Aug 2, 2011
Thankful for Year One
I had all these grand delusions that I was going to write handwritten notes to all the people who’ve helped me survive this first year with twins. Guess what? When you have 4 children ages 6 & under, you don’t have lots of time for such things…
So I’ll say it here for any who want to read…
If you’ve helped me in any way this past year, you’ve made this possible. You’ve helped these babies go from the tiny little helpless babies up there to the bouncing, vibrant, living babies they are. You’ve helped me keep them alive. This is no small thing. I’m grateful for life.
I’m grateful for the partnership of countless others to fold laundry, iron clothes, wash dishes, babysit, bring us food, buy me groceries, make us peanut butter, change diapers, hold babies, care for them in the nursery, mix bottles, pick up car pool, make us laugh, feed babies… this list is endless, it seems.
The past few years have been needy years for us. First we buried a child. The couple years following that were a nightmare in so many ways. We needed so much support to get through. And then we go and have two babies at the same time. More needs.
It’s deeply humbling to be so needy, knowing you are so dependent on other people for so many things. It’s not always easy to ask for that help. Thankfully so many of you haven’t even made me ask, you just jumped in with both feet and slogged through it with us.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I don’t think they get it yet, but Whitsun & Cadence thank you too. I think they like life so far.
One year- can you believe it?
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound of these babies is (I’m sure!)
Happy birthday! May God continue showering you with more evidences of His love for you as a family.
You guys are SO amazing! WOW. Oh we cannot wait to see you again!
Happy Happy Birthday dear sweet Cadence and Whitsun!! You are so deeply loved and it has been a joy watching you grow! We can’t wait to have lots of play dates coming up and cuddles. Love you!
Happy Birthday, Whitsun and Cadence Piper! :)
I cannot believe you are one!!
Molly, I want to hold these precious babies so badly! I have fallen in love with your family over the last year.
Thank you for being so open and real on your blog. You have helped me so much in the last year to understand grief in a better way.
Also, because of you, I am counting down the days until I can do my advent basket this year!! :) :)
May God bless you, Molly!!
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Congratulations! It just gets better from here on out.
As needy as you may feel you have been.. your entire family still gives so much. I cannot tell you how grateful to God I have been this past year for your friendship and love. Your support is amazing and I love each of you!
Dear Molly,
What a beautiful post! Happy birthday to sweet Whitsun and Cadence! They, and your whole family, are very loved!
:)
Bethany
I’m thankful with you!
Sweet babes! Helping hands! Humility! God’s faithfulness!
What an amazing miracle and God fulfilled His promise. You and your family are a living testimony of faith. He’s carried you through so much and will continue to do so. I am so encouraged by your posts. Happy Birthday little darlings!!!
Sometimes I feel like ditching the whole Haiti for the rest of my life thing and moving to MN to be your friend.
Hi Molly,
First of all, I love Casey Zachary’s comment so much I’m dying to get the 411 on him. Anyone who can elicit such a deep chuckle from ME on an average morning, that’s someone I wanna meet.
Second, hi! I’m Wendy’s friend (and Kristin A’s) and while I visit here often, this is my first comment.
I just wanted to tell you… you, those babies, you all give me hope.
Thanks, for that.
Hello, I am a new visitor to your blog and just happened to scroll down to this post because of the picture of the newborn twins and you (double blessed for sure). Your children are adorable; I like your blog. I will be back soon! Blessings!