She is kicking really hard right now. I wonder what she's doing in there? Is she comfy? Am I eating all the right things that will help her be healthy? How will July 8th change our family?I have so many questions as this week I'm 27 weeks pregnant. What an amazing gift. God has entrusted us with our soon-to-be 5 year old son and soon a little girl. Quinn will be five this week. I sometimes write letters to our son who can't even read yet. Hopefully, he'll enjoy them when he's older, Just tonight I ran across a letter I wrote and saved for him when he was 2.
January 13, 2007
Dearest Quinn,
It’s late and I’m thinking of you. You woke me up tonight crying in your sleep. Oh, to know what you dream. . . Tonight is the first night I realized your getting older. I laugh when I think of you dressed in your warrior costume running around the house like a brave little man with his sword in hand. Tonight, while I watched you sleep, you looked to be three or four years older, not two years old. Looking at your closed eyes I could imagine what it would be like talking over dinner about your science project that’s due soon. . .Or the camp you want to go to this summer with your friends. . .Or the girlfriend you want to bring home for dinner tomorrow night.
Dearest Quinn,
It’s late and I’m thinking of you. You woke me up tonight crying in your sleep. Oh, to know what you dream. . . Tonight is the first night I realized your getting older. I laugh when I think of you dressed in your warrior costume running around the house like a brave little man with his sword in hand. Tonight, while I watched you sleep, you looked to be three or four years older, not two years old. Looking at your closed eyes I could imagine what it would be like talking over dinner about your science project that’s due soon. . .Or the camp you want to go to this summer with your friends. . .Or the girlfriend you want to bring home for dinner tomorrow night.
Never mind your earlier temper tantrums that had, you hollering because it was time for bed. Nor the kicking and screaming when book time was over. Now you lay near and complacent snuggled up by my side.
Your little hand wrapped around my index finger so perfectly and so sweetly it brought me to tears. I love you so. It humbles me to think that God chose your father and me to be a part of your life and us in yours. I feel completely unworthy. God has big plans for you my Mighty Quinn. I’m so excited to be a part. I love you forever and always. . .unconditionally. Mommy
1 Corinthians 13:4-8“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-8“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”
4 comments:
Amy, thanks so much for sharing the letter you wrote Quinn this morning on WMHK. I found myself crying on the way to work as I listened to the words. What a wonderful idea to put your thoughts into letters for your child to read later. My husband and I have a 2 year old son and I often find myself having the same feelings about not being worthy enough to care for this precious life that God has given us. Thank you so much for your ministry through WMHK. I feel privileged that I am able to listen at home and throughout the day at work to encouraging stories and music.Thanks again for sharing such a special moment in your life and know that you are making a difference! God bless and best wishes for your family as you prepare for your new baby girl!
Amy, I was so moved by your letter this morning & was trying desperately to hear every word while my 5 yr old miracle was showing me how loud he could play his flute. We listen to you & Steve in the morning as we get dressed & it puts us in the best mood. My son often does a "happy" dance as the music plays and you & Steve make us laugh. Thank you for giving us a spiritual start to our weekdays. God bless you & your family.... including the little growing inside you.
Amy,
Hearing you talk about your son's "badge of honor" reminded me of something that happened to my teenage daughter about 10 years ago. She and her younger sister had just started their Thanksgiving break, and my late wife and I were at work. We got a call from my wife's sister saying Candace, our oldest daughter, had fallen in the yard and may have broken her arm. My wife sent me home to check on here, and sure enough, it was broken. I made a sling from a neck tie and took her to the hospital at Shaw, but because it was after duty hours, they had to refer us to the local emergency room at Tuomey Hospital in Sumter.
They triaged her quickly and before long we were back in x-ray, which did show a small greenstick fracture. The Friaday after Thanksgiving, we had to visit the orthopedics clinic, and the doc there decided it would be best to put a cast on my daughter's arm. She was so thrilled she got to choose the color of the cast and chose purple, one of the colors of her favorite school. We had to get her an orange magic marker, so her friends could autograph her cast. The cast had to stay on about 6 weeks, and she was a little upset when it came time to take it off. She wanted to keep it but we said no, as it was a bit stinkey and would fall apart and make a mess.
Since then we have been lucky there have been no other "badges of honor" for either of my daughters.
Thank you for all you do and may God Bless you with two very healthy children.
Yours in Christ
Mark Goldstein
Amy - Such a sweet letter! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing! I miss hanging out at the station with you guys! Hope all is well. ~Amelia
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