Joy

It's me again. This time I thought that I might be a bit more serious in my post. So if you are allergic to smelly sticky sappy stuff run now before you get a nose bleed. Miranda doesn't know that I'm posting this.

I was inspired by watching the movie Juno the other night. It got me thinking about how precious life is. I wanted to write my thoughts down about my daughter. Her 2nd birthday is coming up and I'm not ready. I want her to be as little and sweet as she came out. I feel like it was yesterday when we found out we were expecting. I remember when I first felt her move in Miranda's tummy. I was so excited I almost wrecked the vehicle in Greenland. I cry when I think of all the things Madilynn has done and will do.

Lately I've been really busy with school/work/research, but everyday I come home she smiles the biggest smile and I melt. She says "hey" or "hi" and screams "Daddy!" She is getting so big. I'm afraid I'm missing so much. Miranda tells me all the cool stories and activities they are doing. I miss napping and watching football in our white T's. I pray she accepts Christ as her savior and follows Him all of her days. I pray she marries a godly husband and remembers the things we teach her.

I remember all the silly stuff I did to entertain her and keep her from crying. It really has brought me to a new level where I don't put myself first. I appreciate how I'm humbled everyday. I remember tricking her into eating carrots by switching to sweet potatoes in between bites. I love tying her shoes and giving her a bath. I know one day it will stop but I'm going to enjoy it for now. She is our baby and I love her. Thank you Miranda for all the sacrifices that you went through and what you endure today. God has truly blessed our lives. We have the best support group.

Grandparents thank you for your patience and wisdom, Friends thank you for your kindness, Family thank you for your generosity

Well enough of this sissy stuff. Go Hogs Go.