My Michelle ~ Our Miracle Baby.
I wrote this before she graduated from High School.31 total reviews
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Debi, this is such a beautiful and heartfelt poem and tribute to your precious daughter Michelle, a gift from God. I can feel your pride and motherly love. Your poem reads and flows well. I especially liked:
In the ocean of life
She's my precious pearl
(She stands high above the rest)
Perfect photo. Debi, she's your "Mine Me." She looks just like you, absolutely beautiful. This poem is a pleasure to read. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Hello Debi, this is such a beautiful and heartfelt poem and tribute to your precious daughter Michelle, a gift from God. I can feel your pride and motherly love. Your poem reads and flows well. I especially liked:
In the ocean of life
She's my precious pearl
(She stands high above the rest)
Perfect photo. Debi, she's your "Mine Me." She looks just like you, absolutely beautiful. This poem is a pleasure to read. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Thank you so very much my sweet friend! I so appreciate your lovely review and words. And I do want to thank you so much for most gracious six stars. That means more to me than what you could possibly know. Thank you for always being so sweet and kind. Thanks again my beautiful friend!
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Debi, you make it easy for. Xo. M
Comment from nomi338
Although I was never told I would have problems fathering children, I just never really saw myself having any. Then my son was born, a beautiful boy, nearly two feet tall at birth. I was thankful and content figuring that was it for me. I am my father's only child, and kind of figured it would be the same for me, then about four years later my daughter was born. My mother who was overjoyed by my son, was over the moon with my daughter as she appeared to be the spitting image of my mom. she literally had my mother's face. Her appearance has changed over the years, but she still strongly resembles my mother and me. I love your account of your daughter, Congratulations on having a daughter that pleases you so.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2022
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Although I was never told I would have problems fathering children, I just never really saw myself having any. Then my son was born, a beautiful boy, nearly two feet tall at birth. I was thankful and content figuring that was it for me. I am my father's only child, and kind of figured it would be the same for me, then about four years later my daughter was born. My mother who was overjoyed by my son, was over the moon with my daughter as she appeared to be the spitting image of my mom. she literally had my mother's face. Her appearance has changed over the years, but she still strongly resembles my mother and me. I love your account of your daughter, Congratulations on having a daughter that pleases you so.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2022
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Thank you Nomi, actually God saw it fit that I would have three beautiful children, even though I was told since surgeries had taken all but 1/4 of an ovary. So I had even doctored at Mayo Clinic and University of MN and they all said the same thing, to start adoption as soon as we got married. Yet I felt it in my heart that I was meant to be a mother...... So now as I'm getting ready to go for surgery on Thursday, I remembered that I had reserved a spot in this contest. Lol, I couldn't find my muse today. I think I must have already packed it to go to the hospital, so I picked one that I wrote years ago. It brought back memories and reminded me how blessed I was to have the three kids, then six grandkids. So my dear brother, that's my story and I am sticking to it. : ). Thanks so much Nomi for such an awesome review and kind words about my miracle baby. And it is always nice to learn something new about your life. I can't imagine your big heart without children to share that love with.
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Thank you, as I grew up without my father in my life, I vowed that my children would have access to me at any given moment.
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I wouldn't expect any less, knowing you to be a wonderful man!
Comment from Sally Law
Beautifully penned tribute to you beautiful girl. It sounds as if she is a lovely woman inside and out. God bless you all, richly. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Beautifully penned tribute to you beautiful girl. It sounds as if she is a lovely woman inside and out. God bless you all, richly. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Thank you so much Sally for such a lovely review and words. I do appreciate them so much. Thank you my kind and dear friend!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I can see where this little angel, Michelle, got her looks, Debi.
The picture with your profile and her picture with your contest
entry look like the same person. You did a great job with your
sweet tribute to your daughter. Your words are straight from
your huge heart. I could 'see' Michelle and her character as I
read. This poem needs to be framed and/or added to her memory
book. Your words are smooth from beginning to end.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2022
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I can see where this little angel, Michelle, got her looks, Debi.
The picture with your profile and her picture with your contest
entry look like the same person. You did a great job with your
sweet tribute to your daughter. Your words are straight from
your huge heart. I could 'see' Michelle and her character as I
read. This poem needs to be framed and/or added to her memory
book. Your words are smooth from beginning to end.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2022
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Oh Jan, thank you so much for such a beautiful review, words and your very gracious six stars. I so truly appreciate them all. Actually Jan, I wrote poems throughout the years for everyone in my family (husband, my 3 children and their spouses, grandchildren, siblings, parents, with a few humerus and prayer poems) Then I had a 12"x12" book made, gave everyone 2 big pages with their poem and pictures that went with them. I named the book
"Expressing Love for My Family...With My Prayers, Poems and Pictures"
It was the biggest bucket list item for me and I finished by last Christmas, had one made for everyone and gave them to all of them for Christmas.
Lots of tears when they opened them. Thankfully Glen knew how important this was to me, and wasn't worried about the cost. It was so good to have it done! If you ever want to see a picture of it, I would be happy to show you..
I thank you again my dear friend for the awesome comments and six star review. It truly does mean the world to me.
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❤️🌻🌹😊🐈⬛
Comment from tempeste
Ciao!
I enjoyed reading about your miracle baby. Your precious daughter Michelle who obviously you love more than your own life.
I don't have children , I never wanted any but reading how much joy your Michelle gives you, I can t help wonder if I missed out on something really special.
Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Ciao!
I enjoyed reading about your miracle baby. Your precious daughter Michelle who obviously you love more than your own life.
I don't have children , I never wanted any but reading how much joy your Michelle gives you, I can t help wonder if I missed out on something really special.
Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Thank you so much for such a lovely review and words. I do appreciate them so much. What a sweet thing to say about having children. You sound like you would be great with them.Thank you my kind friend!
Comment from Tina Crute
What a loving tribute to your miracle baby turned young lady! God can do amazing things. The retro picture perfectly fits the tone of the poem of memories and gratefulness, kind of a nod to values of the past, like family comes first kind of theme. All in all, well done!
Tina
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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What a loving tribute to your miracle baby turned young lady! God can do amazing things. The retro picture perfectly fits the tone of the poem of memories and gratefulness, kind of a nod to values of the past, like family comes first kind of theme. All in all, well done!
Tina
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Thank you so much Tina for such a lovely review and words. I do appreciate them so much. Thank you my kind friend!
Comment from Fleedleflump
What a beautiful piece in tribute to your daughter, born against the odds and expectation. Close to me, too - I was born in 76 (in the middle of the night on the hottest day of one of the hottest summers on record - as my Mum delights in reminding me!). This was a lovely, bouncy read and I'm really happy you shared it with us.
Mike
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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What a beautiful piece in tribute to your daughter, born against the odds and expectation. Close to me, too - I was born in 76 (in the middle of the night on the hottest day of one of the hottest summers on record - as my Mum delights in reminding me!). This was a lovely, bouncy read and I'm really happy you shared it with us.
Mike
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Lol, just keep in mind Mike that I was a child bride and mom. hehe!
Actually I was 19 when I had her, and now that I know your age, I must say that knowing you, I'd have been proud to be your mom.
And I think she sounds delightful and since you shared what she tells you,
I must tell you that God also gave us two more, and my son put me through 26 hours of hard labor. Us moms, we're all alike. Haha!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I enjoyed reading this contest entry and I completely understand. I have a miracle baby too. He happens to be my last one. After our first four in less than 7.5 years, the third son was born with a heart defect and died during open heart surgery, my husband I tried to have another baby. I never got pregnant so after a few years we said, "Okay, God's telling us we have three healthy boys we don't need anymore. Eight years later, no birth control or nothing, I missed my period. I asked my husband, "Do you think I could be pregnant?" He said, "No, you're going through menopause." I was almost 40. I was pregnant. My OB/GYN told me to abort the pregnancy because at my age and with Michael's birth defects, I would never have a normal baby. My husband and I decided we would deal with whatever God dealt us. LOL We feel he's a miracle. During birth he got into trouble, and they had to do an emergency C-Section. The doctor said it was down to him or me. I started hemorrhaging during the C-section and almost didn't survive. We both did. There is nothing wrong with Steven that a spanking growing up wouldn't cure. Good luck with the contest.
Although she's grown up (First I want to say, I AM NOT A POET-- so remember that with my comment. I have reread this line three times and each time I read it as 'Although she's grown'... Maybe that changes the syllable count, I don't know.)
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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I enjoyed reading this contest entry and I completely understand. I have a miracle baby too. He happens to be my last one. After our first four in less than 7.5 years, the third son was born with a heart defect and died during open heart surgery, my husband I tried to have another baby. I never got pregnant so after a few years we said, "Okay, God's telling us we have three healthy boys we don't need anymore. Eight years later, no birth control or nothing, I missed my period. I asked my husband, "Do you think I could be pregnant?" He said, "No, you're going through menopause." I was almost 40. I was pregnant. My OB/GYN told me to abort the pregnancy because at my age and with Michael's birth defects, I would never have a normal baby. My husband and I decided we would deal with whatever God dealt us. LOL We feel he's a miracle. During birth he got into trouble, and they had to do an emergency C-Section. The doctor said it was down to him or me. I started hemorrhaging during the C-section and almost didn't survive. We both did. There is nothing wrong with Steven that a spanking growing up wouldn't cure. Good luck with the contest.
Although she's grown up (First I want to say, I AM NOT A POET-- so remember that with my comment. I have reread this line three times and each time I read it as 'Although she's grown'... Maybe that changes the syllable count, I don't know.)
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Oh Barb, you have been through so much too. I am so thankful that Steven and you made it ok and doing so well. I am so sorry for the loss of your other baby that died. I was a DES baby and only 2 lbs at birth. That haunted me w illness my whole life and got my period by 8 yrs old and before 15 had 1& 3/4 of my ovaries removed. When I was pregnant w Michelle I was hospitalized 3 times and the Dr said at one point that it might be too dangerous if I continued w the pregnancy and my husband begged me to let them take her then. I refused and also have never regretted fighting for her. Then the DES curse carried onto her. She had my first grandchild, but had numerous miscarriages, still births and once she even had to carry a baby knowing it would die in her and when it did they made her carry it to have it come out naturally at term since it was a catholic hospital. She went through 8 all together, so when she wanted drs help her try one more time and was almost 40, she conceived and they kept watch over her constantly, but I couldn't stand to watch her heartbreak again, so I refused to fall in love w him when he was born at not even 2 lb. But he made it, he is still small and has to give him growth hormone injections every night, and I love him so much! He is 10 yrs old now. Sorry to go on and on, but should also tell you that God blessed me w 2 other children. Even the drs at Mayo Clinic were shocked. I guess us woman must be give a special motherly instinct of love and what a remarkable gift from Him Thanks for your awesome review and very kind words. God bless you my friend!
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Thank you for sharing.
Comment from royowen
Your Michelle reminds me of our own dear Rebecca, who has all the qualities of her mother, and the beauty of God's grace rests upon. I'm so happy that Godvhas given you a soul mate in your daughter, like you I'm so proud of my girls, this is beautifully written my friend, well done, good luck, Debi, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Your Michelle reminds me of our own dear Rebecca, who has all the qualities of her mother, and the beauty of God's grace rests upon. I'm so happy that Godvhas given you a soul mate in your daughter, like you I'm so proud of my girls, this is beautifully written my friend, well done, good luck, Debi, blessings Roy
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much Roy. God also blessed us with another girl and a boy. Even shocked the Drs at our Mayo Clinic. But God must not have liked the slim to none odds and showed nothing is impossible for Him. I can feel your love coming through whenever you speak of your daughters and you know how precious those gifts are. Thanks so much my awesome friend for such heartfelt words!
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God is good
Comment from Janice Canerdy
One of many proofs I've heard of that doctors just don't know everything.
Maybe your body indicated inability to be a mother, but God said, "Here's your baby"! This is a really lovely poem--shining with your maternal pride and joy.
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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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One of many proofs I've heard of that doctors just don't know everything.
Maybe your body indicated inability to be a mother, but God said, "Here's your baby"! This is a really lovely poem--shining with your maternal pride and joy.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Yes Janice, I was truly shocked when I found out about Michelle, but when God let me have 3, I knew that He was behind it as my slim to none chance was just saying that less than a fourth of an ovary still has power, when you have faith in God. Thanks my friend for your very lovely review and kind comments.
