Dear Pumpkin,
You are napping and I am sitting here thinking about what a special day today is. Maybe someday in the future you will be looking through mommy’s silly blog, and you will find this note.
A year ago today, God gave us a beautiful gift. Last year on this very day, August 4Th at 1:23pm you were born. And with you came magic that Daddy and I never knew existed. I hope you will never forget how much you were wanted, and how happy you made us- just by being you.
I can tell already that you are a thoughtful, and giving person. And although I don’t know what wonderful and trying times may lay ahead of you in your life- I do know that Daddy and I will always be here for you. We will be ready to remind you how special you are, and that you are “are fearfully and wonderfully made!” And someday very far away from today, when your daddy and I are in heaven- you still won’t be alone. I hope you will always remember that God is inside you, and that even in times of trouble you can seek God out, and he will comfort you. And your Daddy and I will ALWAYS be watching over you, and we will always be proud of you. And don’t forget, that you are named after my mother Patricia. She was a very special person, and she surely watches over you from heaven. There will never be a shortage of guardian angels around you Moll.
You are a beautiful, and shiny faced one year old today Molly! And you are a miracle of love. Thank you for sharing your wide eyed optimism, and your gleeful giggle, and scream with us. You have embroidered our lives with meaning that cannot be expressed in words. Though perhaps one word covers at least part of what you have brought us. Joy.
You baby girl are walking joy. I am so grateful to be your mommy, and I can’t wait to watch you discover all of this beautiful world! You have our hearts forever little one. Don’t ever doubt it. You are FOREVER cherished.
Happy Birthday!
All my Love,
Mommy
About Shannon SchmidShannon traded in her sensible NYC TV producer shoes (they were best for taking the subway), for a pair of Texas Cowboy boots when she married her best friend! He's at fault for making this Yankee a Texan! Shannon writes about all things that make a house a home. Her chief blogging inspiration is being the proud & slightly neurotic mom of a preschool age daughter.
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Awe Shann….that is absolutely beautiful! Found myself having to wipe tears from my cheek as there is no doubt the tremendous amount of love that is involved.
Well done my friend!
And Happy Birthday to Molly….the wee lass who has made my cherished friends lives complete.
Much love…
Mitzi
An absolutely wonderful, well written, heartfelt blog. I had to close my office door so noone would see me tearing up. LOL. Well done, Shannon.
When I was cuddling Molly back to sleep last night in the wee hours of the morning, and she had her little head on my shoulder and arms around my neck, I thought…
"If the world ended tomorrow, that feeling of complete and overwhelming love that washes over me each time I hold her would have made my life complete."
That said, I pray for many more decades with you and our wonderful daughter, so we can enjoy watching her grow into the wonderful young woman I know she'll be someday.
awww Shan that was beautiful:) alittle teary whew! love you guys and happy birthday to your baby girl:) Nikki
There is no greater birthday gift than this letter. Lovely and heartfelt and so beautiful. I'm tearing up, too. Molly sure is a lucky little sweet pea to have a Mommy and Daddy who really know what it is to love. Love you guys 🙂 Happy Birthday little Molly!
What a truly beautiful and precious letter Shannon, I feel very privileged to be able to read it. Molly will see this someday herself and know that from the moment she arrived in this world, there were two wonderful,caring, loving people waiting to take care of her!! I wish you three a lifetime of happiness and joy and send many *big hugs* to this special wee woman on this, her 1st Birthday 🙂 xoxoxoxoxoxo
Oh Shannon, what a blessing she is! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your gorgeous little Molly! May God always keep her close and blessed!
Shannon, what a sweet, heartfelt post. I know Molly will cherish your loving words as she grows older.
And I can't believe it, Molly and I have the same birthday! Happy birthday Miss Molly!