Happy Birthday John!

Today is John's first birthday. As I sit here and type I find myself reflecting on this whole year with him. Wow...has this little boy rocked every inch, and crevice of my world! He is pure joy and such a gift. His spirit is so sweet and his zest for life and the world around him already at this age makes me view the world in a much different and beautiful way. Being his mom has been the greatest, the most humbling, the most rewarding and the most beautiful thing I have ever done. God has been so good in giving him to us. So honored that we get to be his parents. I cant wait to see the great man I just know he will become. Thank you Lord for such a beautiful reward...ill never understand what I've done to deserve such a precious gift. May I always place his life in your hands. Happy first birthday to my sweet thing!

and...in honor of his 1st birthday wanted to share the poem I wrote for him just months before he was born. It's called...

John's Poem

Sweet lovely child you are.
Little space invader of my womb.
You who were once a prayer and a dream,

Has now infiltrated my everything.

You crept so quietly into this glorious place.
You nestled in and invaded my sacred space.

What a precious secret being of mine.
Tiny expander of my heart and waistline.

A beloved dear joy and treasure you are.

One who is our most brightest star.

Awaiting to gaze at that mysterious face.

And to wrap you up in our loving embrace.

Oh, what beautiful grace has been shown.

By God, to something so perfect and not yet known.

Your already our tiny adored gift from above.
One who has put our hearts into overdrive with love.

So, my sweet heavenly child you are.

My little space invader of my womb.
One who was once a prayer and dream.

That has now infiltrated my everything.

Please don't delay another day.

Come to us soon. This is what I pray.
What a precious secret being of mine.

Beautiful expander of my heart and waistline.

Love always,

Mommy