January 6, 2014
You had a HUGE cheering section of
Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and cousins waiting for you to arrive. Always know how truly blessed you are to have
so many people who love you. I’m sure
there will be times when it feels like we are smothering you with kisses and
hugs or when you’re older and think we are all being ridiculously nosey or bossy
it is always only because we love and care for you so much.
It was a long day today
and at times we were all a little frightened so we said some prayers and they
were all answered. When Papa and I
finally got to see you for the very first time Daddy was there holding your
hand, he wouldn’t let it go and I think you better get use to it because he is
always going to be there to protect you and Mommy. I’m so blessed to have gotten to see when
Mommy held you in her arms for the very first time she smiled so big that I
knew you had just stolen her heart.
It’s a big world out
there you will learn much along life's journey but I thought I would just give
you a few pointers that I have learned along the way and hope that if you ever
have a day that you need reassuring or direction maybe you can rely on some of
the wisdom I’ve gathered…
1) Your FAMILY will always be your biggest
FANS. When you are little you will love
and need us but there will come a day when you feel independent and you may
want to distant yourself a bit, this is normal but know that we will still be
here when you need us. And you
will. And we will still be here to cheer
you on just like the day you came into this world.
2) Always BE OPTIMISTIC. Laugh and play and never take yourself too
seriously but there will be times when you are sad. It’s OK to cry when you are sad (even if you
are a boy) but once you have cried promise to look past the thing that is
making you sad and think of all the blessings in your life.
3) RESPECT & HELP others. Don’t be mean or a bully and always
stand up for those people and creatures that can’t do it for themselves. If you look hard enough you can find the good
in everyone and thing.
4) DO YOUR BEST. You
may not always come in first place and that’s OK as long as you in your heart
know that you have done the very best that you can do. Never settle for less then your best.
5) Choose your WORDS carefully. You will grow up a hunter so you will know
about weapons such as guns and bows and arrows but also know one of the most
dangerous weapons can be language. Once
you’ve said something you can’t take it back so think before you speak in haste
or anger and always ask for forgiveness if you say words you don’t mean.
6) FAIRNESS. There
are always two sides to every story don’t judge someone without knowing both
sides. And remember when someone gossips
to you about someone else they would do the same about you so choose your
friends well as their reflection becomes your character.
7) Be HONEST. Nothing good ever
comes of a lie. One lie will build to
many and soon you will feel buried under a mountain so always tell the truth,
but know there is a difference between the truth and good manners and don’t get
them confused.
8) DREAM. Have an imagination
and think about what you could do if you were unstoppable and then find a way
to do it. Find your creativity and
passion and share it with others this will make your heart full and your life
complete.
9) GIVE. You will be blessed
and although you may not always have the most I believe in my heart you will
always have enough. Remember there are
others out there with less and be willing to share.
10) LOVE. Don’t
ever be afraid to show love, Sometimes
you may mistake it and your heart may feel broken but know that it is
strong. When and if your heart breaks
know that all of ours will be breaking too but it is better to LOVE and lost
then to never LOVE at all, for it is the very best gift of all. It makes the world a better place.
Anderson, I would like
to say my greatest wish for you would be a PERFECT world but part of me thinks
how BORING that would be. Life is about
choosing paths and then being able to retrace and take another, it is about the
journey not the finish. So I will be
honest and say it won’t always be perfect but I do wish for you that the happy
days out weigh the sad and for you to always know how very, very, very much you
are LOVED!
I love you forever and
then some…
Mimi Shel
