365 days...
52 weeks...
A year seemed to creep by until I became a mother. A year seemed to last an eternity. A year has never meant so much to me until now. Time is certainly put into perspective when you bring a child into the world. They change so much in 1 short year. They come into this world so tiny and fragile depending on you for everything. They lay in their crib so innocent and sweet and you pray over them each night that God will keep them safe. You pray that he will give you the tools and the instinct to know what is best for them. But mainly you whisper prayers of ... "Thanks!" Thanks for choosing me! Thank you for allowing me to understand unconditional love.
Thank you Lord for...
* Thomas's smile each time I get him out of his crib in the morning..
*his sqeal when he is filled with excitement....
*the way he reaches his arms up for me while saying, "mamama"...
*the times he reaches up and looks at me with those big used to be blue...now kinda hazel eyes......
*the sweet sounds that come out of his perfectly formed lips
*the way he rests his hand on his paci in his mouth with his thumb and pointer finger....
*his tenacity to go after what he wants...
*his sweet spirit..
*his slobbery kisses..
*his fat little hand as it pats my leg or back
*his excitement as Brian pulls in the driveway
*his way of making everyone around him...HAPPY!
Thomas has brought unexplainable joy to our lives and continues to make our days more meaningful. He has taught me the true meaning of God's ultimate sacrifice. He has taught me more in one year that I have learned in my lifetime. He has changed our world and made it complete. Thomas is a blessing that we are most grateful for and although at times overwhelming we wouldn't trade it for anything. This year has taught me to embrace each moment and appreciate each stage for they are gone to fast. I have learned that life is a vapor. Thank you Heavenly Father for the life of my son and allowing us to hold on to him for the time.
Tomorrow we celebrate big time, but today... I just stared at you and gave thanksgiving. With a lump in my throat, "Happy 1st Birthday Thomas!".
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