My how fast six years can go....

Then...












And now...





To my baby boy -

My entire life changed with three little words: "It's a boy!"

Out of all the people in the world to choose from, God brought us together. I know He has a special plan for you and I am overwhelmed with gratitude because He gave me the honorable responsibility to be your mother.

I've watched you grow over the past six years and each day you have given me more reason to be proud of you. You are such a good person. You are respectful, understanding, sensitive and so very smart. The way you treat your sisters tells me you will be a good father some day. And the way you treat your mother tells me you will be a good husband some day.

You are truly special. You're laugh is infectious and it brings me much joy. You have such wit. And people who meet you tell me you are an "old soul". I look at you and wonder what amazing thing I must have done in order to have you in my life.

I can't imagine what my life would be like without you. In fact, I don't even remember what my life was like before you. You've taught me how to love in a way I've never loved before. And for that, I owe you more than I can possibly give.

You have inspired me and continue to motivate me in my own life. I have accomplished so much because of you. So I must thank you for that.

I want to show you the world and yet give it to you at the same time.

Yet my biggest fear in life is that I will fail you. Somehow not be able to give you everything you need. Somehow not be the mother you deserve. Somehow not give the support that you require. And that thought of disappointing you is unbearable for me. I love you with everything I have, Josh,...and I pray that that will be enough.

I know that you will be able to accomplish great things if you continue work at it. You have accomplished in six years what some have not done in a lifetime.

I want you to know that when I gave you new life...you gave me one, too.

All my love,

Mom