My dearest Rebekah,
It is hard to believe that you have turned one already. I wanted to write you a letter on your
birthday, but it did not seem real. The daughter
I held in my arms a year ago is nowhere to be found. The baby I could rock to sleep wants to be on
the ground running around. The quiet
bundle of joy now wants to chat up a storm (even if I don’t understand a word
you say). A year ago you were perfectly
content with sitting in your swing or bouncer for hours. Today, the world is one big adventure for you
to explore.
Some things have not change though. You still bring a smile to the face of anyone
who is around. You still teach me more than I expect to learn. You still help me to love your mother
unconditionally. You still show me that
life is about trusting God’s plan. You still
have your Diva moments. And after God
and your mother, you are still the most important thing in my life.
I would not trade one minute of the past year. It has been the toughest, most sleepless year
of my life. But it has truly been the
greatest. We are only guaranteed the day
we have, and I will continue to do my best to make the most of each day God
blesses me with you. Keep exploring my
beautiful baby girl. Never stop
learning. Always forgive. And know that you are loved by your Father in
heaven and your daddy on earth.
-Daddy
