Words cannot even come close to describing how I feel as I type these words. Just a few days ago, the world I formally knew was officially no longer the same. It is still somewhat surreal that you are mine. My beautiful daughter. From the moment your were born, the beauty of the Lord shown brightly on your face.
As soon as you came out of your mother's womb, you looked up at me with those big dark-blue eyes, as if to say, "Hi daddy, I'm finally here. And I love you too." Normally they say that the mom is the one to be a big bag of emotions. But, I get choked up just thinking about the moment you arrived. How peaceful you were on your mother's chest. Looking at her and I so intently. Recognizing our voices. Loving us as much as we love you.
At this point in my life, there are two moments that I will never forget. The first is how stunning your mother looked in her white dress as she walked towards the alter where I stood that August afternoon. And the second is your beautiful, perfect face as you took your first breaths. In both of those moments, I not only saw my wife and daughter, but I witnessed the face of God in your mother's smile and your blue eyes. He is there at each step. To guide me. Hold me up. Loving me so that I can love you and your mother.
I know that in the blink of an eye you will be all grown up. But this moment, this very moment as you lay on my chest sound asleep, this is what I have been waiting for. To hold you in my arms. Dance with you. Rock you to sleep. Tell you how beautiful you are and show you how much I love you. You are strong and healthy my daughter. And now that you are here, I will make sure you continue to be cared for and you will always be loved unconditionally by both me, and your Father in heaven.
Welcome to our family Rebekah Ann!
-Daddy
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