In 365 Days . . .
-I met someone who was a missing part of our family.
- I have survived on very little sleep.
-I have changed THOUSANDS of diapers
- I have seen our laundry double (maybe triple)!
-I have spent countless hours playing on the floor.
-I have learned how to be unselfish - that someone else's needs matter more than my own.
-I have earned a new name - Mommy!
-I have seen just a GLIMPSE of the love that God has for his children!
These 365 days have been the most joyous and challenging days of my life. I will never forget seeing that face and hearing her cry for the first time. When I was little, I loved baby dolls and dreamed of one day being a mommy. Some days I feel like my heart could burst because of the love I have for my sweet Lucy. I thank God everyday for the gift of her life and I pray this over her:
Lucy Grace,
May I always strive to be your mommy, not your friend. May I always try to show you Jesus in the way that I live. May I teach you manners and to respect everyone. May I always tell you that your beautiful - but that beauty isn't focused outward but inward. May I have patience - even on the hard days. May I cherish each and every day with you, because each day is a gift.
