Dear Baby of the Family

Dear Baby of the Family:

You began as a thought, a dream, a wonder.

We prayed for you.

We cried over you.

And then you turned into a want, a need, a desire.

So we prayed for you.

And we cried over you.

And then you came into our lives and we were immediately filled with so much joy.

We were grateful for every week as you grew and grew.

Rest assured that you are healthy, growing, and perfectly ours.

Now you are almost here. And we are filled with so many emotions.

We don’t yet know who you are, but let me fill you in a little…

You are being born into this world with a big sister.

How lucky you are for this big sister.

She is protective, nurturing, smart and sweet.

You are being born into this world with a big brother.

How lucky you are for this big brother.

He is caring, inquisitive, gentle and strong.

You are being born into this world with two parents who will love you unconditionally.

Who will care for you. Who will watch over you. Who will guide you. Who will provide for you.

You have grandparents, and aunts, and uncles and friends.

You lucky babe, you.

You have already given us so much, and you are not even here yet.

Because somehow, little baby, without even knowing it, you have brought our family even closer.

You have completed us.

You are our little baby of the family.

And as long as we are living, our baby you’ll be.

So whenever you are ready, so are we!

Photo by Glimpse Photography