Baby O'Driscoll

 

Dear Baby, 

This is a picture taken of you on July 2nd 2011. Technically you are not on record, you haven't been born yet, to the world you don't exist. The exact opposite is true for me and your daddy. You are an amazing combination of both of us. You've brought more smiles to us these past months than I think we've had our whole lives. I have loved you longer than you can imagine. I've wanted you in my life before it even began. We didn't know at the time but your life began shortly after we got a Valentine's package from your Grandma and Grandpa Golding. The day I found out about you was the happiest day of my life. I sang louder than ever before, I danced around, I smiled at everyone, and I dreamed of the time I would finally meet you! Every kick, every stretch, every hiccup reminds me of how excited I am to soon hold you in my arms. Thank you for all the joy you have already brought us!!!

 

You are coming to a beautiful world that our Father in heaven has given to us. You have been blessed to come at a time of technology, freedom, and endless opportunity. Unfortunately it is also a time of much confusion and sin. I want you to know that you will make a print on this world one way or the other. We all have choices but I promise you that making the right one will make you happy. You've already made a print on my heart and I pray that you will learn to love the gospel as much as we do.  

Everything starts out small... Just like a beautiful flower that starts out as a simple seed. Still I have learned that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass. I wish I could teach you everything, give you everything, and make all your dreams possible but I am not perfect. Nobody in this life is... except one and I want you to know that if I teach you nothing else but the Savior's life, light, and gospel than I have accomplished the greatest goal I can achieve. I also hope you come to learn that through the Savior anything is possible. I love you so much and I will do everything I can within my power for you but Jesus Christ will always be there no matter what! It's hard for even me to understand because I love you so much already, I know I would give anything for you... my love, my knowledge, my life but He loves you more than anyone else in this world. Never forget that!  

 

It gives me the butterflies thinking about the future. There is so much anticipation and joy. What are you going to look like? What will you be like? What will you want to be when you grow up? I am so excited to be a part of all the major events in your life. Like the first time you smile. Or you first step. I can't wait to see you making friends and learning new things. It will be so fun teaching you all about the earth, colors, animals, and answering all those clever questions you might come up with as you are growing up. I want to know all about your dreams and goals and even your doubts and fears. This is going to be an amazing journey that we will take together!  

I know you are so small and have your whole life ahead of you. There is so much energy and potential in you little miracle. Your future has endless possibilities. One thing to look forward to is that special moment in life when you meet the one person you want to spend forever with. Remember to never give up what you want the most for what you want at the moment. There is someone special waiting for you and she deserves the very best. I know it is far down the road but I also know that time goes by so fast. Cherish every moment. Your daddy taught me that. I love your father so much. He means the world to me and more. I was blessed to meet him when I did. I knew shortly after I met him that families could be together forever and I wanted us to be that family. We got married in the Salt Lake Temple and have had many wonderful blessings since then, including you! It is because of our great love for each other that you are here. Love is so amazing. This is what the Savior taught and lived. This is why He gave His life for you and me. This is what it's all about son!!!

I love you forever little one! 

Love, Mommy