A Story for Sadie Kate

Just like her big sister, Sadie Kate loves to hear and retell her birth story. Mark was the original storyteller, so some of the details are rather skewed and have a more humorous twist than my version. I love to watch her tell the story; she gets so animated and excited, it's a hoot! Just in case some of Daddy's recollections are fuzzy, Sadie Kate, here is Momma's version...3 years later.

Momma woke up early one Sunday morning when it was still dark outside and felt like it was time for Sadie Kate to come. I walked around the house, unloaded the dishwasher, folded towels, and went to Ellie's room to see my baby before she became the BIG sister. I woke Daddy up and said, "I think it's time to go to the hospital." Daddy just rolled over and went back to sleep. I took a shower, got dressed, ate a strawberry cereal bar (probably why you love them), and went to wake Daddy up again. This time he got up and got ready to take Momma to the hospital. He called MaMa and Aunt Rita to come watch Ellie, but Momma couldn't wait that long. Mrs. Angie and Morgan came over and stayed with Ellie until they arrived. When we got to the hospital, the nurses said, "Yes, it's time for Sadie Kate to come" and Momma was so excited. Not long after that the doctor told Momma to "push, push, push" and POP! came Sadie Kate. Momma was so happy to see your red little face and your red little hair; you were perfect. I looked up at Daddy and knew that I was watching him fall in love with yet another little redhead. Then we looked at each other and started to cry. Not sad face crying, but happy, thankful to God crying.

Sadie Kate, you will never really understand the difficult circumstances in which you arrived, but I hope you never doubt the joy that replaced the sadness the moment you entered this world. You made your daddy smile and laugh when he needed it most and I thank you for that.

Sadie Kate, Momma and Daddy prayed for you for a long time before God gave you to us and we are so thankful that He chose us to be the ones to tuck you in everynight, hold your hand when you're scared, and watch your nose crinkle when you smile. You absolutely make my heart smile and I love you...everyday!