My family has been through a lot. The ups, downs, and everything in between have had us on an emotional roller coaster for the past several years. We had been on a steady streak of bad news when we received the news that turned our series of unfortunate events around. My cousin was having a baby!
Weeks before the family heard the news, my uncle battling cancer had mentioned how we needed a baby in our lives to lighten the mood. Little did he know, she was already on her way. When we found out the baby was coming into the family, it brought excitement, joy and hope to our constant feelings of fear and uncertainty. We were focused on the excitement of a new member joining the family rather than the negative outcomes that could come our way.
When the baby was born, our lives were forever changed. There is a joyful vibe throughout the family that has helped us through everything. Our bad news started to decrease and our blessings became more recognizable. She is without a doubt an angel sent to us straight from heaven.
Babies truly are little bundles of joy. They are so fragile and pure. They are so innocent and sweet, they remind us of the good things in life when it seems like there are few. They remind us that miracles do exist and how beautiful and precious life is.
Liliana has been accompanied by many more blessings to our family. They were there all along. However, I believe she brought the boost of faith needed to recognize them.
I think people get annoyed with me because I seem obsessed with babies, but it goes far beyond their adorable little faces and squishy cheeks. They are what bring a family together in a tough time, they bring joy, and they are the most obvious blessings on Earth. They give us faith that God knows what he's doing. It is heartbreaking when the joy a baby brings goes unrecognized because God gave that family a baby for a reason.
I babysit Liliana and I cherish every day I get to spend with her. If I am upset, she cheers me up. If I am grumpy, she makes me laugh. She knows she is so loved, and makes us feel loved in return. I am positive that she was in God’s plan for this family, and that she came at the perfect time. She is a bundle of joy, an angel to our family and loved beyond measure.
