To my little Abby Jones:
The time for us to finally meet you is so very close. I got to see you yesterday during my ultrasound. You had your hand over your face, but I could see your eyes, nose, and cheek. I can't wait to cover you in kisses. I already know that you will be smart and kind and beautiful and compassionate and wonderful. My job is to make sure you grow up knowing these things. Your heavenly father has your whole life perfectly planned and in the control of His all-powerful hands. He chose to bless your dad and I with the most precious gift of your life. I can't conceive of all the great things He has planned for you, but I know one thing, little girl, He can use you to change this world. Don't ever doubt yourself or the person God created in YOU! You might think that being our third child is some kind of disadvantage, but it's just the opposite! You have an older brother AND an older sister who can't wait to meet you and love you and play with you and take care of you. Learn from them, baby girl. Iddy is thoughtful, obedient, fun, friendly, helpful, hard-working, and so many other things. Ruth Michael is still growing into who she is, but she is already independent, determined, playful, and loving. They both love their family so much, as do Papa and I. Do you see how blessed you are to be who you are? Your mama was the fourth child, and I learned so much from my wonderful siblings. I imitated the good and learned to avoid the bad. You will do the same, and you already have four people standing on the sidelines, watching you run your race, cheering you on to victory, and picking you up when you fall.
I'm pretty nervous about delivering you, and maybe one day you will feel the same nervousness about having a child of your own. But my nervousness is by far outweighed by excitement. The Lord will carry me through just like He ALWAYS has. And, baby girl, if there is one thing I can pass on to you it is this: cling to the Lord, and He will ALWAYS carry you through. Your faith will make you strong. I love you, precious angel!
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