You Don't Know it Yet

Dear Eli,

 

You don't know it yet, but on May 6th, they sent us your picture in an email. 

 

You don't know it, but you are loved as a son.   

 

You don't know it, but you have a mommy, daddy, and THREE sisters. 

 

You don't know it, but you have a bedroom of your very own. 

A  teddy bear is waiting against your pillow. 

 

You don't know it, but there are little boy sippy cups in our cabinet.

 

You don't know it, but little button down shirts are hanging in your closet. 

 

You don't know it, but you have buddies waiting to call you friend.

 

You have no idea, but this photo has melted us. 

We've looked at it, memorized it and looked at it again. 

That picture, and this 22 seconds, is all we've had of you. 



It has been enough though, son, to make us fall hard for you. 

 

You don't know it yet, but we've packed a suitcase with little shirts, socks and trucks for you. 

 

You don't know it yet, but we're coming for you, Eli. 

 

It'll probably be scary for you, so we are praying for your little heart.  We're praying that you'll sense our deep love for you quickly.  

 

We can't fully grasp it yet, but you are going to be a blessing in your own unique way to this team.  We trust that.  Lots of unknowns are ahead, but we'll walk the road together. 

 

You don't know it yet, but we've got some special times ahead.  Get ready, little man.  We're coming for you. 

 

Love,

Mommy and Daddy