Two Years Old

I know this post is late, but it’s still important to me to get out there.

Two years ago on 9/11/08 my beautiful daughter was born. Joss was 3 weeks early, and born, like judah in an emergency C-Section. Kathy and I stayed the night in the hospital for Kathy’s high blood pressure and headaches. I was sent home the next morning to get stuff for kathy and we were going to go home on 9/11. Instead while I was out the Dr. decided that the baby needed out. As with Judah I was away from the hospital and afraid that I would miss the birth of mu children. I made it back just in time for both Judah and Joss.

Kathy and I were talking about how sad it was that Joss was born on 9/11. A day that will forever be marked with tragedy. I have other friends who were also born on 9/11. It’s defintely marred their sense of celebration for their Birthday. But I think the fact that Joss was born on 9/11 is a beautiful reminder that even in tragedy, life can still happen.

9/11/01 is truly a horrific day and I remember exactly where I was when I learned of what was going on. I remember the feelings of anger and fear that I felt. And I felt those same feelings when we were getting set for the emergency C-section. Angry that I could lose my wife and my baby, afraid for the worst. But God and the Doctors brought Kathy and Joss through the crisis.

Now when I celebrate Joss’ birth, I am reminded of the tragedy of 9/11/01 and encouraged by the beautiful life that God brought into my world on 9/11/08.

I love you so much Jocelyn Bella (Joyous Beauty). Your smile warms my heart and removes my fear. I want to protect you and help you grow up into an amazing, godly woman. You are a true gift and your mother and I are amazed by you.