Ok, so it's been a while since the last update and I can't wait for you to see how much our little guy has grown. We went to Destin for a week and Sam loved his first vacation with his Nonna, Pawpaw, Aunt Cori, Uncle Debo, and Mommy and Daddy. We took him to the beach one day and he stayed asleep the whole time. It was really overcast and a good breeze was blowing off of the ocean - so I'm sure it was the beginning of a love for the beach. It was my last full week with him before I start back to work. :(
On the way home from the beach I sat in the back with Sam and just stared at his sweet little face and thought of how far we've come. The Lord has blessed us in so many ways. It brings tears to my eyes to think about all of the things we have to be thankful for. A baby born 2 months early and weighing 2 lbs 12 oz now weighs over 10 lbs and has started smiling and even laughing a little bit. It seems so unfair to see parents struggling through the death of their child or an incurable sickness, but reminds me that I have a miracle living in my house. I've been with Sam 18 weeks and enjoyed every second of the fears and laughs that came along with each day. From the 42 days in the NICU to the 2 1/2 months we've been at home, Sam has filled my heart with joy and a love that I've never imagined possible. Last night was a long night as I thought about the chore ahead of me-DAYCARE. I prayed for strength and a peace that only God could give as I knew that I had to take him today to meet his teachers and begin a new chapter in our lives. Sam of course just looked around with those beautiful eyes of his, while his mama was fighting to hold it together. I've always known that my children would be in daycare but I never thought about the emotions that come along with having to leave them that first time. I made it through it! School starts Wednesday. Sam and I are going to enjoy the day together tomorrow. I love him soooo much. Thank you Lord for your creation and for allowing us to be Sam's parents.
5 comments:
Linz,
I am so proud of you and Jeff...you have grown so much these past few months. I can't help but get misty eyed thinking about you and the emotions you will have tomorrow as you have to leave Sam at daycare. I guess the positive of that will be the excitement you will have to be with him at the end of each day. It will make the nights much sweeter with him:) I will be praying real hard for you tomorrow ...love you lots.
Tami
i totally understand the daycare feeling. i to always knew mine would be there as well.....trust me each day does get easier...i still remember the first day as it was yesterday.....i literally cried the whole way to work.....and in the afternoons when you pick them up and the smiles it makes it all better.....praying for you and sam.....candy
It was so great to see you at school yesterday! You look fabulous! I know the emotions you are having with sending Sam to daycare; but it does get easier as each day passes. Sam is such a blessing and has grown so much! I'll be praying for you and him as you make the adjustment to work and daycare. I pray that you have a great year at school-we'll miss you but we know you're just down the hall!
Love, Jennifer Peaden
To see Sam now and then. God is good what a blessing he has given you. Satan handed you a problem with his health, but you called on God for the answer. What a mighty God we serve.
Grace W
What a beautiful picture of Sam and his family on vacation.
Love you!
Gloria Robertson
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