Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Happy Birthday Tony!

Yesterday was Tony's birthday! The night before I told Kaiya that it was his birthday tomorrow and she got very excited. "I will make him pancakes for his birthday!" she decided. So when we woke up, we let Daddy stay in bed a little bit later and got started on his birthday breakfast. Look at my two little helpers!

Quite proud of themselves for getting Daddy's birthday breakfast ready.

When I thought about a birthday post for Tony, I really kept getting struck with the thought that I'm so thankful for his life. So Laura, thanks for choosing life for your son. Look at the blessing that he has become to so many people because of that one decision you made to give him life. I try to step back and imagine what it must have been like for you - young, single - a whole life ahead of you, people in your support system encouraging you to have an abortion. By choosing life for Tony you have given me a wonderful husband and beautiful children. He's not only impacting lives for the kingdom, but also making a major impact on our patients' health. He is changing lives. Just one choice... that changed my life. Happy Birthday Tony!

6 comments:

ASHENFELTERS said...

you made me cry. Sweet post Rach. Happy Birthday Tony...may God bless you and your family much this year. We love you.

ruth eileen photography said...

happy birthday tony!
love you guys and miss you very much!

Anonymous said...

Oh my dear Rachel, you do so know how to touch my heart. Tony was a gift from God and I am so glad that he has someone like you to share his life with.
P.S. Kids - I go to the airport in 12 hours.......Love Nannie

tebbano family said...

What a wonderful tribute to Tony (and his mom)! I got teared up reading this post. It looks like Tony had a great birthday. =)

Amanda Seibert said...

What a powerful story. I never knew that. Thanks for sharing!
P.S. Your kids are adorable! :-)

Graham'z Crackers said...

Wow....happy Birthday Tony - what a wonderful family you have!