As I type this I really can't believe that God thought I was worthy enough to be the parent of such amazing children. Jiles has such a tender heart and loving spirit. And Lennon was sent special delivery just for our family. As this is my "Labor" story for Lennon. This is what I have been waiting to write for so long.
Dear Lennon,
My heart is so full right now waiting for you to come home. My cup truly does runneth over. In a couple of hours you will be boarding a plane with your escort to bring you home to us. We have prayed for you for so long. You were engraved on my heart for years just like your brother and we will finally be a family of 4 real soon. In less than 24 hours I will be able to kiss your sweet cheeks and hold you tight and tell you over and over how much I love you. You are an answer to our prayers and I feel so honored for you and Jiles to call me Mom.
I do promise you this... I will make mistakes. I will have to say I am sorry to you probably over and over but I do promise to always love you, protect you, keep you safe, and teach you all about our Lord not just by telling but by example as well. I promise to try to be your friend but sometimes and most times I will have to just be your Mother. I will kiss your boo boos and try to make things all better when you are sad. I will listen when you have your heart broke for the first time and tell you no boy is ever going to be good enough for you. BUT.... One day I will get on your nerves (can you believe that) but then one day you will grow up and then realize how smart I really am. :) I did that with my Mother (Nana). I know we will be just as close.
Lennon from the moment I saw your sweet picture I was in love. I am so grateful to your birth mother and we will talk about her and your birth country often. I will keep that alive in you. I know you have lost so much in you short 9 months on Earth but I promise that from now on you are finally HOME. We can't wait to hold you sweet girl. Always remember we love you to the moon and back.
All my love....just one more sleep,
Mom
8 comments:
Rhea-your sweet letter to Lennon brought tears to my eyes! Congrats to you and I am praying for a safe flight HOME for sweet baby Lennon!
Amy
Beautifully written! It gave me goose bumps.
Beautiful......and congrats, friend! Lennon is so loved and almost home!
Precious! TODAY IS THE DAY!! So excited for you! What a wonderful day!!
Oh Rhea, that was beautiful.
Brought tears to my eyes as well!
Today is the day you get your sweet baby girl! And she is sweet!
Congratulations to your family today!!!
I couldn't sleep last night, so excited for your family! I can't believe after all of our time complaining (which seems really silly now) on the phone, the day it has finally come! It has been quite a journey, but soon Lennon will be in your arms! Congratulations and have fun!!!
By now Lennon should be in your arms and I am checking your blog CONSTANTLY hoping for one little glimpse of your sweetie in your arms! I know you have much more important things to do like hold her and snuggle with her and give her kisses on her sweet cheeks...but cannot wait to hear her arrival story!! :)
Oh, I need a post..congrats..so happy for you..Kasey said you're home...yeahhhhhhhh, kj
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