You’ve already changed everything

For the better 

You are the letter – to my former and future self 

Oh, just in the past 72 hours – the excitement me and your father have felt 

Though you’re just the size of an orange seed

We’re giving you everything you need 

I want you to know you’re wanted

Always know that 

All your days have been foretold 

You’re part of a great history that continues to unfold 

Don’t fear mean people or skeletons 

There’s nothing new, kid 

But I can’t wait for you to see the ocean for the first time 

We’ll go often

You’ll love where we live 

You’ll be forever mine

Though I’ve learned it’s unwise to hold anything too tightly

Remember, kid, that God is mighty

You’re a miracle

So is everyone else

And everyone, even mean persons, are someone’s baby

It’s freezing now and you’re just a few weeks old

The future is uncertain and there’s a lot to unfold

We’re both standing behind a curtain

Time has never been slower 

Me and my husband (your father) went to the beach today

We talked endlessly of how we look forward to seeing you in October