My Sweet Boy...

Elijah,

You are the most beautiful baby. You are such a gift from God. I am so enthralled with you, my son. I look at you and try to study your face. I want to memorize every detail.

I love how you get so excited about meal time - you are teeny tiny but have a healthy appetite! You'll be growing up before I even realize it. It is so fun to see you wide awake after your belly is full - looking around, looking at me and daddy. Do you know how much we love you?

I love all your funny faces. The way you make little "O's" with your mouth when you're getting hungry. The way you crack half a grin, just enough to show a slight dimple on the right side. It makes me laugh every time I see that little scowl - the way you furrow your brow and look around like someone has made you mad. If it's possible, I would say you have already learned that from your daddy.

Elijah, he loves you so much. You are "his boy." That's all he ever wanted and now you're here. You are small enough to fit with your head in the palm of his hand and your body resting on his forearm - but you would much rather be snuggled closely under his chin, resting on his chest. My boys. I love you both so much.

Daddy snuggled in bed with me this morning, too. We laid there in each other's arms, just staring at you. We've waited for you for so long.

I longed for someone I had never met - and now you're here. I ached to feel a baby I would never bear - and now you're in my arms. I loved someone before I knew he existed - and on May 31, 2008, you forever changed my world.

My boy, my sweet baby boy, I love you.

Masterpiece
By Sandi Patti

Before you had a name or opened up your eyes,
Or anyone could recognize your face.
You were being formed so delicate in size
Secluded in God’s safe and hidden place.

With your tiny hands and Little tiny feet
And little eyes that shimmer like a pearl.
He breathed in you a song and to make it all complete
He brought the masterpiece into the world.

You are a masterpiece
A new creation He has formed
And you're as soft and fresh as a snowy winter morn.
And I'm so glad that God has given you to me
Little Lamb of God, you are a masterpiece.

And now you're growing up your life's a miracle
Everytime I look at you I stand in awe
Because I see in you a reflection of me
And you'll always be my little lamb from God

And as your life goes on each day
How I pray that you will see
Just how much your life has meant to me.

And I'm so proud of youWhat else is there to say?
Just be the masterpiece He created you to be.