This weekend we will celebrate the birth of our firstborn son.  His birth occured 12 months after our firstborn daughter.  It was mighty overwhelming to have them so close together (especially when #3 and #4 followed nearly as close), but now that I look back on it–I wouldn’t have it any other way!  The Talker was tough for me from the very beginning, but yet through him, God has taught me more than I knew was possible.  For this child, I am forever grateful.  Even more than that, I am thankful for all that we’ve been through because now I can clearly see the gift he was and is to me.  I wouldn’t be half of who I am as a Mama without him.  Good thing God knows better than me!  Happy Birthday, Talker!