My Dearest, Darlingest Child,
You and I haven't met yet, but my love for you has been growing in my
heart for a long time. I don't know yet the circumstances that are
bringing us together. I don't know what your young life has been filled
with. But I have been praying for you, loving for you, and anxiously
looking forward to the day when you would join our family.
I will give you lots of hugs and kisses. I will sing to you. I will
tickle you. I will read with you. I will laugh with you. I will be
silly with you. We will have lots of fun together, my little one. I
will also be there to listen when you're upset or sad. I will wipe away
your tears and hold you when you cry. But I will also tell you "no." I
will make you do your homework and practice the piano. I will make
sure you eat your veggies. I will teach you how to say please, thank
you, and I'm sorry. Because I love you. I am sure there will be times
that I will make you want to pull your hair out and slam doors. And I'm
sure there will be times when you'll make me want to do the same. But
please do not ever doubt for one second how much I love you.
Your Daddy is one of the best men that I know. He will also give you
lots of hugs and kisses. He will treat you like the precious gift you are.
He will be one of your silliest and best friends. He's not afraid to
get down on the floor and play. He will also teach you should treat others. He loves you so much already. I wish you could see the way
his eyes light up and how he smiles when we talk about you!
Your brother, Jackson, will follow you around, share everything that he has,
and want to be your best friend. As will Izzy, our dog. They will
shower you with the most unconditional love! Please be kind to him. I know he will be kind to you - he already loves you, my sweet child. My siblings are some of my
best friends - I hope you and Jack will have the same kind of
relationship.
There are so many people who love you already. Family and friends.
People who have been praying for you. People who cannot wait to meet
you. It may feel overwhelming, so much love! But, just like me and
your dad and your brother, they want what's best for you and want to love you.
There are so many things I can't wait to teach you, do, and share with you! I'll teach you how to dance like a maniac and sing at the top of your lungs. Together, we'll fingerpaint and count stars. And I'll share ice cream and life lessons with you. Being a child in this world is not easy, especially because the world is becoming more full of distractions every day. I will do my very best to help you navigate what the world throws at you and to be true to the innate goodness in you! I will do my best to five you undivided attention and actively listen to what you share with me. Your happiness and well-being are my priority. We will navigate this world together.
My love, I know that our road will not be full of sunshine
and roses. Life, in general, was not made to be sunshine and roses!
Since you will be joining our family a non-traditional
way, we might have more hurdles to jump over. But we will hold hands and jump together. You
are worth it. I won't give up. Your Daddy won't give up. We will
never stop loving you.
I love you. More than you will ever know. And I cannot wait until the day that we meet!
Until then, you are in my prayers and in my heart, my darling child.
Love,
Your Mommy
