Dear Jonathan

Dear Jonathan,

My heart warms when I think of your smile. I know that God loves us, blessing us with such wonderful child. Your mom had difficult pregnancy, and the doctors told us that you were going to be born 11-13 weeks premature. We prayed everyday for you to hang on a little longer, while your mom was bedridden. You were strong and hung on as long as you could, coming out to see this beautiful world on February 1^st, on the year of the dragon, just like me. Even though you were 7 weeks early, you weighed in at healthy 5 pounds and 11 oz. without complications, and you were as big as most full term babies. You should have seen your mom and me cry. I never thought I could be so overwhelmed with joy.
You are an active child with a deafening cry. Your mom had to sleep with you on the couch many nights, so I could get my sleep. That was quite sweet of her. She stays home full time so she can take care of you and Joseph. Many families in this area simply can’t afford to live without two incomes, but somehow we manage. There is not even a single day I don’t take our situations for granted. God loves us and he always provides for us. It’s probably hard for you to believe that when you read this but it’s one of the fundamental truths about Him. Our lives are short here on earth compare to eternity, but it is a good place if we keep strong faith.
We love you Jonathan, and we’ll always be proud of you.

Mom and Dad