Every man's life is a fairy-tale written by God's fingers. -Hans Christian Andersen
For some time now, I have considered writing to our future child(ren)-the child that I HAVE to believe God is masterfully and beautifully preparing for us. Whether our family be made of all biological children, all adopted children, or a combination of both, we will love them and cherish their very existence in this world. I cannot escape this feeling...the feeling that I was brought into this world to be a mother-to love someone else more than life itself and to raise that someone to be the child of God that they are meant to be. I want nothing more in life than to be a mother and I pray that God gives me the opportunity to live out this blessing in my lifetime. Although I am sure that I will falter from time to time, I feel like I will gain a confidence in life that I've never known-an assurance of some sort that I am doing good...doing what I am truly meant to do.
So, I write to you, my future child(ren) so that you may know the journey we are taking to get to this precious time in our life. I may not always do things "perfect" or have all the answers, but I promise to be the best mommy I can be...the mommy you are so completely deserving of! I promise to work hard-to learn all the things I don't know how to do and perfect the things I do. I promise to give you all the things in life that you need (& even those things that you don't). I promise to love you with ALL my heart, the way I already completely and utterly do!
Until then precious babies, I will do whatever it takes to bring you home!
Love Always!
~I have to give credit where credit is due-I got this idea from my dear friend Heather who wrote sweet notes to her precious Sophie all through her pregnancy. Your writing is beautiful and I have loved sharing in this expression of your love for her throughout this journey. Thank you for encouraging me to do this!
3 comments:
Jaime ~ Steal away. I have not regretted for a moment writing to our precious Sophie even before she was born. My main goal in this incredible journey of motherhood is to make sure that she knows how very much she is loved ~ that I would give my life for her without hesitation. And should anything ever happen and God calls me home, she will have the words of her mother to remind her she was always wanted and always loved! Your child(ren) will cherish your words more than anything ~ the same way I hope Sophie cherishes my words when she is old enough to understand them. Love you girl and can't wait to share your journey with you ~ the time is coming!!!
I have tears in my eyes. You are a beautiful person inside and out. Any person that has met you for even a second can see what a wonderful mother you already are...to your future babies. Because of this journey you are on I believe that it makes you a better mother. I know that preterm labor is not the same as what you are going through but trust me I hug my little man a little tigher every night knowing that if it weren't for my maternal instincts...he may not be here today. I am sending you baby dust',',','. Oh and eat some olives and pinapples...I hear it is good for making babies!!!
Thanks girls for ALL of the encouragement! You are both awesome moms and your kiddos are lucky to have you...I'm already taking notes. Send on the baby dust...I'll take ALL I can get! ;-P
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