Dear Isaac,
I spent some time at my new school yesterday working with some of the other teachers, and I got to tell one of them all about you... how you're kicking and wiggling up a storm, how you seem to like Zazz and ice cream, and how you often respond to hearing Daddy's voice. I am so proud of you.
Daddy and I are getting really excited for our week at the beach. Like I told you before, I can't wait to "take" you in the ocean, tell you all about the pretty seashells I find on the beach, and write your name in the sand. I am looking forward to taking a picture of that.
I hope you know how much I love you, Isaac. I tell you all the time and try to do the things that I feel like would show you while you're still in my tummy... I would so much rather be able to snuggle with you and kiss your sweet little face.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
July 30, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Yesterday Mommy went to the pool with Kirsten, Anne, and Jack for a bit. It was really hot outside, so we stayed in the water a bunch. I know you really like the water. It can be hard for Mommy to go to the pool sometimes and see all the little kids running around because I wish I knew that that would be you one day. I wish I knew that I would be able to see you reach all of those fun milestones, like learning to crawl and to walk, hearing you say "Ma-ma" or "Da-da" for the first time, and you getting your first tooth. I wish so much that things were different and want so badly to be able to just fix everything. I know that God can, whether that's here or in heaven. You're in good hands, Isaac.
Mommy tried this new maternity pillow last night that was very comfortable. I hope it didn't make you feel too squished or cramped in there. You keep growing and are getting very big! I love that, because it means I can feel your kicks and wiggles even better.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Yesterday Mommy went to the pool with Kirsten, Anne, and Jack for a bit. It was really hot outside, so we stayed in the water a bunch. I know you really like the water. It can be hard for Mommy to go to the pool sometimes and see all the little kids running around because I wish I knew that that would be you one day. I wish I knew that I would be able to see you reach all of those fun milestones, like learning to crawl and to walk, hearing you say "Ma-ma" or "Da-da" for the first time, and you getting your first tooth. I wish so much that things were different and want so badly to be able to just fix everything. I know that God can, whether that's here or in heaven. You're in good hands, Isaac.
Mommy tried this new maternity pillow last night that was very comfortable. I hope it didn't make you feel too squished or cramped in there. You keep growing and are getting very big! I love that, because it means I can feel your kicks and wiggles even better.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
July 29, 2008
Dear Isaac,
I have been reading about how at this stage in your development, you're starting to be able to respond to sounds that you hear. I think that's really neat, and you seem to be showing that. Last night Mommy went to see the movie Mama Mia with some friends. There is a lot of singing and music in the movie, and every time a song came on you started wiggling and kicking a lot. When it was just talking, you were a lot more still.
It has been so fun to begin to notice your patterns of when you are active, and when you are more still. Lately, it has been neat to feel you start to respond to noises. I love being able to get to know you like that. I can't wait to finally meet you and hold you and kiss your sweet little face.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
I have been reading about how at this stage in your development, you're starting to be able to respond to sounds that you hear. I think that's really neat, and you seem to be showing that. Last night Mommy went to see the movie Mama Mia with some friends. There is a lot of singing and music in the movie, and every time a song came on you started wiggling and kicking a lot. When it was just talking, you were a lot more still.
It has been so fun to begin to notice your patterns of when you are active, and when you are more still. Lately, it has been neat to feel you start to respond to noises. I love being able to get to know you like that. I can't wait to finally meet you and hold you and kiss your sweet little face.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, July 28, 2008
July 28, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Yesterday was a pretty relaxing day for Mommy and Daddy. We went to church, rested for a while in the afternoon, and then had the Barrs over for dinner. While Daddy and I were resting, we could both feel you move around and wiggle a LOT. I know I've told you that I love getting to lay there and just feel you move, but yesterday Daddy got to do that, too. He loved it, just like I do.
Today begins the last week of summer school, and then Daddy and I will get to go to the beach with Pop-Pop, Grandma Mia, Aunt Kate, Uncle Tim, and Uncle Brendan. I'm excited to be able to "take" you in the ocean and carve out your precious name in the sand.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Yesterday was a pretty relaxing day for Mommy and Daddy. We went to church, rested for a while in the afternoon, and then had the Barrs over for dinner. While Daddy and I were resting, we could both feel you move around and wiggle a LOT. I know I've told you that I love getting to lay there and just feel you move, but yesterday Daddy got to do that, too. He loved it, just like I do.
Today begins the last week of summer school, and then Daddy and I will get to go to the beach with Pop-Pop, Grandma Mia, Aunt Kate, Uncle Tim, and Uncle Brendan. I'm excited to be able to "take" you in the ocean and carve out your precious name in the sand.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, July 27, 2008
July 27, 2008
Dear Isaac,
We saw Pop-Pop and Grandma Mia yesterday for a little while. We spent quite a bit of time looking at the pictures of you, talking about each of your features and who each one looked like. It's so neat that even though you only weigh a little bit more than one pound, we can see your features so clearly and can already see ways that you look like Mommy and ways you look like Daddy.
In the evening, Daddy and I went to go rent a movie. As we were driving, we saw the biggest rainbow in the sky. Usually, you can only see part of one, because there are buildings or trees in th way blocking your view of th whole thing. Yesterday, the area where we saw it was wide open, and the rainbow was so high up in the sky that we could see the whole thing. It was beautiful. I wish you could have actually seen it yourself, because each of the colors was so bright and so beautiful. Mommy has been sad a lot lately, and the rainbow reminded me of God's faithfulness, just like how God gave a rainbow as a sign to Noah after the flood to remind him that He is faithful.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
We saw Pop-Pop and Grandma Mia yesterday for a little while. We spent quite a bit of time looking at the pictures of you, talking about each of your features and who each one looked like. It's so neat that even though you only weigh a little bit more than one pound, we can see your features so clearly and can already see ways that you look like Mommy and ways you look like Daddy.
In the evening, Daddy and I went to go rent a movie. As we were driving, we saw the biggest rainbow in the sky. Usually, you can only see part of one, because there are buildings or trees in th way blocking your view of th whole thing. Yesterday, the area where we saw it was wide open, and the rainbow was so high up in the sky that we could see the whole thing. It was beautiful. I wish you could have actually seen it yourself, because each of the colors was so bright and so beautiful. Mommy has been sad a lot lately, and the rainbow reminded me of God's faithfulness, just like how God gave a rainbow as a sign to Noah after the flood to remind him that He is faithful.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Saturday, July 26, 2008
July 26, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Daddy and I loved having the chance to see you yesterday. The nice ultrasound lady got some wonderful pictures of you with the special 4-D ultrasound machine. Instead of being black and white and looking like an x-ray as regular ultrasound pictures do, these pictures look almost like a little sculpture of your body. We could see your ear, nose, one of your eyes, your mouth, shoulder, part of your arm... it was so neat. You looked so cozy in there.
I think you have Daddy's nose, and both of our lips. You gave us a thumbs up again, and we could see that you have Daddy's thumb because the top of your thumb bends back a little, just like his. Mine sticks straight up.
We went to dinner and to a festival with Aunt Kate and Uncle Tim. Aunt Kate gave me a beautiful necklace. It is a pretty type of gold and has two small, thin circle pendants hanging from it... one with an "I" engraved on it, and one with a star. It's my Isaac necklace, and I love it.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Daddy and I loved having the chance to see you yesterday. The nice ultrasound lady got some wonderful pictures of you with the special 4-D ultrasound machine. Instead of being black and white and looking like an x-ray as regular ultrasound pictures do, these pictures look almost like a little sculpture of your body. We could see your ear, nose, one of your eyes, your mouth, shoulder, part of your arm... it was so neat. You looked so cozy in there.
I think you have Daddy's nose, and both of our lips. You gave us a thumbs up again, and we could see that you have Daddy's thumb because the top of your thumb bends back a little, just like his. Mine sticks straight up.
We went to dinner and to a festival with Aunt Kate and Uncle Tim. Aunt Kate gave me a beautiful necklace. It is a pretty type of gold and has two small, thin circle pendants hanging from it... one with an "I" engraved on it, and one with a star. It's my Isaac necklace, and I love it.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Friday, July 25, 2008
July 25, 2008
Dear Isaac,
I had lunch with Mom-Mom yesterday. When we first go there, she was able to see my tummy move when you kicked. As we were leaving, she wanted to be able to feel you kick and wiggle, but I think you must have been asleep. We tried for a few minutes to get you to move around, but you just wouldn't. Hopefully next time she'll get the chance.
Today Daddy and I go for an ultrasound at the doctor's office. I am really looking forward to getting to see you. I hope that the ultrasound tech is able to get some great pictures of you like she did last time. Getting the chance to see you helps me to feel like I am getting to know you better. I am so proud of you, and I am so proud to be your Mommy.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
I had lunch with Mom-Mom yesterday. When we first go there, she was able to see my tummy move when you kicked. As we were leaving, she wanted to be able to feel you kick and wiggle, but I think you must have been asleep. We tried for a few minutes to get you to move around, but you just wouldn't. Hopefully next time she'll get the chance.
Today Daddy and I go for an ultrasound at the doctor's office. I am really looking forward to getting to see you. I hope that the ultrasound tech is able to get some great pictures of you like she did last time. Getting the chance to see you helps me to feel like I am getting to know you better. I am so proud of you, and I am so proud to be your Mommy.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, July 24, 2008
July 24, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Last night Daddy and I went shopping to find the perfect blanket for you. I wanted one that was blue, and that would be the softest, snuggliest, most comfortable blanket we could find so that you would always feel comfortable, safe, and warm. A few friends had told us about one at Pottery Barn Kids, a store where I had already found lots of neat things.
I had looked up the blanket on the internet, and it seemed perfect; but, I didn't want to just buy it without the having the chance to touch it and rub it against my cheek to make sure it would be just the right one.
It was. It was perfect. In fact, it's called "My Best Blankie." Daddy agreed that it was perfect. I actually bought two of them, which really confused the lady at the checkout. She asked Daddy and I if we were having twins, and we said no, there's one. She asked if one was a gift, and again, we told her no. She asked us your name, as well, although I am sure that what she was really wondering was why we were buying two of the same blanket.
The truth is that we bought two because Mommy wanted one of her own. I wanted to have one so that if God decides to only give you a few moments with us, I would be able to have the same thing you have, so that when I miss you, I will be able to take it out and hold it, and rub it on my face, and know that it's the same soft, snuggly blanket that's wrapped around you.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Last night Daddy and I went shopping to find the perfect blanket for you. I wanted one that was blue, and that would be the softest, snuggliest, most comfortable blanket we could find so that you would always feel comfortable, safe, and warm. A few friends had told us about one at Pottery Barn Kids, a store where I had already found lots of neat things.
I had looked up the blanket on the internet, and it seemed perfect; but, I didn't want to just buy it without the having the chance to touch it and rub it against my cheek to make sure it would be just the right one.
It was. It was perfect. In fact, it's called "My Best Blankie." Daddy agreed that it was perfect. I actually bought two of them, which really confused the lady at the checkout. She asked Daddy and I if we were having twins, and we said no, there's one. She asked if one was a gift, and again, we told her no. She asked us your name, as well, although I am sure that what she was really wondering was why we were buying two of the same blanket.
The truth is that we bought two because Mommy wanted one of her own. I wanted to have one so that if God decides to only give you a few moments with us, I would be able to have the same thing you have, so that when I miss you, I will be able to take it out and hold it, and rub it on my face, and know that it's the same soft, snuggly blanket that's wrapped around you.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
July 23, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Yesterday afternoon I went for a little walk/jog around the neighborhood. I thought it had cooled down, but it was still a little hot! I can't figure out if you like the jog part too much... one of your legs kept jabbing me almost as if to tell me, "Mommy! Stop!!" Or, maybe you were excited and you liked it.
I prayed for you for a while yesterday, too. A girl named Lauren sent me a piece of a prayer cloth she used when she prayed for her baby, Norrah. I have never met Lauren, but she has been a good friend to me and she prays for you often. I layed the little piece of cloth on my tummy and asked God to make you better... to heal your little body and to allow Mommy and Daddy to have a long time with you. I don't know if His answer will be yes or no... I want it to be yes so badly. Like I told you before, though, even if Mommy and Daddy only have a moment with you, it will be worth it for us. And I know that if you're not with us, you'll be resting safely in the arms of Jesus... and really, there's no better place to be.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Yesterday afternoon I went for a little walk/jog around the neighborhood. I thought it had cooled down, but it was still a little hot! I can't figure out if you like the jog part too much... one of your legs kept jabbing me almost as if to tell me, "Mommy! Stop!!" Or, maybe you were excited and you liked it.
I prayed for you for a while yesterday, too. A girl named Lauren sent me a piece of a prayer cloth she used when she prayed for her baby, Norrah. I have never met Lauren, but she has been a good friend to me and she prays for you often. I layed the little piece of cloth on my tummy and asked God to make you better... to heal your little body and to allow Mommy and Daddy to have a long time with you. I don't know if His answer will be yes or no... I want it to be yes so badly. Like I told you before, though, even if Mommy and Daddy only have a moment with you, it will be worth it for us. And I know that if you're not with us, you'll be resting safely in the arms of Jesus... and really, there's no better place to be.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
July 22, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Last night Daddy and I layed in bed for a while just talking to you. Like the last time we did that, Daddy would put his mouth right next to my tummy and talk to you, then put the side of his face down to see if you'd "answer." A few times you did with a little jab to his cheek. We both thought it was so sweet and really funny!
Isaac, I want you to know that there are still so many people praying for you and begging God for a miracle... that He would heal your little body and allow us to have years and years with you. Daddy and I pray for that every day because we just love you so much. I hope you know that we do. We try to let you know in every way we know how.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Last night Daddy and I layed in bed for a while just talking to you. Like the last time we did that, Daddy would put his mouth right next to my tummy and talk to you, then put the side of his face down to see if you'd "answer." A few times you did with a little jab to his cheek. We both thought it was so sweet and really funny!
Isaac, I want you to know that there are still so many people praying for you and begging God for a miracle... that He would heal your little body and allow us to have years and years with you. Daddy and I pray for that every day because we just love you so much. I hope you know that we do. We try to let you know in every way we know how.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, July 21, 2008
July 21, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Last night we had some chocolate cake for Grandpa Gerry's birthday. You liked it. It was great because Aunt Jolene and Aunt Melinda got to feel you wiggle and kick. It was great for them to be able to "meet" you.
We had a long car ride home from New York today, and I know you must have been getting a little squished in there with all the sitting I was doing. Hopefully it was okay in there and still gave you plenty of room. I am sure, though, since you're growing so much that regardless of whether I am sitting or standing, that you're getting squished. Hopefully that means I'll get to feel your kicks and punches even more strongly in the weeks to come!
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Last night we had some chocolate cake for Grandpa Gerry's birthday. You liked it. It was great because Aunt Jolene and Aunt Melinda got to feel you wiggle and kick. It was great for them to be able to "meet" you.
We had a long car ride home from New York today, and I know you must have been getting a little squished in there with all the sitting I was doing. Hopefully it was okay in there and still gave you plenty of room. I am sure, though, since you're growing so much that regardless of whether I am sitting or standing, that you're getting squished. Hopefully that means I'll get to feel your kicks and punches even more strongly in the weeks to come!
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, July 20, 2008
July 20, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Yesterday Daddy and I spent a lot of time with Aunt Jolene, Aunt Melinda, Uncle Pearce, Grandpa Gerry and Betsy. We hung out by the pool and played in the water for a bit. It was nice to get to relax and to see them.
Last night was a hard night for Mommy. I had a long talk with God, asking Him why things aren't different, why He hasn't chosen to intervene and heal your little body, and why it seems like our time with you once you're born is going to be very, very short. It makes Mommy really sad and really angry because I want so much for you to be okay. I want to just make things better for you. But I can't. And I don't like that very much.
This morning I woke up with Daddy before he played golf, and then I just layed in bed for a while with my hands on my tummy feeling you wiggle. I just wanted to spend that time with you. I often wonder if you can tell when I do that...if you can feel my hands there. I hope you can. I hope you know that it's me trying to spend time with you in the only way I know how to.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Yesterday Daddy and I spent a lot of time with Aunt Jolene, Aunt Melinda, Uncle Pearce, Grandpa Gerry and Betsy. We hung out by the pool and played in the water for a bit. It was nice to get to relax and to see them.
Last night was a hard night for Mommy. I had a long talk with God, asking Him why things aren't different, why He hasn't chosen to intervene and heal your little body, and why it seems like our time with you once you're born is going to be very, very short. It makes Mommy really sad and really angry because I want so much for you to be okay. I want to just make things better for you. But I can't. And I don't like that very much.
This morning I woke up with Daddy before he played golf, and then I just layed in bed for a while with my hands on my tummy feeling you wiggle. I just wanted to spend that time with you. I often wonder if you can tell when I do that...if you can feel my hands there. I hope you can. I hope you know that it's me trying to spend time with you in the only way I know how to.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Saturday, July 19, 2008
July 19, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Yesterday we had a doctor's appointment and we got to hear your heartbeat. I loved it. It was a little hard for the nurse to find it, perhaps because of your positioning. Your heart was beating so strong at 160 beats per minute. It makes me so glad to know that your heart is healthy.
After the appointment, Mommy and Daddy traveled up to New York to visit with Daddy's family. On the way, pretty far from home, we broke down. We had to have the car towed and then repaired. The lady at the car shop noticed my tummy and asked all about you. I love being able to talk about you... what mom isn't excited to talk about her child? I am so proud of you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Yesterday we had a doctor's appointment and we got to hear your heartbeat. I loved it. It was a little hard for the nurse to find it, perhaps because of your positioning. Your heart was beating so strong at 160 beats per minute. It makes me so glad to know that your heart is healthy.
After the appointment, Mommy and Daddy traveled up to New York to visit with Daddy's family. On the way, pretty far from home, we broke down. We had to have the car towed and then repaired. The lady at the car shop noticed my tummy and asked all about you. I love being able to talk about you... what mom isn't excited to talk about her child? I am so proud of you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Friday, July 18, 2008
July 18, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Last night Daddy and I walked over to get ice cream. It was really hot out, and so we had to eat it pretty fast as we walked back home. I think you like mint chocolate chip ice cream... you were kicking like crazy after I ate it. Daddy says it's just the sugar, and he may be right; but I like to think you like mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Today we are driving to upstate New York to see Aunt Melinda, Aunt Jolene, Uncle Pearce, and Grandpa Gerry. It's a long drive, and I know you don't like being squished when I am sitting down. Hopefully it won't bother you too much. I'll try to lay back for a little bit so that you have some room.
Before we leave, we're also going to meet with the doctor. I will get to hear your heartbeat today. I love that. I love knowing that you're still alive and well in there. We're going to talk about your delivery, too. Mommy is a little scared about that, but I know that it means that I will get to hold you and kiss your sweet little face.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Last night Daddy and I walked over to get ice cream. It was really hot out, and so we had to eat it pretty fast as we walked back home. I think you like mint chocolate chip ice cream... you were kicking like crazy after I ate it. Daddy says it's just the sugar, and he may be right; but I like to think you like mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Today we are driving to upstate New York to see Aunt Melinda, Aunt Jolene, Uncle Pearce, and Grandpa Gerry. It's a long drive, and I know you don't like being squished when I am sitting down. Hopefully it won't bother you too much. I'll try to lay back for a little bit so that you have some room.
Before we leave, we're also going to meet with the doctor. I will get to hear your heartbeat today. I love that. I love knowing that you're still alive and well in there. We're going to talk about your delivery, too. Mommy is a little scared about that, but I know that it means that I will get to hold you and kiss your sweet little face.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, July 17, 2008
July 17, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Last night they had fireworks at the carnival, and you could see and hear them so clearly from the back porch. My favorite ones were the gold ones that exploded in a circle and then sparkled as they slowly trickled down. I stood there watching the whole thing, wondering if you could hear the loud booms and wishing you could see all of the beautiful colors and designs. I think maybe you heard the booms because every time a really loud one happened you kicked me.
I think about you constantly, Isaac, and I pray for you all the time. Sometimes Mommy doesn't know what to pray for for you. I want so badly for your little body to be okay and for you to live a long life here with us, but I know that eternity with Jesus is far better than life here. I just want you to know how much I love you, and that you'll always be a part of our family. You'll always be our first born, the first grandchild of my parents, and hopefully one day a big brother.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Last night they had fireworks at the carnival, and you could see and hear them so clearly from the back porch. My favorite ones were the gold ones that exploded in a circle and then sparkled as they slowly trickled down. I stood there watching the whole thing, wondering if you could hear the loud booms and wishing you could see all of the beautiful colors and designs. I think maybe you heard the booms because every time a really loud one happened you kicked me.
I think about you constantly, Isaac, and I pray for you all the time. Sometimes Mommy doesn't know what to pray for for you. I want so badly for your little body to be okay and for you to live a long life here with us, but I know that eternity with Jesus is far better than life here. I just want you to know how much I love you, and that you'll always be a part of our family. You'll always be our first born, the first grandchild of my parents, and hopefully one day a big brother.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
July 16, 2008
Dear Isaac,
You were quite the wiggler last night... much more than usual. It was so fun. Daddy came and tried talking right into my tummy to see if you could hear him. He would say hello to you and then put his ear and the side of his face on my tummy to see if you would respond. You did a couple of times, but I think he was hoping for a swift kick to the cheek. I love it that he did that... he really wants you to know his voice and to know him.
I woke up this morning to you moving all around, too. It's a great way to start my day because it reminds me that you're there and that God has given me wone more day with you. I wish I knew that there would be hundreds... thousands, even... but I am grateful for just one more. You are so precious to us.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
You were quite the wiggler last night... much more than usual. It was so fun. Daddy came and tried talking right into my tummy to see if you could hear him. He would say hello to you and then put his ear and the side of his face on my tummy to see if you would respond. You did a couple of times, but I think he was hoping for a swift kick to the cheek. I love it that he did that... he really wants you to know his voice and to know him.
I woke up this morning to you moving all around, too. It's a great way to start my day because it reminds me that you're there and that God has given me wone more day with you. I wish I knew that there would be hundreds... thousands, even... but I am grateful for just one more. You are so precious to us.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
July 15, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Today your story is going to be posted on the Children's National Medical Center website. I am so excited that your sweet life will have the chance to influence and impact even more people.
Last night Daddy and I layed in bed just feeling you move and wiggle around. He would tap on my tummy and you would kick or punch back... it was almost like a little game. He kisses you goodnight every night, Isaac... I don't know if you somehow know that or not, but I wanted to tell you. You are so special to us. We love talking about you, feeling you move, and just being "with" you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Today your story is going to be posted on the Children's National Medical Center website. I am so excited that your sweet life will have the chance to influence and impact even more people.
Last night Daddy and I layed in bed just feeling you move and wiggle around. He would tap on my tummy and you would kick or punch back... it was almost like a little game. He kisses you goodnight every night, Isaac... I don't know if you somehow know that or not, but I wanted to tell you. You are so special to us. We love talking about you, feeling you move, and just being "with" you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, July 14, 2008
July 14, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Yesterday I had the chance to visit with Kim and Beth, and the chance to get together with Kirsten for some coffee and dessert. All of them had questions about you. I loved having the chance to talk about you, even though some of the things we talked about made Mommy very sad.
I just want so much to know that I am going to be able to keep you when you are born, and that I am going to get to teach you to walk, how to ride a bike, put a Band-Aid on your boo-boo's when you fall, read to you before bed time, and all the other things that mommies dream about for their babies. It hurts my heart to know that God may ask me to give you back to Him. And although being with Him is a far better place, I would much rather have you here first.
I haven't even met you yet, and I already just love you so much, Isaac. I think about you all the time, wondering what you're doing in there to keep busy and pass the time. You are so precious to me and to Daddy.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Yesterday I had the chance to visit with Kim and Beth, and the chance to get together with Kirsten for some coffee and dessert. All of them had questions about you. I loved having the chance to talk about you, even though some of the things we talked about made Mommy very sad.
I just want so much to know that I am going to be able to keep you when you are born, and that I am going to get to teach you to walk, how to ride a bike, put a Band-Aid on your boo-boo's when you fall, read to you before bed time, and all the other things that mommies dream about for their babies. It hurts my heart to know that God may ask me to give you back to Him. And although being with Him is a far better place, I would much rather have you here first.
I haven't even met you yet, and I already just love you so much, Isaac. I think about you all the time, wondering what you're doing in there to keep busy and pass the time. You are so precious to me and to Daddy.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, July 13, 2008
July 13, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Last night Daddy took Mommy to a wonderful restaurant for dinner. We got dressed up, and it was so much fun to be able to go out and look like a cute mommy waiting for her baby to come. I am so proud to be your Mommy, Isaac.
You have been wiggling around a lot lately, and it's fun to start noticing a rhyme and reason to your patterns of being awake and asleep. It makes me feel like I am getting to know you a little bit. I can't wait to meet you in person.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Last night Daddy took Mommy to a wonderful restaurant for dinner. We got dressed up, and it was so much fun to be able to go out and look like a cute mommy waiting for her baby to come. I am so proud to be your Mommy, Isaac.
You have been wiggling around a lot lately, and it's fun to start noticing a rhyme and reason to your patterns of being awake and asleep. It makes me feel like I am getting to know you a little bit. I can't wait to meet you in person.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Saturday, July 12, 2008
July 12, 2008
Dear Isaac,
I am so glad it is finally the weekend and that Mommy and Daddy will have the chance to really relax a bit today. Yesterday while Daddy played golf, I went to visit with Sue. We sat by the pool and talked... a lot of the time we talked about you. She asked all kinds of things, like if I could feel you kick yet, and when you were the most active. I just love telling people all about you.
At small group last night we prayed for you, Isaac. We prayed for God to work a miracle and to heal your little body. We thanked Him for your life, for the meaning that it carries, and for how special you are.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
I am so glad it is finally the weekend and that Mommy and Daddy will have the chance to really relax a bit today. Yesterday while Daddy played golf, I went to visit with Sue. We sat by the pool and talked... a lot of the time we talked about you. She asked all kinds of things, like if I could feel you kick yet, and when you were the most active. I just love telling people all about you.
At small group last night we prayed for you, Isaac. We prayed for God to work a miracle and to heal your little body. We thanked Him for your life, for the meaning that it carries, and for how special you are.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Friday, July 11, 2008
July 11, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Yesterday after summer school I had the chance to come home and relax at the pool for a bit, then take a short nap. You have these periods where for a few days you aren't as active, then for a few days you are. Yesterday was one of your msot active days yet! I loved being able to rub or tap on my tummy and then have you kick back. It was sort of like a little game. I am grateful to have had the time to relax and to just be with you.
Karen had some of the girls from the neighborhood over last night for dessert. We had the chance to talk about you a little bit. They all love your name, and they loved the stories I was telling about your movement patterns. They also said that my tummy looks cute because of you being in there.
When I came home, Daddy had brought be a beautiful bouquet of flowers, full of some of my favorites... gerber daises and lillies. He is such a wonderful person, Isaac, and I wish that he was able to get to know you as well as I have. He tries, like when he kisses Mommy's tummy every night to say good night to you, and when he will try tapping on my tummy to get you to kick back. He wants you to know that he's there and that he loves you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Yesterday after summer school I had the chance to come home and relax at the pool for a bit, then take a short nap. You have these periods where for a few days you aren't as active, then for a few days you are. Yesterday was one of your msot active days yet! I loved being able to rub or tap on my tummy and then have you kick back. It was sort of like a little game. I am grateful to have had the time to relax and to just be with you.
Karen had some of the girls from the neighborhood over last night for dessert. We had the chance to talk about you a little bit. They all love your name, and they loved the stories I was telling about your movement patterns. They also said that my tummy looks cute because of you being in there.
When I came home, Daddy had brought be a beautiful bouquet of flowers, full of some of my favorites... gerber daises and lillies. He is such a wonderful person, Isaac, and I wish that he was able to get to know you as well as I have. He tries, like when he kisses Mommy's tummy every night to say good night to you, and when he will try tapping on my tummy to get you to kick back. He wants you to know that he's there and that he loves you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, July 10, 2008
July 10, 2008
Dear Isaac,
You must have been having a little dance party in Mommy's tummy yesterday... all day long! I could feel you wiggle during summer school, when I was visiting with Melanie (that may have been the chocolate chip cookies!), and last night while watching So You Think You Can Dance with Daddy. He came over to blow on my tummy to see what you would do. You didn't do anything...we'll have to try that one again. :)
Isaac, I have heard from so many more people in the past few days about how your sweet life has had an impact on them. I know that it is every mother's hope that their child would leave a legacy. For mommies and daddies who know Jesus, it's their hope that their children would make a difference in this world for Him. That's my hope and Daddy's hope... and that's what you're already doing! I know that some parents wait for years, or even a lifetime for their children to have the kind of impact that you are already having. You matter, Isaac. Your life matters... it's important, not only to Mommy and Daddy, but to the people who you are affecting that we don't even know. I am so proud of you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
You must have been having a little dance party in Mommy's tummy yesterday... all day long! I could feel you wiggle during summer school, when I was visiting with Melanie (that may have been the chocolate chip cookies!), and last night while watching So You Think You Can Dance with Daddy. He came over to blow on my tummy to see what you would do. You didn't do anything...we'll have to try that one again. :)
Isaac, I have heard from so many more people in the past few days about how your sweet life has had an impact on them. I know that it is every mother's hope that their child would leave a legacy. For mommies and daddies who know Jesus, it's their hope that their children would make a difference in this world for Him. That's my hope and Daddy's hope... and that's what you're already doing! I know that some parents wait for years, or even a lifetime for their children to have the kind of impact that you are already having. You matter, Isaac. Your life matters... it's important, not only to Mommy and Daddy, but to the people who you are affecting that we don't even know. I am so proud of you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
July 9, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Yesterday the lady at Children's Hospital contacted me and wanted to use a picture of YOU on their website... your famous thumbs up picture!! Mommy cried when she asked me this, because it si so special to me that other people will get to see you and get to know you a little bit.
I had a nice lunch with Julie yesterday and we talked all about you. I told her how thankful I was that this pregnancy has physically been very easy, and that I am trying to enjoy each day with you that I can.
There are so many people praying for you, sweet Isaac... people I know, people I don't know, and people who haven't prayed much before now. I am so proud to be your Mommy and that your life continues to touch the lives of so many people, including to high school girls in Taylor's cabin at Young Life camp who decided to start a relationship with Jesus after hearing your story. I am so proud of you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Yesterday the lady at Children's Hospital contacted me and wanted to use a picture of YOU on their website... your famous thumbs up picture!! Mommy cried when she asked me this, because it si so special to me that other people will get to see you and get to know you a little bit.
I had a nice lunch with Julie yesterday and we talked all about you. I told her how thankful I was that this pregnancy has physically been very easy, and that I am trying to enjoy each day with you that I can.
There are so many people praying for you, sweet Isaac... people I know, people I don't know, and people who haven't prayed much before now. I am so proud to be your Mommy and that your life continues to touch the lives of so many people, including to high school girls in Taylor's cabin at Young Life camp who decided to start a relationship with Jesus after hearing your story. I am so proud of you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
July 8, 2008
Dear Isaac,
We met with Dr. Iafolla yesterday. She's one of the head doctors for newborn babies at the hospital where you will be born. She very kindly answered all of my question, and told me to definitely bring an outfit for the doctors to put you in. I am looking forward to picking out just the right thing for you to wear and a snuggly blanket to wrap you in.
Today we have work again. It didn't go too badly yesterday, but I missed being able to feel more connected with you and more in tune to you moving. It's hard to do that with the students there. Later I am hoping to go to the pool for a little bit and spend some time in the water. It seems like you really like that.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
We met with Dr. Iafolla yesterday. She's one of the head doctors for newborn babies at the hospital where you will be born. She very kindly answered all of my question, and told me to definitely bring an outfit for the doctors to put you in. I am looking forward to picking out just the right thing for you to wear and a snuggly blanket to wrap you in.
Today we have work again. It didn't go too badly yesterday, but I missed being able to feel more connected with you and more in tune to you moving. It's hard to do that with the students there. Later I am hoping to go to the pool for a little bit and spend some time in the water. It seems like you really like that.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
Dear Isaac,
We had a terrible thunderstorm last night that kept both Mommy and Daddy awake last night. At one point, we were sure the lightning must have struck very nearby. I think the storm kept you awake, too... you were moving all over!
Today Mommy and Daddy go back to work to teach summer school. It is only a half day, but I would much rather be at home having smoe time to relax and just enjoy feeling you wiggle around. Please know that even though I will be working, I think about you all the time. I often rub my tummy to let you know that I am here and I am thinking about you... often, you'll poke me back. It's wonderful.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
We had a terrible thunderstorm last night that kept both Mommy and Daddy awake last night. At one point, we were sure the lightning must have struck very nearby. I think the storm kept you awake, too... you were moving all over!
Today Mommy and Daddy go back to work to teach summer school. It is only a half day, but I would much rather be at home having smoe time to relax and just enjoy feeling you wiggle around. Please know that even though I will be working, I think about you all the time. I often rub my tummy to let you know that I am here and I am thinking about you... often, you'll poke me back. It's wonderful.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, July 6, 2008
July 6, 2008
Dear Isaac,
This weekend Grammy and Grandpa Jack are here visiting. It has been nice to visit with them. Daddy played golf with Jack yesterday, and Grammy and I watched a movie and went to the pool. We went out for dinner in the evening, and I think you liked the lemonade I had... you did quite the little dance afterwards!
I put our thumbs up picture of you in the frame that Mom-Mom brought. It looks beautiful, and is sitting front and center on the bookshelf in our living room. I can see it every morning when I walk downstairs. I am so thankful for that picture of you. Any time I see or give a thumbs up now I think of you, and I know that I always will. It is so special... you are so special.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
This weekend Grammy and Grandpa Jack are here visiting. It has been nice to visit with them. Daddy played golf with Jack yesterday, and Grammy and I watched a movie and went to the pool. We went out for dinner in the evening, and I think you liked the lemonade I had... you did quite the little dance afterwards!
I put our thumbs up picture of you in the frame that Mom-Mom brought. It looks beautiful, and is sitting front and center on the bookshelf in our living room. I can see it every morning when I walk downstairs. I am so thankful for that picture of you. Any time I see or give a thumbs up now I think of you, and I know that I always will. It is so special... you are so special.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Saturday, July 5, 2008
July 5, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Yesterday we celebrated the 4th of July. Daddy and I went to the park downtown where they had all kinds of games of games and rides. There were clowns, men walking on stilts, and even a small petting zoo and pony rides. We had a nice lunch while we listened to the live music, and walked around for a bit. In the evening we went over to Kirsten and John's with the rest of small group for dinner. Everyone was asking all about you. We watched the fireworks, even though they were a little bit hard to see since the smoke was blowing in our direction.
Daddy and I had a lot of fun, but the day made us a little sad, too. I want so much to be able to keep you and to know that next year on the 4th of July we'd be pushing you in a stroller while we did all those things, letting you pet the sheep, or ride on the carousel. I don't know if that will be God's plan, but I want it to be my plan because I want so much to have you here with Mommy and Daddy. You are just so precious to us.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Yesterday we celebrated the 4th of July. Daddy and I went to the park downtown where they had all kinds of games of games and rides. There were clowns, men walking on stilts, and even a small petting zoo and pony rides. We had a nice lunch while we listened to the live music, and walked around for a bit. In the evening we went over to Kirsten and John's with the rest of small group for dinner. Everyone was asking all about you. We watched the fireworks, even though they were a little bit hard to see since the smoke was blowing in our direction.
Daddy and I had a lot of fun, but the day made us a little sad, too. I want so much to be able to keep you and to know that next year on the 4th of July we'd be pushing you in a stroller while we did all those things, letting you pet the sheep, or ride on the carousel. I don't know if that will be God's plan, but I want it to be my plan because I want so much to have you here with Mommy and Daddy. You are just so precious to us.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Friday, July 4, 2008
July 4, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Yesterday Mom Mom came to visit. She really wanted to feel you moving around in there, but unfortunately you weren't very active... even after the frozen yogurt I ate from Ben & Jerry's!
She brought us the most beautiful frame. It is blue and has white baby boots design at the top. At the bottom, she had your name engraved. I love seeing your name, especially when it looks so permanent. I don't know how long Mommy and Daddy will get to hold you before you go to be with Jesus. But I know that you are a permanent part of our family, and that your mark is permanently engraved on our hearts and in this world. You are having an impact.
I love you, Isaac. I am so proud to be your Mommy.
Love,
Mommy
Yesterday Mom Mom came to visit. She really wanted to feel you moving around in there, but unfortunately you weren't very active... even after the frozen yogurt I ate from Ben & Jerry's!
She brought us the most beautiful frame. It is blue and has white baby boots design at the top. At the bottom, she had your name engraved. I love seeing your name, especially when it looks so permanent. I don't know how long Mommy and Daddy will get to hold you before you go to be with Jesus. But I know that you are a permanent part of our family, and that your mark is permanently engraved on our hearts and in this world. You are having an impact.
I love you, Isaac. I am so proud to be your Mommy.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, July 3, 2008
July 3, 2008
Dear Isaac,
It was such a joy to be able to spend so much time looking at you yesterday. You were pretty wiggly for a while. Sometimes I could feel you while watching you move, and other times we just saw your little hands and feet wiggling away. You even turned your head a few times!!
What was really special for Daddy and I was that you first waved to us, and then gave us the thumbs up sign. The nice lady working the ultrasound machine was able to get a good picture of it to give to us.
I can't wait to be able to "see" you again in a few weeks. I wish I could just reach right in my tummy and hug you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
It was such a joy to be able to spend so much time looking at you yesterday. You were pretty wiggly for a while. Sometimes I could feel you while watching you move, and other times we just saw your little hands and feet wiggling away. You even turned your head a few times!!
What was really special for Daddy and I was that you first waved to us, and then gave us the thumbs up sign. The nice lady working the ultrasound machine was able to get a good picture of it to give to us.
I can't wait to be able to "see" you again in a few weeks. I wish I could just reach right in my tummy and hug you.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
July 2, 2004
Dear Isaac,
I continue to be amazed at the way your presence affects people. This morning I received an e-mail from a dear lady I have never met. In her e-mail, she told me about the very hard things that she has been going through and how she felt like she really didn't hear God and couldn't really find him in all that was going on. After explaining what has been happening, she said, "But tonight, I can see Him through you and your blessing Isaac. Even though you don't know me, your strength carries me..."
Isaac, I am so proud of you. I have told you this before, but I want you to know that your life matters her on this Earth. Your presence is bringing people closer to God and is showing them more of who Jesus is... that He's real, and that He loves us. Mommy and Daddy would love nothing more than for your life to bring other people closer to God, and that is exactly what you are doing, even while you're still in Mommy's tummy.
I love you so much, Isaac. I can't wait to "see" you at my doctor's appointment today.
Love,
Mommy
I continue to be amazed at the way your presence affects people. This morning I received an e-mail from a dear lady I have never met. In her e-mail, she told me about the very hard things that she has been going through and how she felt like she really didn't hear God and couldn't really find him in all that was going on. After explaining what has been happening, she said, "But tonight, I can see Him through you and your blessing Isaac. Even though you don't know me, your strength carries me..."
Isaac, I am so proud of you. I have told you this before, but I want you to know that your life matters her on this Earth. Your presence is bringing people closer to God and is showing them more of who Jesus is... that He's real, and that He loves us. Mommy and Daddy would love nothing more than for your life to bring other people closer to God, and that is exactly what you are doing, even while you're still in Mommy's tummy.
I love you so much, Isaac. I can't wait to "see" you at my doctor's appointment today.
Love,
Mommy
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
July 1, 2008
Dear Isaac,
It seems to me that you have turned in to quite the night owl, just like Daddy. For most of the day yesterday you were pretty quiet, almost concerningly quiet; as soon as the evening rolled around you were moving all over the place!! It was a little bit difficult to even fall asleep. I didn't mind, though... it made me smile.
Tomorrow we're going to the doctor's office and we're going to get the chance to "see" you when the doctor performs an ultrasound. I am really excited because by now so many of your little features are visible... like your nose, ears, eyes, and maybe even some hair on your head. I often wonder if you'll be born with hair on your head just like Daddy and I were.
I can't wait to see you tomorrow, and I can't wait until I finally get to meet you, hold you, and kiss you sweet little face.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
It seems to me that you have turned in to quite the night owl, just like Daddy. For most of the day yesterday you were pretty quiet, almost concerningly quiet; as soon as the evening rolled around you were moving all over the place!! It was a little bit difficult to even fall asleep. I didn't mind, though... it made me smile.
Tomorrow we're going to the doctor's office and we're going to get the chance to "see" you when the doctor performs an ultrasound. I am really excited because by now so many of your little features are visible... like your nose, ears, eyes, and maybe even some hair on your head. I often wonder if you'll be born with hair on your head just like Daddy and I were.
I can't wait to see you tomorrow, and I can't wait until I finally get to meet you, hold you, and kiss you sweet little face.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
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