What's in a name?

I'm finding myself here, late at night...blogging, knowing nothing, not even really even sure how to put this all together.  I'm doing this to help my daughter, to share her progress with my friends and family, and just hoping that someone else has a child similar to mine and can help me find some answers.

Three years ago God blessed me with a beautiful, healthy baby boy.  Everything was so picture perfect, he met all his milestones...I pictured my next child to be exactly like him, but a female version, of course.  

James at 6 months

June just born

For nine months we called her June.  After all, she was due in June.  When my husband picked the name Iva June (Iva, after his grandmother), we had no idea how God would slowly reveal that the pick was just perfect.  Little June grew very s l o w l y.  We were concerned when she seemed a "little too good", made little eye contact, and thrashed backward into these arching positions only meant for a gymnast.  Months later, we are left with only a diagnosis of "hypotonia", however, we have a little 16 month old who is wonderfully unique and we, along with the doctors are searching for answers, wondering what could be causing a 50% global delay.

Every day God supplies me with just the right amount of grace, the right amount of patience, and continues to fill me with his joy or send a friend when days seem to be difficult.  The name Iva means "God is gracious", and He has been just that.  So many gifts have been given along the way: a mom away from home, a hospital just five minutes away, and a fairly easy three year old.  God knew. I'm looking forward to sharing with you a little more about my precious daughter each week.  I can't promise a fancy layout or snazzy contests, but I can promise honesty.  Thanks for reading.