Today is September 11th. I want to express my sympathy for the families who lost loved ones, and gratitude to the soldiers attempting to keep a day like Sept. 11th from repeating itself.
For us, it is a tragic day for the nation, but not to over shadow the joy of our own family. Emily Lynn Cope was born on September 11th, 2001 at 4:40 a.m. She is six years old today. For part of her remembering (or learning) about this day, she wore her red white and blue proudly to school. She also took her pages from her baby album which contains some images from September 11th to let her know of the events of that day. We tell her two major events happened on that day. Many men and women lost their lives. But first, there was the miracle of Emily.
Today, as we did six years ago, we both grieve and celebrate. We pray that Emily’s life will mark this world in a positive way as much as that day was marked for grief. No life can be replaced for sure. But that day, for us, is marked with hope in the midst of tragedy. Showing God’s goodness even when it seems like evil reigns.
Happy Birthday Emily!
Awww Happy Birthday Emily!
Hugs,
Holly
Hi, what a nice post. This must be a day of mixed blessings for you.
I am just up the road from you in Woodstock, Ga. Saw your blog on MOMBLOGS.
Regards-
Suzanne
I didn’t have a chance to get by the site yesterday.
Happy Birthday Emily! You are one of the bright spots on September 11 for sure. Ben and Angel, Congratulations on 6 years of parenting. Love you All. Kelly
I remember getting the call that you’d had Emily. I was so elated. What a tremendous day.
Mommy, today I am 10 years old & love you VERY, VERY much! Thank you all for the kind comments, I just searched Emily Lynn Cope, myself, on the computer, and this was the very first thing to come up. Oh, and I look so cute when I was six! I can not believe my own little sister, Anna is six. =) – Emmy