Andi - How could I have known?
How could I have known when Dr. Sandefur looked at me and said, "It’s a girl, momma" how much my whole life would change in that instant? Written at Andi's graduation from college - May, 2005
How could I have known when I first felt your sweet breath on my cheek how many exciting "events" you would breathlessly share with me during your teenage years?
How could I have known when I first looked at your tiny feet that you would someday be one of the best high jumpers in the state?
How could I have known when you first curled your tiny hand around my pinky that you would use those hands to worship God through sign language?
How could I have known when I first laughed at your baby giggles how much we would laugh together during our lives?
How could I have known when you first toddled to me that I was holding my arms out to catch my future best friend?
How could I have known when I first read you a story about God that you would grow up to be a leader in our church?
How could I have known that when you first learned to print that someday I would find a note under my pillow about you getting your first kiss?
How could I have known when I took you to Miss Pam’s preschool that you would grow up to graduate college with honors?
How could I have known these things? I couldn’t have. God has been so gracious to me to allow me to watch all these joys unfold over the years. Raising you was an awesome adventure. The depth of the pride I have in you and the extent of my love for you - you may never know. You are a remarkable example of a Godly young woman, a wonderful wife and some day I know you will be a fantastic momma yourself. I love you baby girl.
Momma
