The Best Gift EVER

Tomorrow I will turn 27 years old, though this hardly seems like the time to celebrate. Today, however, I was given the best birthday gift of all; I got to hold my son. I spent about an hour loving on him and enjoying every second he was in my arms!

I had a long conversation with another mom today who recently had the same experience. Her son was born the day after Ethan and she was able to hold him for the first time yesterday. We talked about how holding your baby is something so many people take for granted on a daily basis and we've spent the past 2 weeks just longing for that time.

I can't explain how I felt when the nurses put him in my arms. Even though he was connected to so many wires and tubes, he seemed absolutely perfect. For that hour, all was right in our totally messed up world. My heart aches for the day that I can walk over to his crib and pick him up whenever I want. For now, I will be thankful for the times that I get a glimpse of what that will be like.

Thank you Lord for my sweet, precious gift.