What a year it has been, completely full of blessings. changes. milestones. tears (both his and mine). endless wakeful nights. laughter. smiles. gentle hands. playfulness. frustration. hair-pulling (mostly mine). struggles. endless prayers. little feet. Out of all those things this year has been bursting full of love and joy! Henry has blessed me with something I could never have given myself - the joy of motherhood. He has heard my heartbeat from the inside and felt my tears on his cheeks. The life of a mother is nothing I could have prepared myself for. Reflecting back over the entire year I have seen a growth within myself. There has been a growth of strength, perseverance and spirit. Watching that tiny body grow month to month gaining strength and awareness has been such an amazing experience. I haven't been able to truly understand God's unconditional love that He has for his children until I held Henry in my arms for the first time, wiping away his tears, kissing his soft cheeks, and rocking him in my arms night after night. God has truly shown his light and love on me by blessing me with this sweet little child to hold and cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you Henry for such a wonderful first year! I love you precious boy!
Birthday party pictures....a forest woodland theme!
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why not double the joy? Henry needs a sister (or brother)
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