My Letter To Whitten

To My Beautiful Boy,


In three weeks, or less, we will be kissing you precious face, marveling over your tiny hands and feet, and arguing over who you look like. My heart is so anxious to meet you, to know you, to hold you and to see what God has in store for your sweet little life. Your Daddy and I have prayed for you and your safe delivery long before we even found out we were pregnant. We prayed for a child that we were not sure the Lord would grant us-but how grateful we are that He has specifically created you to be our son and Lillian's little brother.

Whitten, I hope you know that the second we found out we were expecting you your Daddy and I both felt complete. Our family felt complete in that one moment, and then finding out that we were going to be having a son made that feeling even more intense. For months I have dreamt about the little boy you will be. Thought about the man I hope you one day become. And prayed that in every aspect of life that you will seek God's face and His perfect will that He has thoughtfully laid out for you.

Your Daddy is an amazing man, and I know that he is nothing short of the role model that you will need and deserve growing up. He will teach you what it means to be a Godly man, an honest and loving person, and he will ALWAYS be there for you whenever you might need him. Be sure to watch him closely as you grow up Whitten. Listen to him when he prays for you and for our family-it will be those moments that he is teaching you to pray. Take note of how he treats and speaks to me and to your sister. Respect him as the head of our family, and for his willingness to take on the role as the solo provider for our family. It is heavy burden that he bares with grace and pride. Be patient with him when he tries to explain everything to you in away that probably will not make sense until your twenty-five. Do not get mad at him when he doesn't want to get you a dog; he is not a good pet owner. Most importantly take every math homework question straight to him...he is a brilliant man.

Whitten, as you and Lillian grow up please try to value each other and the relationship that you will have. It will take years for both of you to figure it out, but having a brother or sister is an amazing gift and probably one of the best things your Daddy and I will ever give you. Both you and Lillian have a responsibility to one another; a responsibility that will only become more important as you both grow up. Your jobs are to support each other. Encourage one another. Watch out for one another. Respect each other. You should not tear each other down, but try each day to build one another up both emotionally and spiritually. Hold one another accountable for his and her actions. Take the blame for each other every once in a while. Tell secrets to each other. Fight and make up. I promise you, one day Lillian will be there for you in a way that no one else can. She might even set you up on that first date with your wife; that is how your Daddy and I ended up together.

As for me, your very proud Mommy, you and Lillian are my deepest treasures. For as long as I can remember I have wanted nothing more than to be a Mother, and I am forever grateful to you and Lillian for giving me that opportunity. I love you more than you will ever know Whitten and cannot wait to hold you. Please feel free to come whenever you are ready, even if that is a little early (hint, hint)! Thank you for completing our family.

Love,
Mommy