Patience is a virtue

My Dearest Rebekah,

They say that patience is a virtue. Well if that is the case, you are helping me to become the most virtuous father in the history of the universe! I know that one day we will laugh about how you wanted to stay in your mom’s womb forever. Your mom will have contractions for a few hours, then they stop. I try not to get too excited, but I always do. 

It has been suggested that your mother is too good of an incubator. I think that you and God are still working on your final few details.  Perfecting your smile. Finalizing those last minute locks of beautiful hair. Fully developing your lungs so you can sing to the Lord in worship… or cry because you’re hungry.

God has taught me through the course of my life that His timing and His plans are the best things for us.  Sometimes we don’t know why. Sometimes we grow impatient.  We want to be in charge of every situation. Know the results before we start. Control all variables. But God wants us to let go. He wants us to give everything to Him. Give Him control. Because in reality, He has always been driving the cars,  just have trouble letting go of the wheel.

You, my precious daughter, are helping me to let go and let God.  And I will forever be thankful to you for that. I have not the slightest clue when you will bless us with your smile. But, I do know that our heavenly Father has it all under control. And I would not have it any other way. So continue to grow strong and healthy my baby girl. And always remember that your father here on earth and your Father up in Heaven both love you so very much.

-Daddy