It's been five years....

I can't believe it's been five years since our last child...wow. Where has the time gone!! This year marks a milestone...all five kids in school all day long!! Woot woot! 

Today also is my last child's birthday..HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our sweet Gina! She is truly a one of a kind! She loves army stuff, guns, army guys, baseball, wrestling and dressing p in boy clothes....she also loves nail polish, kittens, fancy dresses, and cuddles! My little Tom boy who is a very sweet hearted, smart beyond her years little cutie pie! 

So, here is a poem I wrote for her....I love you my rainbow baby!!!

A rainbow is a gift, a sign all will be good...

It's that joy after a storm, that is sometimes misunderstood.

God gave us a rainbow for our family to cherish...

One when all hope and faith was ready to perish.

These last five years have been such a blessing,

They have healed the wounds, really has been the dressing.

Thinking back on everything and what this has meant...

The walking, the talking, and encouragement.

You were given to us for a reason we see,

And only God really knows...he holds the key.

God gave you to us because he felt all our pain...

The sadness, the emptiness....its hard to explain.

Losing a child and then, another so sick,

Hoping and praying...nothing did the trick.

When out of the blue, a test came back...yes

Mommy sat and cried, I didn't want this mess.

I lost a child, why didn't God keep him here...

Why give me another, it seemed so severe.

The thoughts of replacing him was scary and sad,

But God showed me something, I stopped being mad.

I thank God every day that he felt we could cope,

A loss and a sick one...we were at the end of our rope.

I wasn't replacing him, I was gaining a child...

Who is strong and resilient yet sweet, caring and mild.

You have help your brother and family to heal...

Our hearts and hope you have quickly come to steal.

Kenny needed someone close, his twin couldn't be,

The bond that you created is so special, you see.

Teaching him to walk, to play and to act like the rest...

Honey you simply are truly loved, youre the best.

Yes we miss our Nick, and nothing will replace him,

But being here with us, has lightened the dim.

Some said we shouldn't have had any more,

But look at our life, its amazing...top score!

You have opened our eyes that God in in charge,

Our lives are worth living, his miracles...quite large.

So Happy Birthday to you, our gift from above,

You have given us pride, hope, joy and love.

written my me (michele)

Happy 5th Birthday Gina. Mommy and Daddy love you more than words can say.