It is so hard to believe all that has transpired the past 11 years! When I think back, I am just so thankful for the many blessings the Lord has given us....most of all I am thankful that 11 years ago tomorrow (Nov. 22) God gave us the gift of a beautiful baby girl - Kestra Nichole!
Kestra keeps us laughing, she lights up any room she enters and she has a heart for her friends and classmates. The thing I enjoy the most about Kestra is that she loves life and lives it to the fullest. Whatever she does, she does 100%!
I am not going to lie, when I first found out we were expecting her I was a little stressed. We had two babies already and Kestra would only be 16 months younger than her brother. We were in the process of changing jobs and looking at moving. We were pretty much broke and very stressed out. However - it wasn't long into the pregnancy that I felt pure love and joy about the idea of another baby to love and raise!
Kestra is our "girlie girl"! She loves pink and frills, clothes, shoes, nail polish, make-up, and jewelry. She enjoys shopping and socializing and is always looking for the next party or celebration! At the same time she is athletic, tough and outgoing. She enjoys competing and annoying her younger brother!
As I reflect on that day 11 years ago - many things come to mind. First there was the fact that we got to the hospital at 6:00 in the morning and had to wait until 7:00 that night to have the c-section simply because I drank half a glass of water - and no I didn't get any food that whole time! Second there is the fact that Joel's Aunt Patsy got to be at the hospital for Kestra's arrival - special since she doesn't have any grandkids of her own. Next is the memory of her sister and brother meeting her. Most of all - is the wonderful memory that I got to take her home on Thanksgiving day! What a way to celebrate Thanksgiving!
So - this year we rejoice and praise the Lord for our little bundle of joy who keeps us laughing and on our toes - Kestra Nichole Arrington...WE LOVE YOU!
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