Happy Birthday Mikey the III:

...and here we are, me and my new and incredibly adorable little nephew, Michael Gene Ballard the III. He was named after his daddy, who was named after our daddy - there is never quite so amazing a moment as holding a little newborn baby in your arms. This little baby just left the presence of God to be with us. Amazing... doesn't begin to describe it. I love you so much already, little one. Happy Birthday from your Aunt Deb. [That does have a nice ring to it, doesn't it??]

So, after he was born my dad was there and my brother took him to my dad for him to hold him. My brother goes, "you have to hold his head, dad."

My dad just gave him the look and was quiet for a second and said, "you know I've done this before..." I should mention that this is my mom and dad's first grandchild...

Here is another picture. Isn't he cute!!

My Nephew...

...Mikey the III is on the way. His mommy started having contractions at about 5 am this morning and was admitted to the hospital. This is my mom's first grandchild, my first nephew - about to be born! I am so excited, so nervous - and I'm not even the one in labor. Oh, its hard to explain. I will keep you all posted when he arrives.

Dmitriy...

...look at this little boy, he seems so much to just want someone to pick him up and hug him, for him, love and security would mean so much.

Little Dmitriy is said to be blind, that he was born with only one eye that he cannot see out of. It is said he will be four this December. This is a little boy I 'check on' from time to time to see if he has a home yet and with my nephew being born in just a matter of days - I was thinking of him again.

If you are looking to adopt a blind child, please think about Dmitriy, you don't need to see to be able to love. And this little boy needs it so much. For more information and contact info, please go to this page and scroll down about halfway until you find him. What a shy little sweetheart he seems to be! If you pray, please pray his family finds him soon.

Found This Today:

On another blog that I follow. Yeah, I am a copycat - but some things just need to be posted again and again, thank you Amy for posting this. :)

A Special Child
by Sharon Harris

You weren't like other children,
And God was well aware,
You'd need a caring family,
With love enough to share.
And so He sent you to us,
And much to our surprise,
You haven't been a challenge,
But a blessing in disguise.
Your winning smiles and laughter,
The pleasures you impart,
Far outweigh your special needs,
And melt the coldest heart.
We're proud that we've been chosen,
To help you learn and grow,
The job that you have brought us,
Is more than you can know.
A precious gift from Heaven,
A treasure from above,
A child who's taught us many things,
But most of all-
"Real Love”