Dear sweet, precious Taylor,
The night before you were born, I couldn't sleep. I was so ready to see your sweet face, hold your precious hands and touch your tiny feet, I just stayed up filled with excitement. You came into this world at 7:14am on June 9th and have been such a blessing ever since that joyful morning.
Since the day you were born you had a gentleness about you. We call you sweet Taylor because of your sweet nature. We picked this verse for your infant baptism and these words so perfectly say what your father and I want to say. We pray that you will be a loving, Godly woman who lets her light shine for Jesus and cares deeply for others.
"You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God." 1 Peter 3:4
My dear Taylor, you've grown so much this year. Your beautiful smile can light up a room. You are learning to walk...every time you take some steps your beam with excitement. You're loving...you love your big sister so very much and it's so amazing watching you two. You love to sit in my lap and play. I like to think it's because you want to cuddle...but I probably just make a comfy chair! You love to clap and wave. You LOVE to snuggle with your blankie at nap and bedtime. You hold your arms out behind you and wrap your blanket around you...it's so very precious! You love sucking your thumb. The paci didn't stand a chance against your thumb. Your favorite toy...isn't a toy. It's your big sister's green anywhere chair. You love it! You have a tender heart and a joyous laugh. I can't wait to see you grow and see who you will become.
A year ago I made a video of pictures from the day you were born and the first couple of weeks. The song I chose is titled "Hold to Jesus." My sweet Taylor, if there is one thing I want for you in this life, is that you will hold onto Jesus and be His. These words are our prayer for you sweetheart
You're a little piece of heaven
You're a golden ray of light
and I wish I could protect you
from the worries of this life
but if there's one thing I could tell you
it's no matter what you do
hold to Jesus, He's holding onto you
The world will try to tell you
that might is more than right
and beauty's on the outside
and being good's a losing fight
but remember what I've told you
because the world will make you choose
hold to Jesus, He's holding onto you
Hold on to Jesus, and cling to His love
rest deep in His mercy, whenever things get rough
and don't lose sight of His goodness
and don't ever doubt this truth, that when you hold onto
Jesus He's holdin onto you
Hear me dear Jesus,
rock this little one to sleep
keep her close when she's scared, and
give her grace when she's weak.
I know she'll stumble, but I know she'll make it through
if You hold onto her just like You said You do
hold her Jesus so she'll hold on tight to You
We love you so very much, Taylor!! We give thanks to the Lord for allowing us to be your parents! Happy 1st Birthday baby!!!
Love,
Mommy & Daddy
