Letter to Our Son

Our Sweet Baby Landon,

You are just a few weeks old now and already changing so much every day. Mommy and Daddy are so blessed and thankful that you found your way to our lives. We know that it was always God's plan to place you in our arms. We waited and prayed and cried and wished for you for so long. One day, in just a single phone call, our prayers were answered and we began the rush to prepare for your arrival. You came into our lives six weeks after that life-changing phone call. Everything just fell into place so perfectly for our family.

It's so amazing to just watch you sleep and wonder what you are dreaming. We talk about what you might be when you get older, what your voice will sound like when you start to talk, how tall you will be, will you be funny or athletic or a scholar or artistic or all of those things...it's so fun to imagine what your personality will be like, but please do not grow up too quickly. Daddy and Mommy are enjoying these infant days so much.

We promise to love you forever and more each day. You are the single purpose for everything we do. We promise to work harder than ever to provide everything you deserve and things that you want (though we don't want you to become too spoiled!). We want to teach you everything we can. We will always be there for you when you cry and to catch you when you fall. Remember, you will never be too old to turn to your parents. We hope will be as disciplined, passionate and determined as we are. We hope that you no when to be a leader and to speak up and when to follow and keep quiet. We hope that you will be the kind of friend everyone wants and needs. We hope that you will want to learn everything about issues so that you will form your own opinions. Daddy can't wait to teach you about baseball and to take you hunting and fishing and all of those "boy" things. He calls you his best buddy already. Mommy can't wait to read with you (and not to you), to have you help her bake yummy treats and cheer for you when you are playing baseball. You are Mommy's precious little boy.

Our hearts melt when you greet us each the morning with your sweet smile and when you fall asleep in our arms and when you laugh at the sound of your laugh and when you are just being your sweet self. You already have so much personality. You are the most amazing person we know! We have so many hopes and dreams and wishes for you, but in the end, all we want is for you to be happy, to know how loved you are, and to believe in the miracle of our family that God gave us.

Mommy found this passage when we were anxiously awaiting your arrival. There are several translations, all of which are perfect for us, but this the first translation she found (the New International Version):

"I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him."
- 1 Samuel 1:27

We love you more than you will ever know,

Mommy and Daddy