7 years a miracle...

Tomorrow is my little sister's birthday, she is turning 7. You are probably wondering why I am writing a blog right? Well, I will fill you in. 7 years ago, on February 26, 2000 my sister was born weighing 1 pound. We named her Grace, meaning, "a gift from god." I can still remember the day as if it were yesterday, looking at her tiny fragile body and hearing her cries. She was so small that she fit into the palms of my hand, she almost looked unreal. Although, she came out breathing on her own, she had more than the regular share of complications. Back then, I never really thought about how the story of my Gracie could have been different, I just wanted to live in the now. Looking back, I realize that my sister was on the brink of death and tomorrow could have been a day of rememberance. I thank god everyday for her more than positive outcome and I know in my heart she is just as they said, a miracle. Today, I can say that I am so lucky to live in a country where I have such wonderful access to medical care and have highly knowledgable professionals in reach. Without the help of medicine, my sister would not be here and I think about that everyday. I feel as though I owe the doctors everything, but I think just knowing that they saved her life is far greater than enough. Medical technology and it's field then and now has saved millions of babies just like my sister. We as a society should stand up tonight and cherish them for their gifts. 7 years ago I met an angel and today I am still loving her as though I were in heaven. Happy birthday my sweet baby Grace and thank you for all who gave my sister a chance at life.