Wednesday, March 2, 2011

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” ~ Dr. Seuss

"You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So... get on your way!"

Today is the wonder girl's birthday, as well as the extraordinary, Dr.Seuss ... and again,this quote I used last year but as I searched for others, I kept circling back to it.

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Zoey has such amazing things awaiting her and 4 years ago,perhaps that was difficult to see through the darkness that seemed to immediately engulf us at the time of her birth.Today there is only light and joy and the hope of a future brimming with possibilities.

Today the little love and I are heading to Children's to deliver cupcakes to the floors that are filled with the people who helped not only Zoey,but the rest of us as well,to navigate the difficult days of the last 4 years.We are indebted to them.They were her lifeline and not a day goes by that I am not overwhelmed with gratitude for that.

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So that is our immediate plans for the day.As for the rest of the day,we will just bask in the sunshine of our miracle girl,who continues to be the beacon that guides us all in our daily lives.

35 comments:

Runningmama said...

Happy Birthday sweet girl!

Kristin said...

Happy birthday sweet Zoey!!! What a beautiful princess you are!

The Steelman Girls said...

Happy Birthday Zoey! You're such a beautiful little girl thats loved by many....Hope you have a great day....

The VW's said...

Look at that sweet birthday girl! Happy 4th Birthday Zoey! You are such a blessing! Love and Hugs!!!

Emma said...

Happy birthday Zoey!!! You are such a special little girl and I hope your 4th year is full of new miracles and achievements!!

Have a great day,
God bless
E x

Ivey's Mom said...

Happy Happy Birthday Birthday - Whoville girl! We love you- have a wonderfuler day than yesterday. Happy Birthday to the momma who too. ------ Love, your Georgia Whovillers.

Becca said...

Happy, happy, happy birthday, Zoey!! Ohmygoodness, she is just SO beautiful. :-)

Love the quote, love the pics, love the idea to take cupcakes to the hospital (bet I would love the cupcakes, too!).

A happy day!

Elizabeth said...

That is so precious and you all are amazing to do such a beautiful thing on Zoey's birthday.

Happy Birthday, again and again and again! And may there be days ahead filled with health, happiness, peace and love.

Denise said...

We love you Zoey and are so glad that we are a part of your amazing life. Hope you saved some of those cupcakes for us this weekend :)

blogzilly said...

Happy Birthday Zoey AND Dr. Suess.

Come to think of it...I wish I did live in California. I want a medical marijuana license. That way maybe I could come up with some cool Suess-like stuff for a new generation of kids.

Jamie said...

Happy Birthday Sweet Zoey. U are Beautyful!! Dr Seuss quote is pretty good for all our specail girls :)

Stephanie said...

Oh you Wonderful Little Wonder!!! One day I'm going to squeeze you soooooo tight!!

But for now we are all sending hugs and kisses to you from RI, on this, your very special day!

Happy Birthday Dumpling!!!!!!

Cammie Heflin said...

Happy Birthday Little Love, we love you so much and can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks!!! Have a fabulous birthday!

Dawson said...

Happy Birthday Zoey!! you are one of the most amazing people Ive ever had the pleasure of knowing.. Much love from your friends in Alabama

kecia said...

she is so precious! Happy birthday to Zoey!

just jean said...

I totally agree with Dr.Seuss! There is no one alive who is Youer than You, Zoey! Happy Birthday, and happy celebration! Hope you can feel our virtual hugs!

Jean and Mike

Unknown said...

I love the idea of taking cupcakes to the hospital on her birthday. I´m sure everyone there is so happy to see Miss Zoey. I think I´ll steal the idea and send cupcakes to our daughters favorite nurses and docs on her birthday!

Sweet Pea's Mommy said...

Happy Birthday Zoey!!!! You continue to amaze and inspire so many of us!

My name is Sarah said...

Happy Birthday Zoey!!!

Single Dad / Disabled Daughter said...

Happy Birthday Zoey!

Dana Janowicz said...

Happy birthday sweet Zoey! You have made this mommy smile many, many times.

Sasha@ Blyssfulhealth said...

Happy Birthday. Love that book. I got it many years ago before I had my children. Hope it was a great day.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, sweet child!!! Your Mom's blog is the one I read every day because it's about your light :)
Anna in NY (who has her own 5-year-old sunshine).

Victoria Strong said...

Happy, happy special day to a very special fairy princess! We love you Zoey!!!

Cole said...

Happiest of birthdays dear Zoey! Such a blessing you are...

Anonymous said...

Wow you are looking so grown up Zoey Grace! I hope you had a wonderful birthday - and what a great idea to share your day with all those special people at Chidren's Hospital.

Aunt Bluebelle

Lacey said...

Like I already said, Happy birthday to my favorite miracle girl!
Where in the world do you get all her outfits? They are all too cute!

Bethany said...

Happy birthday princess!

Bethany said...

Happy Birthday Sweet Zoey! You most certainly are a miracle surrounded by sweetness and light! I am sure it means so much to those at the hospital who saw you so sick to see you doing so amazing now, and to receive your goodies of gratitude.

Tina Michelle said...

awww,such a sweet pic of her!! Happy Birthday to her and hope she had a spendid day!

Tina said...

Happy birthday sweet sweet Zoey, I know I am a day late but unfortunately I couldn't get online but I certainly did think of you. I wish so many wonderful things for you and God knows just how much deserve them all. I also wish for myself that by some miracle we get to meet one day....maybe that day is still far off but I won't give up hope. Your story has kept me inspired and on many a day when I felt very desolate and not very optimistic I always think of how such a small wonder like you has faced this world with such courage, for me you are no little wonder but very very large indeed. We love you and send you love and more love from across the seas. Hope you have a really great party. Can't wait to see all the pictures.

Mama Mason-Mann said...

Happy Birthday to a beautiful princess!!!

SECRET PEPPER PERSON: said...

AWESOME! Love you birthday girl!

Melissa said...

Happy, Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!!!

Mommy to those Special Ks said...

Happy birthday beautiful Zoey!!! :)