Miracle Moments

Twenty seven years ago my world opened up to amazing new possibilities! The birth of my firstborn son-the leader of a pack of five-entered the world kicking and screaming and letting me know that life would never be the same! In fact, my life would become better than I ever imagined! You see, as a young professional...A self absorbed television news person, I never thought about having a child. I was centered on my career and my future-which I believed would lead me to the network news in the Big Apple! Never once did I dream that the best production of my life, would be the first gift of life-that God had deemed me worthy of receiving-on that wonderful evening in May. Ironically, my young husband and I hadn't been going to church when we conceived our first son. Yet, I distinctly remember the day he entered my womb. During a few stolen moments with my spouse, new life filtered in and I heard in my head, "You are now pregnant!" I tried to ignore the heads up from

I just kissed my 18 year old son goodbye, and whispered a prayer under my breath. It's prom night-need I say more! It's also his historic last day of High School! Hard to believe? A little bit, but quite honestly he's been such a "man" for so long, an old soul, since the day he was born, that it's hard for me to consider him a teenager. Benjamin is the quintessential middle child, easy going, quietly reserved, yet relentlessly vigilant about everything he sets out to accomplish. His 4.4 grade average is proof that academics come easy and so does his desire to excel. In fact, he's exempt from all his exams! Yes, that's pretty impressive, but tonight it's all about the fun and the food and the frivolous joy of being young, and free and oh yes-I almost forgot...It's also about the date! I honestly don't know her personally, but if I know Ben, she must be pretty special, especially since she caught my son's discerning eye. Ben

This is the day the Lord hath made, and on this day many moons removed, he chose to make a miracle-of life-my sister Manuela. She came kicking and screaming into this great big world, way across the mighty Atlantic ocean-on the inner shores of our beloved Deutschland! Brainy and bold, steadfast and determined, "Ela's" unconventional entry into planet earth-immediately commanded attention, letting everyone know she was a force to be reackoned with. And believe me-she is! My sons are always amazed at my sister's generosity and loyalty, amid a myriad of challenges that have been thrown flat at our feet! And we often talk about the abundant blessing of knowing that she is always in our corner-caring, consoling and keeping us secure. Though she is miles removed, way across the country in the cool, California sunshine...the warmth of her Love and the sacrificial spirit of her soul has left an indellible imprint on our lives-and we are so grateful she is alive! HAPPY BLE