Make your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes. Psalm 119:135







Sunday, August 14, 2011

5 Years

This post is being dedicated to my 5 year old son, Sam.  His birthday was actually on Wednesday but because we started back to school and had his party yesterday, I am a little behind on getting this written to him. 

Dearest Sam,

Where has the time gone?!  It seems like just yesterday I was announcing that you would be making an appearance into this world and today we are celebrating your 5th birthday.  When we found out we were having a boy, my heart leaped for joy.  As you grew in my tummy, I loved you more and more with each and every kick. 

I will never forget the day that Granna and I went to the doctor just before you were born.  He told me that you would be making your grand appearance the next day.  BOY, was I excited and scared to death all at the same time.  Your Granna and I rushed home to make sure we had everything just perfect.  I went to bed early and tried so hard to sleep but all I could think about was that "tomorrow, I will be a Mommy!".  We got up early and your daddy drove me to the hospital.  I don't think either of us spoke a word. 

When the time came for you to be born, I got into a wheelchair.  As I sat down in that chair, I was flooded with emotions like never before.  I had no idea what was about to happen to me.  You made your special arrival at 7:32 that morning and my life instantly changed.  I never knew I could love someone so much.  I can remember the first time I held you in my arms.  You looked me in the eyes right there in that recovery room and we instantly bonded.  As your Granna says, "You have been my breath right from the beginning".

Now you are 5 years old.  You are the sweetest child, with such a big heart.  You are very quick to ask me if you can help me.  Every day you tell me and I quote, "You are the best mommy every!" and I never get tired of hearing that. You are so very smart and extremely witty.  I never know what you are going to say, which keeps me on my toes for sure.  You are, in one word, PERFECT, and I thank God for giving me the great honor of being YOUR Mommy!

Sam, thank you for being such an awesome little boy and thank you for making this Mommy's heart melt every day. 

I love you my first born Son!!

Mommy