Thinking About You

Dear little one-

I don't know your name, or how you like to sleep, or what your cry sounds like, or what your sweet breath feels like on the neck of the one who holds you.  I don't know what you look like, what captures your interest, or calms your fears.  I don't even know how to say hello to you in your native language.  But those things are not important right now.  What matters most is that you know that you are God's amazing creation.  You are His handiwork, and you are loved.  

You are loved by the God of the universe-who put the sun into the sky, who tells the waves when to crash, and who set each planet in motion.  

You are loved by Jesus, who came to this earth to rescue you.  He knew you would need him before you were even born, and he willingly took your place to give you the gift of eternity with him in a place much better than you are in right now.

And now, you are loved by We Six Yohos, who cannot wait to be seven.  

You are loved by a daddy who can't wait to bring you into our home and love you in order to give you a picture of the even greater love of you heavenly father.  

You are loved by a mommy who already prays for you and eagerly awaits the chance to hold you for the first time, and the 79th time, and the 534th time, and forever.  

You are loved by a Big Sister who is making space in her room for you, and compiling a list of gifts she wants to shower upon you when you arrive.  

You are loved by another Big Sister who hopes to continue to minister to the people in your country long after you are at home with us.  

You are loved by a Big Brother who is ready to play with you, take care of you, and protect you like a Big Brother should.  

And you are loved by a soon-to-be Big Brother who really wants you to be here soon.

We can't wait to meet you.  But until then, we will pray for you.  

We Love You.