Our Sweet Shepherd

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Feeling loads of sentimental feelings this week as our sweet Shepherd is 9 years old today. Where did the time go?? Don't know if its due to this last year's craziness or what, but I feel like drinking this in so much! Celebrating all the things we have to be thankful for in a big way! Celebrating all the sweet things he does. Making sure he knows he is so loved! We are getting him early from school and gonna spend some one on one time with this kid! 


Shepherd Karrick Kimmel is our oldest boy who stole my heart 9 years ago! We had two miscarriages the years before so his pregnancy was bathed in prayer and nervous excitement.  While carrying him I had to daily taking shots. I was on bed rest the last month and finally the last 2 weeks in hospital to keep my fluids up, which obviously kicked the stress level into overdrive! Due to all of the complications and to the fact that this stinker decided to be breech, we planned the C-section -February 3rd.


If you haven't had a C section, let me tell you, the first time is so scary! The OR is cold, bright and smells so strong. Everything is so strange and intense. I was so nervous about the epidural cause of course you hear all the horror stories about all the accidents or problems and more. Why do we tell pregnant people this???? Thankfully I was able to get one, no issue....then I just laid there and controlled my breathing. The best advice my friend Christin ever gave me. Focusing on my breathing 'talking' to the anesthesiologist waiting... waiting to hear the cry. 

Shepherd was a beautiful baby. We all say that about our babies don't we! No matter what, when the are finally in our arms, they are beautiful! We bumbled through all the firsts together and seemed to be ok. This little guy has grown into a happy boy who is thankfully, a great big brother. I gotta stop calling him 'little guy' now! 

                       



Shepherd you are a fun, spunky young boy! We look forward to the journey God has for you! We are excited to see the things you will love and do well. We are thankful for your kind heart and brave spirit! We love and cherish you! 

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