Liam's Fourth Month

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The Man of My Dreams

I am very thankful to be married to my best friend and soul mate.  We have been through a great deal together, both good and bad.  I can not imagine taking this journey with anyone else.  Dave is the only man that finds me funny.  We have a sense of humor that only we understand.  And although we disagree at times, he has always respected my opinion and individuality.  He puts up with my need to be perfect and have everything under control.  There are many attributes that I love about Dave.  His strongest strength is his faith.  He always seems to have unwavering hope.  The morning after we lost the twins it took me a while to realize where I was and what had just happened.  I was so 'drugged up' it took me a while to adjust, but when I did finally remember what had happened, I was overcome with sadness and I began to weep uncontrollably.  Dave woke up to my weeping, climbed in the hospital bed with me, and just held me.  After what seemed like hours of us just crying and holding each other he started to sing the Common Doxology - "Praise God from whom all blessings flow.  Praise Him all creatures here below.  Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts.  Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen."  I am still amazed that Dave could think to praise God in the midst of that sorrow.  We have had to be strong for each other on many occasions.  We have been able to do that because Christ has been the glue in our marriage.  He was holding us in that hospital bed.  I am very thankful that Dave is a strong Christian leader in our home (a trait he learned from his parents).  In addition to having strong faith he is also very loyal to his friends and tries to find the best in everyone.  People often describe Dave as - the nicest guy you'll ever meet.  It's true - he is a genuinely nice guy.  Dave's parents also instilled in him the importance of serving others.  At times I get jealous of the time Dave spends at church or on various committees.  But, then I have to remind myself that God gave Dave great talents and, "to whom much is given, much is expected."  Dave is also very modest.  In fact when he reads this he will most likely blush and say, "Tiff, why did you write that?"  Well, I'm writing it because I love him, I have great admiration for him, and I think others should see what I see.  Dave makes me want to be the best version of myself that I can be.  He encourages me to have unwavering faith, to see people through Christ's eyes, and to live for others.  In this season of our lives he is working so hard so that I can stay home with Liam.  He believes in the importance of me being a stay-at-home mom.  I am so thankful that he is giving us this gift.  Liam and I are very blessed!  There will be days when he disappoints me (after all he is only human).  There will be days when we won't see eye to eye.  On those days we will have to rely strongly on God's grace.  However, what a privilege to let God's love flow through us when we may not have enough love of our own. 
My prayer is that someday when we are old, gray, and enjoying our grandchildren, we can look back and see God's master design.  For now, I just thank God that he has allowed me to travel this journey with my best friend, soul mate, and hero.      
    

No Orphans of God

My Son

When I look at Liam, I not only see all my hopes and dreams as a mother, but I also see a little bit of myself.  It is amazing how God chose this exact child to be my son. As he grows, and I see his personality, I am reminded of my own personality.  A lot of Liam's first-born tendencies reflect my personality as a first-born daughter.  As time goes by, it will be interesting to see what he becomes and how his personality 

blossoms.  I will love him no matter what and will enjoy this journey.  My prayer is that he imitates our strengths and avoids our weaknesses.

When Liam arrived, I took time to look through my own baby albums.  I was astonished to discover that Liam actually looks a little like I did as a baby, which is partially due to the fact that we have the same coloring and the same color of eyes.  I would love Liam even if he were green with purple spots.  How he looks does not matter to me.  He is my son regardless of what he looks like.  However, I can't help but marvel at God's plan when I compare my pictures to his.  There may not always be this resemblance, but for now it is fun to compare.

We have the same color of eyes

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Liam

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"You're The One In My Dreams"

When I was a little girl growing up
I would dream of being your mommy.
I would think about
the songs we would sing,
and the games we would play,
The way I would hold you,
and comfort you, and love you.
Then one day you were here...
and I was your mommy!
It was so incredible, so remarkable, so us!
Because I realized when I was holding you
and comforting you, and loving you,
that you were the one!
You were the one... in my dreams,
when I was a little girl.
You were the one who made me dream
of being a mommy.
Thank you for finding me!

© Christine Michaels 2005

YOU

All babies are a gift.
Some are even surprises.
But YOU, my adopted child
are a treasure!

YOU were not only planned and prepared for;
YOU were a journey we took,
a mission we had our hearts set on,
a treasure so precious!
YOU were worth the wait, worth the tears,
worth all the fears we faced.
Because YOU, our adopted child,
are a treasure!

© Christine Michaels 2005