a little blessing...

Today, sitting in my church parking lot, I casually opened the checkbook and wrote today's date on the top line. I think I gasped when I realized the significance of what I had just written. August 12th. Today was my sister Taylor's birthday. She would have been 14 years old. I will forever remember her as one of the most beautiful babies I have ever laid eyes upon. Perfectly round head, chubby baby cheeks, rosey lips, a little pug nose and the most beautiful eyes I had ever seen. Her only issue: a heart that didn't form correctly. 15 years her senior, I had so much love for this little girl. By all indications, she was going to be my living breathing dress up doll and I couldn't wait to get my hands on her. That was MY plan anyway. Plans. Plans? Well, what is it they say about the best laid plans? 14 years later I can look back and clearly see how her short three months of life changed the course of mine. So, today I am celebrating the blessing Taylor L. M. was to my life. She will forever own a piece of my heart.