It is me... your Momma. Within the
next month you will be joining your Dad and me, changing our lives
forever. I could not be more excited to meet you, but I could also not
be more terrified. I think you and I will be terrified together the
first few days. I can't say exactly how, but I already know you are
going to make me a better person. I can say confidently that, at times, I
will fall short. Please know I will never give up and will always do my
very best to be humble and forgiving. I hope you will do the same for
me. I'm not sure if you will ever have any siblings joining you, but I
can assure you that we will have a lot of fun regardless. You are going
to have a lifetime of experiences to learn from, but there are a few
simple truths I hope you take my word on up front.
God knows you and He loves you. He knows
every hair on your head. We live in a fallen world that urges you to
question everything about yourself, your faith, and so on. God created
you in my womb and He intends for you to fulfill a purpose during your
days on earth. I promise my never ending support in helping you to find
that purpose. Always strive to be who God made you to be. As scared as
it makes your Momma, I know there will be many times when you may feel
pressured to behave a certain way in order to fit into what our world
accepts as cool or right. Know your purpose and hold on to it relentlessly, even
if doing so may make you feel like an outcast. Please remember any time
you are made to feel inadequate that God hears and desires to know
everything that is on your heart or mind. Give it to the Lord, son.
I want you to love and experience everything
beautiful that this life allows. I hope you aren't afraid to try new
things, and to even take some chances. Little secret: that is something
your Mom struggles with. I want to see you live it to the fullest.
Sometimes you may fail... hopefully gloriously and not in a way that
requires more than a few stitches, for my sanity. (Side note: You have
your Dad in you so chances are there will be a few rolled ankles and
decisions that could have been thought out a little bit further. Drives
me crazy, but I absolutely adore him.)
I like to believe that people will treat you with
the same love and respect that you give to them, as a general rule. This
can't always be expected and if someone decides to spit on you with
their hatred, continue to kill them with kindness. Just because someone
else behaves in a way that is wrong or unfair does NOT warrant you to do
the same. Most importantly be quick to forgive them whether they admit
their own wrong doing or not. It is not for you to ensure they face the
wrath you think they deserve. Forgive completely, as you will be. There
will be many times that you too will miss the mark and will be forgiven.
You already have so so so so many people who love
you and always will. Family, true friends and good people are so
important and I hope you surround yourself with those who respect and
love you. Love and respect them back.
We were created for one reason
and that is to glorify God. Jobs will come and they will go. People will do the same. Accomplishments and awards are all too soon forgotten. Live your life
to the fullest and enjoy all that goes with it, but never let these
things get in the way of your purpose.
Even though you have yet to take your first breath, I
am already amazed at how in love with you I am. I pray that with every breath you take you know with
absolute surety how much I love you, William Shawn Morley.
I can't wait to meet you,
Mom
PS:
I should mention, we appreciated you making it so obvious that we had a
little boy joining our family at that 16 week ultrasound, but be warned
that there is a certain level of modesty we will expect you to maintain
when you are here and more aware. Oh... and I totally posted that
picture online. Don't be embarrassed.
