God Gave Us You.

Every parent MUST have this book.

If you don't have it, GET IT.

Someone had bought it for us after Makily was born. To be honest it was almost a year before I even was able to think about books and reading to her. I hate it that Makily's first year was so stressful. I wish I could go back and not have been so crazy depressed.

ANYWAY....

I remember the first time read this book. I was laying in bed with Makily and just happened to pick that book to read for bedtime. As I read along it choked me up and to this day I still can't get through it without crying.

This part especially gets to me EVERY TIME for obvious reasons.

"Every night, I prayed for you, my special child, I prayed that your bones would be straight and your heart would be strong. But most of all, I prayed that someday you would love God"

I DID in fact pray all those things for Makily while I was carrying her. I remember driving to work rubbing my belly and telling her how much I loved her. I would say "Makily you have to grow big and strong so when you come out we can do all kinds of fun things".

Ironic huh?

While God didn't give Makily a strong heart, she was born loving him. He hand picked her to do a special job on this earth. I am so blessed she is mine.

I read this book to Makily every night these days.

She pats the book and squeals like crazy the whole time.

I like to believe she knows exactly what I am saying and that is why she gets so excited.

No one will convince me any different.

Anyone know of any good adoption or foster child books?

J needs one.