November 8, 2009 Dear Kate,
I can’t believe that you are turning one today. You have been such a blessing to our family. When Daddy and I found out we were pregnant with you, we were so excited; you were a complete surprise to us. Your big sister Maren was only 5 months old and we didn’t think that we would get to have you for another couple of years. But we know that Heavenly Father wanted you to come to our family and our lives have been better ever since.
When I was pregnant with you, I had a feeling that you would be a very special little girl. And you proved that you were such a wonderful, amazing little spirit. I had a bit of a rough pregnancy and was on bed rest for the last several weeks of my pregnancy with you. I remember resting and feeling you move inside me and knowing that you were a miracle. When you were born, the doctors were a bit worried that you might have some kind of infection. The first couple of days they kept you in the nursery and watched you but you were able to come home with us on time. One of the first things I noticed about you were your big blue eyes, lovely skin, and your beautiful, thick hair. Oh, how I envy your hair!
When you were a couple of months old, we began to worry a bit as your eyes weren’t focusing as quickly as Maren’s had. We had a few moments here and there were you would look at us with a big smile. Your smile is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. When you were four months old, you had an MRI and we learned that you were, in fact, the very special girl that we had sensed you were. You are so perfect that Heavenly Father placed you on this Earth in a state that you won’t need to be tested. You are a very lucky girl.
We are so honored to have you in our family. I sometimes get overwhelmed at the sacred and perfect spirit that is inside you. I know that we were dear friends before this life and that we loved each other even then. You are an inspiration to others and you try so hard to do things that are easy for others. You have made us better people and more loving. You have touched the hearts of many others and you inspire us. Quite simply, I am so humbled at the amazing gift it is to be your mother.
I love you, Kate. Happy Birthday, Sweetheart.
Love,
Mommy
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8 comments:
Happy birthday sweet Katers. We love you too and are grateful we get to know you here on Earth and that you are a part of our family.
That was so sweet - brought tears to my eyes. She truly is a beautiful, wonderful, choice little girl - and she's been sent to an amazing family.
Happy Birthday Kate!
I love this idea and will begin this same tradition even though my boys are older. I know Kate wanted to be here, she knew she had a mission and as selfish as this seems...she has helped to heal my heart on some many levels. She is the body I can't touch of Avery and the soul of a perfect being, I desire to be. Kate, you are more special than what is visibly obvious, you have the abiltiy to translate what can't be said in words into my heart by just being you.
Happy Birthday Kate! That is very well written and brought tears to my eyes. She is so beautiful and a special reminder of ALL of our purposes here on Earth. Thanks Kate.
Beautiful.
That was....perfect, beautiful, eloquent! I am blessed toknow you!
What a sweet letter for a very sweet little girl.
this is beautiful Shannan, she's such an amazing baby.
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