Sadly to say, I just don’t get all that special one-on-one time with Colton that I had with Hayden, which I suppose just goes with being the second child. But when I do have that special time when Hayden is taking a nap or asleep for the night, I eat up every second of it just holding my baby boy. He is growing so fast. He is such a good baby. He loves to be held. As I hold him tight and listen to his little noises, I can’t help but think about how much love I have for him and little Hayden. It is a love that runs so deep. It is a love that can make your heart fill with absolute pride and overflow with joy. It is an unconditional love. Even when Hayden throws her HUGE fits and starts screaming and hitting everything in sight, I love her with every fiber in me. Even when she looks at me and says ,”no,” I still love her. But I also know that love that can hurt more than anything in the world.
I know that there will come a day when my children won’t want to be seen with me or they will talk back to me. I know there will come a day when they might hate me for punishing them or not letting them do something that they want to do. I know there will come a day when I have to let them learn for themselves. I know there will come a day when they might stray from everything they have been taught. I know there will come a day that they might disappoint their father and me. But I will ALWAYS love them. I will ALWAYS pray for them.
A Mother’s Prayer by Rachel Aldous
My sweet baby on loan from above, no better treasure could I more love.
I stand here beside your bed as I pray, I lay my hand on your head and I say:
May you grow up to serve Him all of your days. May He lead you and guide you in all your ways. May he bless your future with friendships that last. May you cherish your youth and not grow up too fast.
I stare in wonder at your tiny frame, just to think God knows you by name. He knows every hair on your head. He knows your thoughts before they are said.
May God grand you peace in the midst of a storm. May God give you strength even when you’re forlorn. May you answer the door when Jesus comes knocking. May wisdom guide when your mouth is talking. May discretion protect you and keep you pure. May you never stumble or fall for a lure. May your heart remain humble to the very end. May uprightness and truth be what you defend. May the world not ensnare or change who you are. May the light that’s within you shine like the stars. May angels surround- body, spirit, mind. May favor and peace be yours to find. May rejection and pain never reach you. May your spirit grow bold for what you’re called to.
As you rest in God’s care I will rest too…knowing that Jesus is watching over you.
Amen
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