Moments

I suddenly had the hiccups recently and was reminded that Joseph had the hiccups almost every day as a new baby. And I panicked because I had almost forgotten! Joseph doesn't have the hiccups often now, so I hadn't thought of them in awhile. I wondered, "What else have I already forgotten?" I'm reminded that life is made up of tiny moments. Some moments feel insignificant or pass without thought (like the hiccups of a newborn), but others are frozen in time by their impact or wonderment (like bringing Joseph home). So I'd like to share some of our "moments" with Joseph.

These are a few that I recorded when Joseph was only a few weeks old...

-Singing "Jesus Loves Me" ... My parents had often shared with me that my Dad wanted to be the first one to tell my sister and me that Jesus loved us, so he sang "Jesus Loves Me" to each of us soon after we were born. I remembered this and sang to Joseph before we even left the delivery room.

-When he was only a few weeks old, I broke down crying because he is going to change and grow so fast. I am constantly reminded how fleeting these precious days are.

-I thanked God for Joseph's ribs. I was holding him one day and felt his rib; I was struck that his small body holds all of the same organs and bones that mine does. God's handiwork is SO amazing.

-I loved the newborn "curl." As a newborn, Joseph would often curl up on my chest and sleep. I now understand the sentiment that children are our hearts on the outside of our bodies!

-The first time I was holding Joseph and Adam hugged the two of us together. I am so blessed by our little family and thankful for my husband! Watching him become a dad has been a gift.

-Adam told me he was proud of me, both after Joseph's birth and after we brought Joseph home. Adam tells me often that he loves me and he tells me things that I've done well, but the pride he shared with me around our son's birth and the beginning of our parenthood journey are written on my heart in a special way.

-It hit me one day that Joseph might be the most tangible answer to prayer that I've ever received. Many people prayed for us that we would have a child, so sharing Joseph with them has also been very special to me.

Little Love, you are changing every day and the moments are fleeting. You bring so much joy to us. I pray that you always know how loved you are, by Jesus first, we as your parents second, and all your friends and family. You are a gift!