Dear Willow Rose Your Mom and I are so excited to meet you! We have been counting down the days until we can finally cradle you in our arms rock sleep kiss your cute little cheeks even change diaper (and speaking of diapers I’ve never changed one before better make them good!). Before arrive thought would share some truths that hope will help guide through this crazy beautiful sometimes stinky thing called life. You an answered prayer. literally a miracle us. were starting doubt if could children but God prayers mighty way when learned soon daughter. The news took faith deeper place expect be more true arrive. life full ups downs unknowns always remember seek odds against you road gets rough or feel like you’re losing hope. family loves you. Did know there 589 brands breakfast cereal? tell prepare for many choices you’ll given cannot choose however is family. Thankfully you’ve hit jackpot with Nana Bapa Gigi Papa others who already love deeply. while choose family will. mistakes. Willow two big lies world believe. first lie need perfect that’s simply not true. Mistakes best ways learn When fall short don’t let sting disappointment prevent from getting back up pressing forward. far alone it comes making always ALWAYS (even “terrible twos”). beauty inside. second measured by numbers on scale size clothing amount likes get social media. As guy can’t say fully understand insecurities girls their self-image those feelings may someday battle result culture’s obsession women’s outward appearance. Dad promise show what real looks raising value qualities such as gentleness respect humility kindness compassion. saw Mom my knees buckled hardly speak. She was still is) most beautiful girl had ever laid eyes on time passed she opened her heart me attraction reached depths knew possible. after kind yourself others. And mama… AMAZING role model. incredibly smart loyal trustworthy encouraging. hard worker leader. trusted respected compassion seem limitless. Her desire Jesus quality loved because how surround people Mom. difference. no limits accomplish world prayer matter chase after rooted truth only found relationship Jesus. Our dark beacon light truly purpose which has created wait see shine. “You world—like city hilltop hidden. No lights lamp then puts under basket. Instead placed stand where gives everyone house. In same way good deeds shine out all see praise heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:14-16 Love Dad