Hi Little Man,
O what a special day, October 10, 2011, when we learned of you (you were the size of an olive!). From that moment since, I’ve been in love! Sounds just a little bit silly doesn’t it? I know, I know…but it’s true! Your dad and mom called, sharing the good news and my heart leapt with joy. Aunt Shelly and I did a happy dance right there in the kitchen!
Pop was out picking up a pizza but I couldn’t wait to tell him so I grabbed my phone to call him right away. He didn’t believe me at first but Aunt Shelly quickly convinced him it was no joke…you would be arriving in late May or early June of 2012. Little man, we have been celebrating you ever since!
After that call, I went straightaway to our bedroom, bent down before the Lord and thanked Him again and again for expanding our family with you. I thanked God for the perfect way He would knit you inside your mama’s belly. I thank Him for all the ways in which you will be a world changer. I thanked Him for the friendship you would have with Him one day and on and on we talked about you that night! God and I have talked many times about you since little man. O the future ahead for you!
When I think about my son (your daddy) having a son I start to tear up. I remember the day he was born like it was yesterday. How could I ever forget the blessing of my Jason Michael? He was a gift then and continues to be so. I smile just saying his name. Little man, listen to him. He’s an honest and loving man. He’ll take great care and thought in raising you. He’ll teach you in the way you should go, paying special attention to your gifts, talents and strengths and nurturing them. He’ll show you how to be a light in a dark world. Trust him to always be for you…cause he is.
And little man, I’ve only known your mama for a few years but it didn’t take very long to discover the treasure that she is. Let me tell you some of what you can expect from her. She will call out greatness in you. She’ll believe in you all the days of your life. She’ll declare the goodness of God over you and will guard and defend you when the world is unjust. No matter how big you get, she’ll wrap you in her arms and pour out all her love on you. Yes, she’ll teach you how to love, how to serve others and how to choose wisely even when you don’t want to. Don’t forget it, she’s hand picked by God to be your mom and she’s a gift to you. You see, little man, your mama is not just carrying you for 9 months. She will carry you for life.
Pop and I, well…we can’t wait to teach you some of what we know too. We’ve learned so many things about life the hard way and we hope to help you avoid some of our pitfalls and mistakes. We like to laugh big, play lots of loud music and we enjoy great conversation over ice cream and chocolate cake now and then. We’re far from perfect people but we know how to love and we can’t wait to love on you!
Your arrival day is so very close and I’ve got my dancing shoes on for another happy dance!
Much love little one,
Sweet T