Go back with me to this time 1996... what were you doing? I was about to give birth to my daughter. I was supposed to give birth by Sept. 28th according to the ultrasound and it was Oct 7th and little girl had not popped out. My husband and mother had both taken 2 weeks off and that very day, a Monday, had to go back to work. I went to an afternoon appointment and the doctor sent me straight to the hospital- it was right next door- so I didn't have far to go! I had to call David to get him to bring me the bag I had packed. I was admitted into the hospital but it was 3 days later that the doctor finally decided to do a C-Section. I could give you all the gory details but I won't. I just know that it wasn't what I imagined giving birth to be like.
Oct. 10, 1996, I gave birth to a 9 lb, 5 oz baby girl. It took David and I forever to decide on a first name. We knew we wanted a middle name of Lynn after my mother but couldn't for the life of us agree on a first name. I remember standing in Wal-Mart going through a baby name book (we were too cheap to buy it) and talking about names. Finally we saw the name Erin. It was instantaneously agreed. Her name fits, as well. We didn't know it at the time but we have Scottish/Irish ancestors, so the name Erin McCrory fits her reddish hair and freckles.
I cannot believe she is growing up. My father has told me many times how fast our life will pass. He is right. The kids might think it is taking forever. But, not for us parents!
I am thankful for my daughter. I hope God blesses her life with a wonderful soulmate- helpmeet- to be exact. I pray God will give me a Godly son-in-law!
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