Happy Birthday John Whitten

A year ago today, at 1:32 pm, Shaun and I saw first hand one of God's most beautiful doings...our son was born. This last year has been amazing watching John Whitten grow up and reach all of the different milestones. I honestly believe that there is nothing more bittersweet than watching your children grow up. But at the same time I can honestly say that I don't feel like I missed a moment of it. I have appreciated every second with John Whitten. I have rocked him for hours at a time. I have read to him every book in our house.  I have ignored the laundry and dirty dishes, and instead cuddled my son while he slept in the afternoons. I have laid in bed with him at night and memorized every single delicate feature on his beautiful face. Shaun and I have prayed over him, cried over him and grown closer together because of him. We are SO in love with our son and are amazed everyday at what an amazing gift God has given us in him. 

My dear John Whitten,

So much has changed since the first time I held you,

just look at you now.

You are all smiles, all of the time.

You truly are God's workmanship, and I cannot wait to see what good works He has prepared for you to do. John Whitten, mine and your Daddy's biggest prayer for you is that you will always seek God's will for your beautiful life. 

We love you more than you will ever know!

Love, Mommy and Daddy

For we are God's workmanship, created by Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:10