Happy Birthday, Matthew

Happy birthday,

Matthew David

November 6, 2008

I love you!

I still remember the miracle of you - the sound of your heartbeat, your gentle kicks, the ultrasound pictures as you continued to grow. The day you were born - the feel of your soft skin, the detail of your perfect little lips, your dark hair, cute nose, and tiny precious fingers around mine . . . the incredible joy and peace showered on us that beautiful day by our loving heavenly Father who understood more than anyone else how much we loved you. I loved you long before you were born, the love magnified as a held you in my arms, and continues on until I see you again.

Your life changed mine.

I will carry you . . . all my life.

You are, and will forever be, our Matthew David, beloved gift from God.

Sleep well.

Love,

Mom

Missing Matthew

Matthew, I miss you so much. I am thankful to know you are resting in the arms of Jesus, but oh how I wish you were in my arms. You were and always will be our beloved gift from God. I long for the day I will see your sweet face again and hold you close . . . in God's time. ~Loving you, Mom.