Hyrum's First Birthday

I have been hesitant to write this post, mostly because, I want to believe my baby is still a baby. But Mr. Hyrum Mack Divis turned 1 on April 18th, 2015. He has been nothing but a light and a bond to our family. I remember when I went into labor how much fear controlled my spirit and my heart at that time in my life. I was terrified... afraid and felt nothing but terror for the first year of his life. I won't say it has been smooth sailing or that things have gone amazingly well, but they have been blessed. I don't know how many times in the last year the Lord has shown us miracles through Hyrum.

One time in particular came to mind this last year. Hyrum had about a three month period after his first hydrogel surgery that was full of sicknesses and bad recoveries. We decided as a family that a fast for Hyrum was in order so that he could not only be well but thrive again before his second surgery. His development has always been delayed but since he took ill he just hadn't made any gains and actually started losing some of his gained skills. That Sunday we fasted. This is the first year James Micheal and Makayla have both been part of a real fast for our family.

James Micheal fasted longer than all of us for Hyrum, he did a full 24 hour fast for him. When midday approached and the hunger set in for James Micheal, he started to complain about his tummy. I said, " Well, what's more important to you right now, food or Hyrum?" He looked at me and I could tell he had a testimony building moment. He said, " I love food mom, but I love Hyrum more." I started to cry when I heard him say that. He really got it. It took his deep love of Hyrum to see the importance and purpose of fasting.  Hyrum became his lively happy self not more than a day after the fast and has been recovering much better ever since. He helped build my testimony too.  I have feeling he has a lot more lessons to teach us.

All I can say is that we love you Hyrum. The Lord put you into our lives to complete us. You are our greatest teacher, cuddliest and most loved baby in our family.  You have changed me as a mother and have given me more purpose for my life. We don't feel worthy to be your parents but we will sure try. Love ya Hyro!!!