I was just rocking you to go to sleep for your nap this morning. I held you a little longer than normal because you are going through separation anxiety right now. As I held you, I laid my head back against the chair and started praying for so many things...so many people that are in our life that we love dearly. Then, I looked down, and saw your sweet face. I was overwhelmed with emotion. So perfect. So innocent. I looked at how your eyelashes are so long that they lay against your face. I looked at how your nose is a perfect little button. How your eyebrows would be the envy of many girls. How your ears look. I memorized you for a minute. Then, I started praying for you, my sweetie. I prayed against things that I don't want those sweet ears to ever have to hear. Against things that I don't ever want your eyes to see. I prayed that you would love the Lord with all that you are as you grow. I thanked the Lord for you and for who you are and for the plans that He has for you. I prayed that His Word would always be a light to your sweet little feet as they grow and as you become a man.
Then, I prayed for the truth that your ears will hear. For the miracles that you will see. For the paths that you will walk on. I love you, my Jacob. You melt me. You keep me smiling. You make me laugh. Your cuddles warm my heart. I am so glad that you are a part of this family. You already bring so much to us. I am thankful for you today and always!
Love, Mom
1 Corinthians 2:9
" No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him."
4 comments:
wow. Sherry, this brought tears to my eyes. Such beautiful words.......Enjoy your boys this Thanksgiving! I love you much.
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That was precious! Oh how I love my little man. Reading this made me think of the time when you were pregnant with Jacob and had just heard you were going to have another boy. It's amazing how he has stolen your heart now. Love you!
Sherry, you made me cry! I remember praying for Ashey and Taylor's mates when they were babies. Whenever I was getting them to sleep, I always prayed for their future and especially that God would give them the mate that was right for them. I believe that a Christian mate is the most awesome gift. God answered mine and Tony's prayers with Adam and Amanda. Just know that those prayers you have prayed will be answered. Mine were and have been. Now we are thanking God for baby Turnbull. I start my day everyday with a prayer of Thanksgiving for this baby and that God will grow and develop the baby normally and heathily! I just love reading about the things you little moms are doing and especially your prayers!
So sweet Sherry!
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