Ah, child! my child, my own-- lying there so peaceful still in your soft blue pajamas Do you realize what you've done to my life? Upset it completely, my routines, the scheduled hours that fit together so perfectly-- Now the unexpected, the spontaneous games that interrupt my day are the rule. You molded and shaped me, as you grew inside of me, as you twisted and turned and made your way to daylight. You have given me fresh, new perspective, an exciting glimpse of God's love. Besides giving me the best year of my life-- the pregnancy year-- You have caused me to grow up, to mature, to understand womanhood in its fullness, To become confident of me, as I learned to care for you. my son, little man sleeping so sweetly now-- I love you immensely and shall love you forever. --7/1/78
