You're one, my little blueberry. You've surpassed medicine's and our expectations of how well & far you would come. You've developed and grown beautifully. Beyond it. I'm amazed. You amaze me. The way you brave up and stand on your little feet with no help from me and fearlessly take the tumble down shows me that, besides your looks, you've got a lot of daddy in that heart of yours. The way you're shy around unfamiliar faces and cling to me also shows me that I'm in there too. I am so very thankful for the privilege to love you and hear you call me mama. I'm thankful for your sweet smile, the way you put your head on my shoulder, and belly laugh the days away. You bring me so much joy and fill me with more love than I knew I was capable of feeling. You teach me everyday - to stop and enjoy the small things. To get up when I fall, and smile about it. You show me my ugly parts too. My impatience, my selfishness, my not so pleasant attitudes. Though you show me all of those things, most importantly you point me to our Heavenly Father. You point me to his death and sacrifice. His unfailing love. You remind me that all of the good I do is by His grace and that where I fall short He does not. I'm so incredibly thankful for you. When I think about you - everything you've been through, I cry. It never fails. Little girl, you are so small and yet you move me to tears. With every stride you take I rejoice. God has been so good. So many people have prayed for you and you are living proof that those prayers have been mercifully answered. You keep leaping. Take jumps. And I'll catch you if you start to fall. Mama loves you, sweet girl. Happy first birthday!
Love,
Mama
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