Evi Reece,
A year ago I held you in my arms and couldn't believe how tiny, perfect, and absolutely beautiful you were! Here I am a year later and still can't believe how tiny, perfect, and beautiful you are! I call you my sunshine so often because you really have been just an incredibly bright spot in my life over the last year. I still feel a little spoiled to have you in my life and have to push away the "too good to be true" fears that creep in. You really were an answer to so many prayers and I am so thankful that God brought them to fruition in you.
Throughout this past year I have found myself very protective over you... moreso than I was with either of your siblings. There is something almost fragile about you and I am curious to see if this is really you or just my overly compensating nature. I promise not to coddle you too much, but I also want you to always know that I am on your side and am always here for you.
I can't wait to see your personality grow this next year. It has been such an amazing year of watching you grow and I know the year in front of us will provide even more excitement and joy. I don't think I will ever tire of your sweet smile and cuddly arms. Another year of them is heaven on earth!
You continued the tradition a year ago... being born on the 1st... the same as your mommy and your Grandma Pam. I prayed so hard for you to be born on the first and am so thankful that you were! I hope you will always trust that God cares about all the details and has every single day of your life planned with His purposes. Thank you for being one of His greatest purposes for my life.
I love you, my sweet Evs!
Mommy
