Emma Mae

Mae comes from my Grandma, my real dad's mother. I love my step-dad, my real dad died when I was almost 7, and my mom remarried when I was 8 1/2. My grandma, Collie Mae, was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever known. So when I found out that my baby was going to be a girl, I decided to find a name I liked with Mae. Emma was my choice...

She is such a sweet girl, she is my gift and I can't imagine life without her. When I lost our baby boy in June of 04, my heart was overwhelmed. In October when I found out I was expecting, my heart was fearful...When I finally made it to 20 weeks I felt relief!From the day she was born I knew she was a special gift, she always had a sweet spirit about her. The first time she smiled her whole face lit up...and it still does!

If the Lord had not have taken precious Andrew to heaven, I would have missed out on the special blessing of Emma...so I learned this truth: sometimes we have to face difficult times, and lose something precious, in order to gain a sweet gift.

I am so thankful for the gift of motherhood. The Lord has been good to me...