Monday, January 25, 2010

Happy Birthday Wil


Wil always makes silly faces when we grab the camera!
































On January 26th, 1993, Wilson Lee Thompson entered the world 2 months early. He was not ready to arrive, however my body could no longer cope with pregnancy. I experienced extreme blood pressure and other health problems. On the morning of the 26th, I began experiencing seizures. I was stabilized and taken to surgery for an emergency C-Section.

Wil weighed 5 pounds, but his organs were not fully developed. "Little Wil" grew slowly. He encountered a few obstacles, but GOD was faithful to see him through each of them.

Wil is my youngest child. He is an awesome young man with a tender heart. I am blessed to call him, son! Today, I thank GOD for bringing him into my life and growing him into the young man HE created him to be.

I love you, Wil. I am "very" proud of the person you are becoming! Happy 17th Birthday!

Hugs and love,

Mom
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52 comments:

  1. EdieJanuary 25, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    Aw how sweet. Happy Birthday Wil!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 25, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY WIL!! HOPE YOU HAVE A HUNDRED MORE!!

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  3. Mary MossJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Yes, he is a wonderful young man! You have very right to be proud of him:-)

    Happy Birthday Wil!

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  4. He & Me + 3January 25, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    What a sweet young man. Happy Birthday Wil!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    Happy Birthday Wil

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  6. A Mother AlwaysJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    God Bless you Wil, Happy happy Birthday

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    Happy Birthday to your son...and many more...

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  8. ShadowJanuary 26, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    happy birthday wil!!!!!

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  9. homeschool101January 26, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    Awe, How sweet. My son and your son will celebrate their birthday together. Happy birthday to you son, may God bless him richly on this day and may he have a wonderful birthday! Hope all is going well for you. Keeping you in my prayers!

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  10. Crown of BeautyJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    Wil must really be special to you, considering the circumstances of his birth!

    How wonderful to have a son with a beautiful birthday story.

    Thanks for sharing. Lovely post!

    Happy birthday to Wil!

    Love
    Lidj

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  11. AlleluiabelleJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    Dearest Andrea,

    You are very blessed to have such a precious son who came into the world a little earlier than planned. What a celebration for all of you! Happy Birthday Wil!

    I love your new blog makeover Andrea and you know I love you too!

    Big Hugs,
    Alleluiabelle

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  12. DeniseJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    Happy Birthday precious Wil.

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  13. GodsOwn/BerniceJanuary 26, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    Congrat's with your son's birthday.
    Happy birthday Will!

    Have an great weekbernice

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  14. Formerly known as FrauJanuary 26, 2010 at 3:12 AM

    Happy Birthday Wil! Hope he has a wonderful day!

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  15. NicoleJanuary 26, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    Happy Birthday Wil!!!! I still love to make funny faces at the camera and I am 37 years old! Keep it up, life is too short to be so serious. Every now and then take a few serious ones, that's can be fun too!!!

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  16. PetJanuary 26, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    Happy Birthday Wil!

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  17. Anonymous :)January 26, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    He's quite a handsome man - and a lovely message.

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  18. Just Be RealJanuary 26, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    What a handsome boy. Happy Birthday!

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  19. Terri TiffanyJanuary 26, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Happy Birthday to you sweet looking son!! ENJOY!!!!

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  20. RuthJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Happy birthday to your precious son, Wil. He looks so sweet and friendly.
    (((hugs)))
    Ruth

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  21. Beth E.January 26, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    What a handsome young man! Hope he had a great birthday.

    Our oldest son celebrated his birthday last week...I wrote a post about him, too! :-)

    Blessings,
    Beth

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  22. Mary EllenJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Happy Birthday Wil!

    Mary Ellen

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  23. RCUBEsJanuary 26, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Everything happens in His perfect time. And what a beautiful, early gift He gave to you sister! Happy birthday Wil and may God bless you richly, protect you and give you discernment. Blessings sister.

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  24. http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/January 26, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY WIL!!! I think I'm a day late, but I hope this coming year is your very best one yet!

    Blessings!

    Sonja

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  25. JoJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Isn't he handsome! What a wonderful, loving person you are and I know your son loves you and is also grateful to have been born into your life and this world.

    Always nice to come by and visit you!

    Peace and serenity,
    ~Jo

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  26. NancyJanuary 26, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Happy Birthday to your son Wil.

    I believe you said you just enjoyed your one year anniversary of blogging. If so, congratulations. You have reason to be proud of many things.

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  27. UnknownJanuary 26, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Happy Birthday Wil!! :)

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  28. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 26, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Birthday blessings to you both! Sweet tribute to a darling young man!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  29. DebbieJanuary 26, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    What an awesome story!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your son. ENJOY! Debbie

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  30. AliciaJanuary 26, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    This was such a touching and sweet post. Happy birthday to will!

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  31. Deborah AnnJanuary 26, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    H.B. Wil! You are a handsome young man, and blessed with a beautiful mom.

    Andrea, make sure you stop in for my birthday giveaway...

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  32. christy roseJanuary 26, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    How sweet! Happy Birthday Wil!

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  33. Nikki (Sarah)January 26, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    I love how proud you are of being Will's mom and by the looks of him....you have every reason to be. Happy Birthday Will!!!!!

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  34. GaiaJanuary 26, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Oops Happy Belated Birthday Will.
    Prayers and blessings to you Andrea and your beautiful son.

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  35. Debby@Just BreatheJanuary 26, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Happy Birthday Wil.

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  36. CathyJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Aww sweet post mama. Happy Birthday Wil!

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  37. UnknownJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Happy birthday to your sweet son!!! He is a cutie!!!

    BTW, I LOVE your new blog design!!! The header is gorgeous!!!

    -Alisa Hope

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Let's hope he's a better 17 year old than I was! :)

    And tell him Happy Birthday!

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  39. Grandma Yellow HairJanuary 27, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    So glad I stopped by today so I could wish Wil a very Happy Birthday. This post is so sweet and glad you shared it with us. You have every right to be proud of this handsome young man
    Maggie

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  40. Michelle DeRushaJanuary 27, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    You've done well, Mom! Happy birthday to your precious, resilient son!

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  41. Jenny @ flutterbyechroniclesJanuary 27, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    aww what a sweet post.

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  42. Wylie @ Shout A Joyful Noise!January 27, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    You are blessed!!! Happy birthday to your sweet Wil! God is so good!!!
    Wylie

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  43. BarbaraJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Pray this birthday was blessed...my goodness 18 is just around the corner!

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  44. Aine WillisJanuary 28, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Wil is beautiful! Families touched by this type of story have such amazing faith. Thank you for sharing this part of your life. God Bless!

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  45. JackieJanuary 28, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Oh look what the Lord has done!

    Andrea, that's what came to my mind as I read this precious post about Wil! I know your heart overflows with thanks to our Lord for such a blessing!!

    Hugs and Sweet Blessings!
    Jackie

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  46. casiphiaJanuary 28, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    Just want to let you know, my daugher was born 2 months early and she just turned 17 herself. Her birthday was 12/15/93. She weighed only 3lbs 8oz. Get this my son was born 12/16/92. Anyways she's amazing no other problems and she acts like a normal teenage girl. Bless you...Robin (casiphia)

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  47. KristinJanuary 28, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    Happy birthday to Wil!

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  48. Sharlyn GuthrieJanuary 29, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Happy birthday to your son. What a nice tribute to him!

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  49. RebeccaJanuary 30, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Belated happy birthday to Will - and God's blessings to you, a godly mother.

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  50. LoraJanuary 31, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    Blessings to you on your birthday Will!

    Our oldest teen was born in 1993 - what a wonderful year!

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  51. Anita C. McCantsFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    A belated Happy Birthday wish
    to Wil. Blessings and good health
    to you both.

    Thanks for sharing that touching
    story, Andrea.

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  52. JenniferFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    Happy Birthday to your son! I took a break from blogging for a brief time and am sorry to find that I missed this special day for you.

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