Dear Shep,

Today is such a special day for me. Don’t ever think for one moment that you weren’t wanted with everything in us. We prayed and prayed that we would be blessed with a baby of our own, and Jesus trusted us with you after 2 years of tears and heartache.

One year ago today I got a phone call. It came at 12:25 and started with my hearing “Mrs. Jones? Do you have a moment to talk?”  The nurse had me instantly in tears when she told me that I was pregnant by 3 weeks and 4 days! I just cried and cried and paced and paced. I will never forget that feeling. At that moment I had never felt so much happiness and joy as I felt our the hallway in Chelsea, Alabama.

And now I’ve met you. I’ve touched you. I’ve seen your beautiful eyes and held you as you’ve slept in my arms. I’ve seen your first smile, heard your first contagious laugh, and experienced a new part of my heart that I never knew existed.

I am so happy you’re here. I’m so happy you came along. I’m so thankful that Jesus gave us you.

Xx Mommy