Dear Erica-
So as I sat down and looked at you as I held you and tears come to my eyes. I thought about how much you were prayed for and how much you were loved. Do you have any idea how much you are loved? Do you know that you were loved before you were even born? I was at school Friday on your birthday waiting and waiting for the phone to ring to announce your safe arrival. I was not happy at all that I could not be there for that moment to see you as soon as possible. I could not get anything done at work. Just waiting. Then the call came that Erica Jean was here and she was perfect. I knew that was going to be your middle name. I sure want to believe that your middle name is solely after me, Laura Jean. (We won't mention that is both or your grandmother's middle names.) I then recieved your first picture and can I say that you were beautiful. Everyone I showed said the samething about you. I would hear comments about some newborns not really being cute kids, but you were beautiful, everyone I showed agreed. I could not wait to see you the next day. Little did I know that even though I got to Nashville at 11:00, I was still able to see you that day. You were already loved, but I was able to hold my little niece, and boy was I a proud aunt. As I sat and looked at you, I remember my thoughts being will you know who I am? Will you really know how much I care for you? Since you are so far away will you know that I want to be there to hold you and see you when you start smiling, that I would love to hold you and hear you cry and find a way to soothe you? Do you know that I would love to see you when you start to sit up? I would love to push you in your stroller and as you get older watch you play and run around outside with you. I am afraid though that I will see you just a few times a year and you won't even know who I am. That I will be that, a total stranger to you. But please Erica, know that you are loved and cared for here in the great state of Texas and how I wish I could see you, love you, hug you, and kiss those sweet little cheeks, and rub that precious blond hair. I pray many things for you. I pray that you would grow strong and healthy. I pray that you would be happy and that you will laugh often. Most of all though, I pray that one day you will hear Jesus call your name and you will listen and will follow Him. I pray that even though I am far away that I can be a small example of the love of Christ for you.
Love you lots Erica,
Love and hugs!!!
Aunt Laura
4 comments:
I'm glad you're back and I'm glad you love my girl so much. She will always be taught about her Aunt Laura who lives far away and not be allowed to forget. She is already a blogging internet baby, so before you know it you can ichat with her!
They have schools here in Tennessee. You can move her and be closer to her.
so precious : )
Your letter is sweet and heartfelt, and I know I'd feel the same way if I lived far away from Erica. But, I want you to know that just last night, I was talking to Erica about her Aunt Laura and all of her loved ones in Texas who can't wait to see her at Thanksgiving! Keep watching for airline specials and come on and visit anytime!
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