With Father's Day just a few days ago; I wanted to post the letter that Chad wrote to Willow on the day of her dedication. He embodies what it means to be a great father. He works hard and is a good provider, he spends quality time with each of his daughters and most importantly he loves his wife and he loves his heavenly father. As a wife and mother I feel so blessed to call him my husband and the father of our children.

Willow,

We truly believe you are a special gift from God. Psalm 139:13-14 reads, "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made."

We look forward to watching you grow, both physically and your love for Jesus. You have given our family so much joy in the short time you have been with us. Although we know there will be challenges ahead, we also trust God will equip us to handle those.

Thank you for helping us realize what is really important in life, thank you for being you, thank you for opening us up to a whole new and exciting world, thank you for helping us truly understand unconditional love, thank you for changing our lives, and thank you for completing our family.

We love you so much,

Daddy, Mommy, Gillian and Ava

So I started this blog over a month ago and told myself that I would write every week; well that didn't happen.
I have found life so busy between end of school, a trip to visit friends and Gillian's birthday that I am just now finding some quiet time. Willow is 3 months now and I can not BELIEVE how fast the time goes and how quickly she is growing and changing. She coos, smiles, and even let out a tiny laugh yesterday. We love watching her grow; Gillian and Ava are so good with her. They read to her, sing to her, and are always so loving and patient. It was not long ago on a Saturday morning that all three girls were in bed cuddling, talking and giggling with us and I thought to myself, life does not get any better than this.
I have not always thought this about life. I have had some pretty difficult and dark moments in my life but I am reminded of God's faithfulness. I have been asked recently how I was able to overcome my shock and grief so quickly after Willow was born. My answer, God's faithfulness. He has been faithfully preparing me all these years through every situation and circumstance to strengthen me and to help me build complete trust in him. I am very uncertain about the journey that lies ahead for us but I am certain of his unfailing love and faithfulness. Today, I claim victory over the sorrow and grief. Don't get me wrong I still have moments of worry and doubt on how Willow will grow, learn and her over all well-being but I choose to trust in his unfailing love for us. He has never failed me nor will he ever and even in the midst of pain and suffering there is peace in knowing he will never leave me nor forsake me.
My hope as a mother is that my children will live a life of faithfulness and though the storms may come(and they will) they will trust in his unfailing love for them. Willow's life is already a testament of his love.