Joy

Photo by Shane Henderson.

Dear Little Awesome Son,

How is your day? Good? We have had lots of joy lately as we think of you coming home soon. It has been so obvious that the Lord is taking care of you. He cares for orphans so much and it becomes more clear to me every day. People in our lives are SO excited for you to join our family too. Your dad and I were recently humbled again by another generous gift. Some dear friends of ours want to pay for our travel to pick you up and bring you home. Isn't that special and so generous? You will meet them one day. They will be so glad to meet you.

And you know what else? My coworkers, Michael's students-moms, our friends and our family want to help provide for you by throwing a few parties! They are really special people. You see, being our first child means that your dad and I need to get some basics. Like a carseat, stroller, diapers, a potty chair... and maybe you'll even get some interactive toys and books. We are going to have a really fun time, okay? I've been thinking of some of the parties we'll have. I wondered if you would like some musical instruments so we can have some friends over for a jam session. Our neighbors gave you some red cowboy boots so we can have a hoedown!

I've also been thinking of ways that we could serve the Lord together. There is a school here with kids around your age, but they are without sight. Maybe we could take our band and perform for them one day! We could also make paintings and take them to nursing homes, because God calls us to look out for the widows too. And we can learn a lot from old people.

I hope you are playing with your buddies today. We will talk soon.

-Your Mama

P.S. We're sending you a care package. Hopefully you will open it and feel a swooping boost of love and joy enter your heart. It is traveling with a nice family towards the end of October.