Letters to My Boy

Dear Little One, 
I have been dreaming much about you lately. The other night, I dreamt that we were traveling to Africa to bring you home. It was an amazing thing to imagine this event. That day will change both of our lives forever. We will be inextricably joined together. What a sweet and joyous day that will be. I can hardly wait. 

We have been so busy working to raise the money to bring you home, trusting that God will provide to pave your way here. God has been so gracious to provide the opportunity for matching grants. We pray that He continues to work. We are also planning two big projects: Both Hands and a 5k in our community. We're just going to keep plugging away, trying to keep ourselves busy while we wait to see your sweet, little face. It could be any day that we get the call and see your face for the first time. :)

Other than that, I've also started to get your room ready for your arrival. I have begun to clear out many of our things out of the room, but I won't paint and purchase your bed (or crib) until after we see you!  I have begun to buy a few new outfits for you too. :) 

I keep imagining what our life will be like with you here. We will, of course, have to add an extra setting for you at the table. Our meals will be much more exciting with your laughter. Your daddy and I spend most of our mornings working quietly while we sip our coffee. I imagine that while we'll still enjoy our coffee, I might be chasing you around the yard with Jack and Charlie (our puppies). Oh, you will love Jack and Charlie, and they will love you. I'm sure you'll be fast friends with these crazy doggies! We often meet up with friends from church throughout the day as well. And boy, are there a lot of little playmates for you in that group! You are going to love it.

Often as I fall asleep at night, I imagine that we will soon be putting you down to sleep for the nights as well. We'll tell you a Bible story, pray with you and sing for you. I often find myself humming this song below-one of my recent favorites. I cannot wait to sing it to you soon! So tonight, here is my prayer for you:

Before you close your eyes to sleep
I have a promise still to keep
As I hold you in my arms.
I pray your little frame grows strong
And that faith takes hold while you are young;
This is my prayer for you.

Hold my hand;
I'll teach you the Way to go.
Through the joys, through the tears,
The journey of these years,
May you trust Him ‘til the end.
May you trust Him in the end.

This world is not as it should be,
But the Savior opens eyes to see
All that's beautiful and true.
Oh may His light fill all you are
And the jewel of wisdom crown your heart;
This is my prayer for you.

Hold my hand;
I'll teach you the Way to go.
Through the joys, through the tears,
The journey of these years,
He is with us ‘til the end.
He is faithful ‘til the end.

You'll travel where my arms won't reach
As the road will rise to lead your feet
On a journey of your own.
May my mistakes not hinder you
But His grace remain and guide you through;
This is my prayer for you.

Take His hand
And go where He calls you to.
And whatever comes, seek Him
With all your heart;
This will be my prayer for you.
mmmm Father, hear my ceaseless prayer;
Oh keep her in your care.

Dún do shúil (Close Your Eyes)
Dún do shúil, a rún mo chroí
(Close your eyes, oh love of my heart)
A chuid den tsaol, 's a ghrá liom
(My worldly joy, my treasure)
Dún do shúil, a rún mo chroí
(Close your eyes, oh love of my heart)
Agus gheobhair feirín amárach...
(And you will get a gift tomorrow)