Dear Lincoln,
Today is your birthday and you would be eight years old. The moment I heard your heartbeat, I felt so close to you and had a bond I cannot even describe to the tiny baby I was caring for. You were entrusted to me from our Heavenly Father and I felt so blessed to be able to bring a new life into this world. My heart will be forever changed because you are mine.
I am so lucky now to have Dallin, Halley, Regan, and Kennedy. Little things they do remind me of you at times and the sweet, happy personality you showed us. You were such a sweet big brother to Dallin and loved to give him kisses on his forehead. Each time you did, you would bounce up and smile huge with your nose all wrinkled up! I also know you prepared each of your sisters in Heaven before they joined our family on Earth. I am so grateful for that knowledge. I am sure you were sad to say goodbye to each of them, but I think you stayed close each time we had a new one in our home.
I can't imagine how you would look as an eight year old. You would be old enough to be baptized this year, and I can't believe it! I can only think of a favorite memory I have of you when you would chase me with your arms stretched behind you. I think you thought you could run faster like this. I know you are so blessed to be safe with the Savior, but I want so badly to have you here with me at the same time. I miss you more than I can even describe.
Dad and I will be taking your brother and sisters to get balloons for you later and I hope you will smile down on us as we celebrate your birthday. I will make a cake for them to blow candles out for you. They love this, and I think it makes them feel closer to you in a small, simple way. I am thankful for that. I hope we feel close to you this special day. I will be looking forward to the future day when Dad and I will be able to raise you during the millennium and I hope to live worthy of this great privilege.
Love always and forever,
Mom
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