Dear Madelynne:
One year ago you were placed into my arms after enduring
19 hours of labor for you to be brought into our world. Everyone had always
told me that you will never know the bond or connection of loving another human
being until you have a child and honestly, they were right. The minute I was
able to touch your small little fingers and hold your tiny little body close to
mine, I will never forget the tremendous amount of love that radiated between
you and I. This bond was unbreakable. It was our life line. It was meant to be.
This past year has been an amazing journey that I will
not forget. As much as I put off having children, I am so glad that you came
into our life when you did. That was something else everyone always said: there
is no right time to have kids. And they were mostly right. As much as we
thought we had our “plan” all figured out, it wasn’t up to us to begin
with. So your timing was perfect. And we
truly are blessed.
I have loved snuggling with you, holding you close until
you fall asleep on my chest or in my arms, or when we were both too exhausted
to move from the chair. I have loved watching your smiles turn into laughs and
the way in which you explore and discover the world around you with such
curiousity, that it leaves no room for mistakes. I have loved introducing you
to the great outdoors by taking hikes and walks, playing on the beach and in
the yard. I have loved singing songs and reading to you all kinds of things. I
have enjoyed introducing you to the music your dad and I love and music I hope
you one day will love too. I have loved singing In My Life and Better
Together to lull you to sleep on nights when you refused to sleep, and
still sing those to get you to calm down and stop crying in fits of
frustration. I have loved watching you reach milestones: rolling over, smiling,
teething, crawling, pulling yourself up, walking. I have loved seeing your excitement when you
begin to piece together our world, like the way the trees glitter in the
sunshine and wind or the way you laugh when you watch the dogs play together in
the backyard. I have loved watching you be happy, and when you get mad, you get
mad. But your personality is quite colorful and it makes you unique. You can
definitely see your dad in your eyes and often laid back attitude, but I see
myself in you in the way you are stubborn and get flustered, and very dramatic.
You are truly an amazing little girl and your dad and I cannot wait to watch
you continue to grow up.
Everyone said this year would go by fast; to enjoy every
moment. And I have. There isn’t a minute I have not taken time during my
prayers to Thank God for you. I ask Him every night to watch over you and
continue to grow into a smart, independent, good, compassionate, and kind young
lady, who will also be devote to Him. May His angels always be around you and
may He always be a part of your life, even if the world opposes this notion. I
believe in the power of prayer, because God answered mine while He was creating
you. Your dad and I wanted: a beautiful, healthy, happy baby girl. And this
year has proven just how much God’s answer has been reflected in the little
girl you are becoming.
Thank you for this first year and looking forward to many
more to come.
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| 8/15/2011 |
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| 8/15/2012 |
We LOVE you,
Mom and Dad
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