all prayers would be appreciated. i know that their's not a whole lot that can be done, but i just wish for her last little bit on earth, she didn't suffer so much. thank you guys, an i'm really happy for u happy.

[BC75]

hope no one gets mad about me postin that here, but i just wanted to ask for your prarers.

[HappyGilmore]

You got'em!!

[BelfryPride]

Happy,

They are both adorable and they look like you alot. Prayer changes things and if we have faith, everything will be alright.