About this time today, 8 years ago, my life was about to be changed for good. I would learn, in about 16hours or so, what true, unconditional love really means. Our first son was born into this world and I would find out what all the fuss was about - both good and bad - with having a child.
I was clueless and scared. I didn't even like babysitting as a teenager and here I was about to be almost entirely responsible for an entire human being, what was I thinking?! But God knew better, He gave me the perfect husband, who knew how to change a diaper and didn't completely lose his mind when the umbilical cord fell off (unlike mommy who went spastic). The son He gave us is perfect in every way, so easy going and patient and never failed to give a shining smile to cheer up your day.
I truly believe you can look and see the face of God in babies. They love you without condition. You don't have to earn it, you don't have to do any special activity or ceremony. You just have to hold them in your arms, look at their face, and the most radiant, toothless smile will reward you. Your heart swells so much, you feel like it might just burst. Until this day, 8 years ago, I never knew that it was possible to love someone that much. Without you Sean, I would have never known. For 8 years, that seem like just a blink of an eye, you have taught me so much more than I could have thought to have learned in a unimaginable lifetime without you. The name Sean means "Gift from God" and there is no better description of what you mean to me.
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I agree. Even with disagreeable teens I look at them when they are sleeping and wonder where they came from. Who will they be? I love waking up the little ones when they are all warm and sleepy and so happy to see me. Happy Birthday to Sean!!
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