A Letter From Mom

Dear Dru,

I hope you know how loved you are. It's so easy for me to look back and see how God was preparing us to welcome you into our family. The timing was perfect, the wait was worth it, and the first time your dad and I held you--there was no question that you were our girl. And our life has never been the same since. 

From the very first, you have captured the heart of everyone who saw you. Your smile lights up a room. 

You saved your biggest smiles for your brothers. In fact, Trey was the only one you'd smile for in the beginning. And even on our toughest days, you would still light up when he walked in the room. You didn't miss any of his baseball games if you could help it. 

You loved to watch Brevin play. It didn't matter what he was doing, you kept your eye on him. He would say "Hey Baby Girl" in his cute little voice, and you'd giggle. Your laugh is one of my favorite things. 

But it's your dad that you had wrapped around your finger from the first time he laid eyes on you. And there were tears in his eyes the first time he held you. He likes to tell people that you are his personal angel, that you taught him how to love everyone, that you made him a better person. Silly Boy doesn't realize how great he was to begin with, but loving you brings out the best in all of us and you make it easier for us to show it. You are so blessed to have him for your dad. 

Baby Girl, I miss you so bad, but I have no regrets. I learned so much from you. I've learned to appreciate every little thing and to find joy in my life-no matter what. I love being your mom. I love knowing that it was me who could comfort you and that I got to carry you, and rock you and smother you with love Every. Single. Day. You and I have so many moments together to fill a lifetime, and there are more to come. 

You are the light Baby Girl, and I will look for you in the stars at night and feel you in the sunlight everyday. You will forever be our Little Miss Magic, and because of you, our simple things have become magical. We've learned to take nothing for granted and to not wait on our dreams. 

Your dad and I are often told how lucky you are to have us. Just the opposite is true. We are lucky to have you. YOU have blessed us. You were our gift. 

I am beyond grateful for a Father in Heaven that loved me enough to let me be your mom. I am grateful that He loves me enough to let me be your mom forever. 

We will see you again. In the meantime, keep an eye on us. Help us to keep a smile on our faces just like you did. 

A smile that changed our world. 

Love you forever,

Mom