12 months, NO way!!!

Nathan,

How in the world are you a one year old today?  It can't be possible.  It feels like just yesterday we were holding our little 7lb 13oz newborn!  This has been an amazing year for ALL of us.  We never knew what we were missing until you came into our world!  Now we can't imagine life without you!   

We have taught you so much but I think you have taught us SO much more.  Your mommy and daddy did not know we could love someone SO much!  We have learned through you that God's timing is ALWAYS perfect.  Even though we wanted a baby in our life so much sooner, God knew that we needed to wait just for you!  We have learned that we don't always see the good in things immediately but to give it time and God will show you!  You are the good that we see in ALL the heartbreaks that we experienced before you were created.  Your name is Nathan and it means "gift from God" only God could give us a gift SO special! 

This past month you have grown up so much.  You hit a little growth spurt this month and even your face looks more mature.  You decided that you no longer want to be a baby you want to be a big boy and big boys use sippy cups! No more bottles because "thats for babies!"  Baby you finally decided to give your crib a try and you love it!  Mommy finally gets to hold you in her arms and rock you at night before bed time.  It such a sweet moment that we get to have everynight.  Mommy rocks you, reads to you and even sings to you before laying you down in the crib!  Your favorite song is "Jesus loves me!"



Some lyrics that make me think of you.....

I was waiting for so long
For a miracle to come
Everyone told me to be strong
Hold on and don't shed a tear

Through the darkness and good times
I knew I'd make it through
And the world thought I had it all
But I was waiting for you
A new day has come
Where it was dark now there's light
Where there was pain now there's joy
Where there was weakness, I found my strength
All in the eyes of a boy

I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love

We pray that you will learn that a life without Jesus is NO life at all no matter if the world tells you otherwise.  We pray that you will stay true to God and to yourself.  We pray that you will keep that quirky little personality (a small version of your daddy's).  Keep smiling, laughing and never stop playing no matter how old you get.  Life is not worth living if you never have fun!  Always follow what God is leading you to do!  We also pray that this next year will not go by so quick!

We love you big boy,
Mommy and Daddy