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

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

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

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

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

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

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