Luck, Fate, Destiny, Chance, Coincidence…...
Here are three instances in which “luck” changed my life:
1. I was adopted as an infant by parents that loved me completely….When I think about how different my life could have been if I had been placed with different people – it just boggles my mind.
2. I met my husband in a Biology class at Texas A&M. At a school of over 40,000 students, what were the odds of either one of us taking that course at the same time? He was a Finance major, and I was an Elementary Education major. He also transferred in from LSU. He could have easily stayed there. I can’t imagine my life without him.
3. We caught a major health problem with my son on an ultrasound performed at 29 weeks. The only reason we did the extra ultrasound was because my mom had missed the first one. Had she turned on her cell phone the morning of the first one, she might have been able to be there. So, we never would have asked for the last one. It ended up being a true miracle. He was delivered immediately so that he could have life saving brain surgery. I’ve thought about it so many times…but the reality of what could have happened still takes my breath away.
I think that it was more than luck. God knew where I belonged: with my parents, with my husband, and with my sweet angel baby. I know that I am one LUCKY GIRL.
(AS YOU CAN SEE, HE'S A VERY HAPPY BOY!)
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you have been very lucky in your life--wow #3 is miracle territory!! What a great post!
Posted by: And Miles To Go.... | August 20, 2007 at 11:56 AM
He is adorable!
Posted by: Antique Mommy | August 20, 2007 at 12:45 PM
The best "what ifs" are the ones you don't really want to know the answers to. Life is good!
Posted by: Texas T-bone | August 20, 2007 at 01:55 PM
To me, luck is an idea of chance happenings. If you believe God orchestrated those special events in your life, it's ok to give Him full credit :) With God, there is no 'luck'
Posted by: Beccagirl | August 20, 2007 at 02:47 PM
What a beautiful post! I have to agree - there is no 'luck' involved here, this is truly God's intervention. Discovering your son's illness is absolutely a miracle! I am so thankful that you shared this with us!
Posted by: Misty Dawn | August 20, 2007 at 03:41 PM
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Hey, I was adopted too!
Posted by: Suzy | August 20, 2007 at 04:44 PM
Yes, you are indeed a lucky girl!
Your son is so precious! That smile is contagious and he will be a heartbreaker in a few years!
Posted by: Skittles | August 20, 2007 at 06:03 PM
I agree - God knows everything before it is clear to us! Your son is just precious! I'm sure he feels like one lucky little boy to have a mom like you!
Posted by: Alison | August 20, 2007 at 07:09 PM
You made me cry! What a wonderful post.
Posted by: Mom Knows Everything | August 20, 2007 at 08:36 PM
What wonderful stories! Al the "if not"'s in life are mind-boggling, aren't they?
Posted by: Stine | August 21, 2007 at 04:15 AM
What a great list! Your son is adorable, and knowing the miracle he is, I bet you appreciate him even more - if that's possible.
Posted by: Anna | August 21, 2007 at 08:12 AM
Certainly not luck. God had his hand in that for sure
Posted by: Cariboo Ponderer | August 21, 2007 at 10:09 AM
Luck plays a part in many peoples lives. Good post for this meme. Your son is so cute and I'm glad he's happy :)
Posted by: Mike | August 23, 2007 at 01:10 PM