Boog, it has been 2 ½ years since I have held you and hugged you. Oh, to be able to snuggle with you, my mini-me, and whisper “I love you more than….” I miss you. I miss your overpowering smile that would light up the room, your “David Beckham hair,” your dimples, your creativeness, imagination, your love for music, and your tender heart. I miss our butterfly kisses. Not a day goes by that I don’t shed a tear for you. Your pain. My dear sweet son:
“I’ll love you forever,
I’ll like you for always,
as long as I’m living
my baby you’ll be.”
It is because of you, and in honor of you that I have more than one little sweet-heart this Valentine’s Day. Life without you has made me learn and live out Proverbs 3:5; “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” As well as, 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, “…pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks...”
Baby Girl, You were in my home only 2 days….I tried to have them let you stay. It was necessary for you to move closer to your ‘home county’…but I now pray for you every day. I know you are growing and I hope you are safe, happy, and healthy. My wish for you this Valentine’s Day is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” God knows the plans He has for you. May you learn to turn your ear and heart toward Him so that you may follow Him and be blessed.
Iron Man, Wow, you have come a long way. You were so stoic when you moved in. And only wanted “lovin’s” if it was on your terms and in the form of tickling. Now you ask for your hugs and kisses each night if you think I might have “forgot.” I love the personality you are developing. You are the best 9-year-old I know. You are athletic and fun. You have a smile that causes your eyes to disappear. You love to play games and I know once you really get the hang of it and understand why your siblings follow everything you do, you are going to be a wonderful big brother because, for the most part, you already are! I love to watch you play basketball you have learned so much about it already. The verse I have been praying for you in Psalm 31. I pray that you will learn to take refuge in the Lord as He is your rock and fortress. Trust in Him and learn to love the Lord with all your heart. I love you.
Little Bit, My dear sweet 7-year-old ball of energy. Sometimes I think that you could be the energizer bunny! I am so excited to see how, you too, have grown and blossomed into a sweet boy since you have moved in. You went from such an angry, scared, and withdrawn little boy to the bubbling, chirping, happy-go-lucky, energy filled intelligent first-grader you are today. You love to read and I love to watch you figure out the words like a puzzle set before you. You have wonderful expressions of joy and have learned that life has many emotions. You are a snuggle-bug and are slowing learning to take risks. You remind me of a little boy named David. He faced his fear knowing that the Lord was with him and defeated Goliath. My prayer for you is that you will learn to trust in the Lord and know that you are safe for “the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.” (1 Samuel 17:47) I love you.
Lil’ Miss, My, Oh, My…what can I say. Never in my life did I imagine that God would give me a girl just like me to parent! You have only been with us a short time but it has been a blessing. You are lovable and sweet and are a wonderful helper. You have a laugh that is contagious; you are learning and growing each day. I think you are coming to love school. You are strong-willed and very spirited. I know that in the short time you have lived with me, this was a needed survival skill you have used immensely the first 4 years of your life. I pray that as I get to know you more and more, I will get to see you grow and bloom. I want to be an example for you and teach you what it truly means to be a Proverbs 31 woman. My dear sweet child you need to know you have “worth far more than rubies” (Proverbs 31:10). I love you.
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