Worth the Wait

I love this card given to me by my friend Dawn. She is one of the people God used to provide so many things I needed for Miss Abbey through. When I was paperchasing I was very concerned about how I would buy baby furniture, clothes, etc. Two Easter's ago we were at picnic and I told Dawn and her husband that I was adopting. She got goosebumps and tears in her eyes and promptly announced that she wanted to give me her lovely crib and changing table. It then went on to strollers, bedding, and clothing. I think her DH was worried she may just give me their whole house. Anyway, this card came with a lovely storybook for girls and another load of cute clothes. Inside was something very special her mother had once written and I am sharing it with you...

A daughter, an astonishment, a perfection
The newest thing in the world. So small. So packed with secrets. And everyday brings fresh wonders - for every gesture, every smile is an enchantment.
Everything is unexpected (quick, see what she's done now).
Her face lights up when you - most ordinary you - come into sight. Your songs delight her. You are the one who can soothe her to sleep, drive off her terrors, lift her from tears to laughter.
She is so beautiful, so eager, so resolute, so funny and amazing, and she loves you with all her heart. No one has failed who has so dear a daughter.

Beautifully said Maureen, who I believe is watching from heaven and whose love lives on in the hearts of her children and grandchildren.