22 February 2009

Vera Turns One


Never did we think this day would come. But it has.

Here we are, among friends and family in celebration of a little girl who has defied logic and surpassed expectations.

It has been the most eventful 12 months of our lives. But those of you who cared graced our journey with love, kindness and most importantly, precious personal time.

Aunties who looked after her; mothers who blog to offer advice and encouragement; mothers who offered their breastmilk and supplements; grandparents who delivered milk; friends who brought little friends over; colleagues who packed lunch and bought diapers and many more.

If we had worried if you would accept her despite her condition, we needn’t have. Your love and concern for Vera comes shining through. She feels it in the way you talk to her, sing to her, cajole her and can’t take her eyes off your face. She’s loving being here in this world, perhaps even more than many of us. Today is for you, as much as it is for Vera, in thanks for all that you’ve done for us.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful day for everyone!

If anyone ever questions the quality of life of little ones such as sweet Vera, they need only look around at all the unselfish love that surrounds her and has been created because of her.

You summed it all up so well.
Happy Birthday Vera!

Barb
Annie's mom
www.anniefarlow.com

Hilary said...

Happy 1st Birthday sweet Vera!!! Those cupcakes do look very yummy :)

Cathy said...

Thank you for the site for the beautiful cupcakes. I immediately wonder who had done them. Very creative. I am so glad the celebration was great and your post said everything about how much Vera has touched us all with such purpose for living.

JoAnnA said...

Happy Birthday Vera !! May all your days be filled with Joy and Laughter !

Anonymous said...

I have not commented here before, but have been following Vera's little life for many months. I have fallen in love with that beautiful little baby. I marvel at every little thing she does, especially how she is noticing her hands now. Praise God! She is a very lucky little baby to have such loving and wonderful parents and extended family who love her so very much. God bless you all.
Jan

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday little Vera...
You are the most beauiful baby...

connie said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VERA!! What a beautiful celebration it looks like everyone had. I've never seen a prettier arrangement of cupcakes, for any occasion!

Vera, I am VERY glad you seem to have gotten rid of Mr. Mucus in time to enjoy your party. You make the world a better place. Thanks, May, for sharing her celebration with us.

Mummy Pauline said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Vera.
You made it! You are beautiful. Keep it going on as we want to hear more about u.

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday Vera! Keep that fighting spirit in you!

Seow Ying