My FAVORITE little sunshine

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My FAVORITE little Sunshine!

I think this little one is amazing.

Elsie has brought so much JOY to our lives, I don't even know where to begin.

Elsie joined our family and the first few months were actually the worst we had ever experienced.

She was constantly crying.

We were always bouncing this tightly bundled screaming baby.

Life was very hard.

Then one day, the SUN came through.

Elsie is such a bright spot in the lives of all who know her.

It took us a long time to figure out what was wrong with her.

First, we just thought she was a little behind.

But that mothers (and father's) intuition, just wouldn't let me believe that!!!

I knew there was something she struggled with.

But my little sunshine always had the most beautiful smile on her face.

People in stores would stop just to look at her beautiful smile.

Elsie has made us each a better person.

Every one who is a part of her life, is better for it.

She has such unconditional love...

She has such determination...

She has such focus...

Patience...

...oh, I could just go on and on.

What have I learned from this little angel?

I have learned that things don't have to be hard.

They may be hard...but not HARD!

You know what I mean??

All that she struggles to do and learn, and she never quits!!!

I have learned that hard work is SO worth it.

I have learned that as long as you have a smile on your face, everything is great!

And above all, patience.

This little girl tries so hard every day to do all she wants to do.

I have no doubt in my mind that this little lady will touch many lives.

That Elsie can be and do anything she wants to.

I am so grateful to have her as a part of her family.

I am so thankful to have the opportunity to know her, let alone be her mommy.

She is the Sunshine of our lives.

(p.s. She will be getting glasses soon...how cute will that be???? Seriously!)