A Poem to Madelyn

Good Sunday morning!  I woke up with words running through my head that I wanted to jot down, and ended up with this poem in the time span of a few minutes. It's a rough version and I certainly haven't labored over every line, but it came to me as I sat staring at our beautiful daughter this morning sleeping in her crib. Corny, I know - but I mean every single word. I love that girl! 

The night we discovered we were having you,

Our eyes were filled with tears.

We couldn’t believe our wish was coming true,

The one we’d prayed for through the years.

We anxiously began wondering

if you’d be a boy or girl,

And filled our time with long discussions

About how you would soon change our world.

We picked out nursery colors,

Washed your bottles, sheets, and clothes.

We bought boxes of tiny diapers,

How many? Goodness only knows…

 Each night I'd see you in my dreams

And see your sweet, sweet face.

I couldn't wait for us to meet,

My tiny baby filled with God's grace.

 The moment you were placed in my arms,

I felt my role complete.

God has blessed me with being your mother,

There simply is no greater feat.

More beautiful than in my dreams,

Each day I love you more.

I still can't believe it's true - 

That I am yours, and you are mine,

When I stare into those baby blues.

The ride surely isn’t easy,

But it’s worth it, this I know.

My life was changed when you entered this world,

And there’s no other path I would ever want to go.