Happy Birthday Hazel

I can't believe it has been a month since Hazel arrived and we began this adventure. Today we are going to celebrate her one month birthday. Even though the pain of losing her is still excruciatingly fresh, a pain so severe I didn't even know could exist until Hazel did, we are better because of it. This has changed everything. I am so aware of my own shortcomings and weaknesses and am trying desperately to improve. I just look forward to the day where I can talk with Hazel face to face and ask her about her journey. Anyways, in honor of Hazel one my extremely talented co-workers wrote a poem. I didn't ask if I could share this so I hope it's ok (thank you Joy).

HAZEL

Through the workings of Heavenly Father,

In answer to years of Prayer,

Through the bodies of Brother and Sister,

Born from their Infinite Care,

On our world was bestowed such a Blessing,

That all who looked on were awed,

To see reflected within a child,

The glorious presence of God.

All of creation met in Communion,

As Heaven and Earth agreed,

No more radiant Angel has graced us,

Than she named as Hazel Reed.