Why does it seem, then, like life is void of any real instructions? Why do so many people add too much salt to their brownies? Paper swans turned into balled up messes? Ten minute assemblies becoming frustrated all day events? My daughter, it is because we simple forget to read and follow the instruction book. For reasons that are too many to mention in this letter. Pride. Arrogance. Denial. All excuses we use for trying to do things on our own.
I have learned in my life that doing things on our own never works out. What appears to be immediate success is often followed by an impending failure. It was in my rock bottom that I realized God's way is the only way worth traveling. I pray that you never have to venture down the wrong path to realize that the light of Christ shines much brighter than our own, and lights our path so we can see where we are going. It is my hope that through my following of the Lord's way, you will in turn know the heavenly instructions God has already written down for you. He has already taught me so much about being the husband I am called to be, and I know He will teach me to be the father I have been called to be.
You are kicking so much these days my beautiful little girl. Only about nine more weeks till you are in my arms! Your baby bed has been put together. Your room is being organized. And you are being prayed over constantly. I can't wait to meet you. Keep growing healthy and strong my sweet daughter, and always know that I love you very much.
-Daddy
