A Parent's Wish

Sweet Baby,
Mommy and Daddy have been praying for you far longer than we have known you. Before you came to being, God knew your name. He knew your face. He knew everything about you. He knew your journey including when you would be sent to us. For almost 14 months we prayed for you. We laughed, we cried. It was a journey far more difficult than we had expected but could not have been more thankful. We were unsure if we would have you, but remained faithful. So many prayers were sent out for you. More than you can ever know. And after all this time, I could not think of more perfect timing that God has blessed us with you. This pregnancy has been filled with so many beautiful things. From seeing your sweet face and hearing your heartbeat at 6 weeks and then again a few weeks later. It was amazing to see how much you had grown and how quickly. You were strong from the very beginning. My prayer continued prayer is that God would wrap His arms around you and keep you safe and healthy. I have loved seeing your daddy's love for you. He sings to you daily and can't wait to feel your sweet kicks. Mommy has loved feeling you each day and knows you are safe and exactly where you need to be. In just few days, we will know your name. We too will see your sweet face and hear your heartbeat. Today in church we read Psalm 84 1:12 Oh Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!

Sweet baby,
My dreams for you are that you will grow up to know Him and trust him. You will walk with Him all of your days. You will have a compassionate heart and have love for others. You will be a leader for Christ, but know when to be humble and listen. You will speak kind words and encourage and support those around you. You will be cultured and love the heart of others. Know that people are different but love what's on the inside. You will make a difference each day whether big or small. You will work hard and be thankful for your blessings. You will make mistakes but learn and grow from them. You will cherish what you have and who you have around you but not mistake these blessings as expectations. Things are to be earned and valued. Sweet baby, I pray you will love yourself and hold family to be upmost important. Just remember that your mommy and daddy love you more than words and are thankful for each blessing that God has given. So please kick away. Dream, hiccup, and grow. We can't wait to see your beautiful face in October! We love you!

                                                                                                Love, Mommy and Daddy