Day -2

MIRACLES!

The miracle of modern medicine is giving Bill a future with a stem cell transplant, which is amazing. 

But today I want to tell you about the REAL miracle in Bill's life.  24 years ago we were told  we wouldn't be able to have children.   Bill looked at me and said "That is OK.   You have 3 beautiful kids that I love and if Gods wants us to have a baby He will give us one."  Well 20 years ago tomorrow, with only help from God,  Molly was born.  We have always referred to Molly as our Miracle Baby!   She has brought a special joy to Bill's life that is indescribable.  For those who have spent considerable time with us have witnessed that certain twinkle in his eye when Molly is around.  There is nothing that gives him more joy than being able to do something for her.  Whether it was to take her to a festival, finding buckeye trees,playing catch in the yard or now giving her advice he truly loves every minute of it.   I know there is always something about little girls and their dads but I see a unique mutual respect and admiration between the two of them.  We recognize how fortunate we have been as parents that Molly has not only embraced the many geographical moves we put her through but learned from them how to be independent and flexible.    Molly is just finishing her second year at Xavier University in Cincinnati.  When she began she wasn't quite sure what she wanted to study but her love for science and math put her on a biology track.  It didn't take long for her to declare her intent to become a physician.  Everyday we are amazed at how hard she is working to attain this goal.  She learned this strong work ethic,  her strong sense of faith, and getting back up after being told no from her dad.  I often tease her and call her Little Bill, especially when she tells me she is 100% Italian.   I know our Miracle will be successful no matter what because she has had a beautiful and loving example in her dad.

Tomorrow will be one of those bitter sweet days.  It will be the first time we have not been with Molly on her birthday.  But we truly believe in miracles and wish our Miracle a very blessed day tomorrow and pray that she experiences the kind of joy in her life that she has brought to ours.