Dear Andrew...

Dear Andrew,



It seems like we haven't spent quite as much time preparing for you as we did for your sister, and for that we apologize. I do want you to know that you will never just be second in our minds or our hearts-- you will always be equally as important and equally as special as your big sister. It is our heart's desire that you never feel as if you are being compared to her in any way-- we know you are your own unique individual, even now as you are growing in Mommy's womb. We know you will have your own characteristics and personality and that you will grow and learn at your own pace. We can't wait to see what you're like! (Also, if your activity level in the womb is any indication of your activity level once you are outside, then I'm going to start resting now!...)



Andrew, we hope you will know how much you are already loved. When your Daddy and I were married, we prayed that we would have many healthy, happy children in our home. We had no idea when you would come, what you would be like, or even what type of parents we would be-- but we already held so much love for you. We've been praying that you will grow to love Jesus even more than you love Mommy & Daddy, and that you will come to know Him at a young age. We've been praying that you will grow up with values and virtues that are pleasing to God-- pure and holy in His sight. We pray for your future spouse, that you will become a little gentleman and treat her as a bride of Christ.



Mommy & Daddy aren't the only ones who love you, either-- you are so blessed to have two sets of grandparents, all sorts of aunts & uncles, and 4 boy cousins! Even people who don't even know Mommy & Daddy that well have already shown their love by giving you clothes and other baby things you'll need! And your big sister may not quite understand right now about who you are or what you'll be in relationship to her, but we tell her about you all the time, and we teach her how to be gentle and loving toward babies-- our prayer is that one day the two of you will be very best friends, or at the very least, have a great amount of respect for each other.



So, little boy, we can't wait to meet you (of course, you can take your time & finish growing & developing in there for now) and learn all about you! We know that you will be a perfect addition to our little family and hope that you will feel as loved and welcomed as you truly are!



Love, Mommy & Daddy