Everything I Need to Know....

Gianna is 2 months old today!  Every "anniversary" feels especially meaningful with G.  We've read several accounts of families with children born with encephaloceles, where their baby only lived to 60 or 90 days.  Knowing that makes every day with her seem so precious - I absolutely can't imagine losing her now.  Thoughts of those families, coupled with the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, makes me realize how grateful I am for Gianna and how much there is to learn from her.  Author Robert Fulguhm told us that "everything we need to know we learned in kindergarten"....  I think much can be learned even from the tiniest among us, which got me thinking....Everything I Need to Know, I See in Gianna.  We don't always find wisdom in the places we seek it, but here's what I've learned in 37 weeks of pregnancy and 2 months of life with Gianna:

• Trust God
• Exceed all expectations
• Take a deep breath. Repeat.
• Good things really do come in small packages
• Miracles and guardian angels are all around us
• Sometimes a good cry helps
• There's not much better than your own home, a warm bed, and being with the people who love you
• Live a balanced life - eat some, sleep some, play some, and smile as much as you can
• The smallest among us may have the greatest strength
• Have Faith

HAPPY THANKSGIVING and much love and thanks to our family and friends!!!





2 months old with Babydoll "Marie".  Savannah thought this
would be a perfect name since she and Gianna share this
middle name!