Five years ago, a sweet little angel entered the world and made me a mommy for the very first time. We welcomed a sweet little 6lb 8oz baby, Madison Brooke Williams on July 21st 2008. She had the tiniest little squealy cry and such a precious little face. I will never forget the look of awe and joy on her daddy's face as he first laid eyes on her. His world was won by the tiniest little handful of preciousness. I remember watching him hold her with such ownership and pride and in the same sense fear and caution. What a sweet day that was, and a day I'll absolutely never ever forget.
Five years later, we have a little girl who greets life each morning around 6:15 am and gets busy playing, singing and rejoicing that morning has come. She is so cheerful each morning with such a sweet countenance and you can't help but be revived by her freshness for the day. She loves breakfast, no matter what it is, and eats at least two helpings of whatever it is.
She is becoming such a good big sister and often helps get Hannah out of bed each morning (who is not so much the early riser). She loves to help and encourage those around her and often does so without even being asked. Her sweet little spirit is so compassionate, and the thought of hurting anyone's feelings brings her to shambles.
Her roles and responsibilities are growing along with her. After breakfast each morning she cleans up her breakfast dishes (and sometimes Hannah's too), gets herself dressed (sometimes unassisted with clothing choice), brushes her teeth, and makes her bed. She helps unload the silverware out of the dishwasher, and for supper she sets the table, and takes everyone's dishes to the sink when finished. She loves to be entrusted with new responsibilities and often looks for them on her own, like when I fold laundry, she loves to help fold towels and wash cloths. I have absolutely been amazed at her desire to help and willingness to do so. I had no idea she was even capable of some of the things she does.
We start Kindergarden next monday and I am living in a state of disbelief that my sweet little baby girl is no longer my baby girl. She has grown into a beautiful little girl that the Lord is using to sanctify me day in and day out. He uses her to humble me as I see my own mistakes being lived out in her, but he uses her to encourage me as I see her come to grips with her mistakes and grow from them. God uses my children to hold a mirror in front of my face and show me who I really am, but He's so gracious to give me a chance anyway.
As I watch her grow, I pray that the Lord will continue making Himself bigger and bigger to her. I pray that He would cultivate a heart within her to Worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. I pray that He would protect her from the world's grips and that she would see and understand the hope that is in Christ alone. I pray also for a strong desire within her to serve others and share the love of Christ. I trust He has beautiful plans for her life, and I pray I'm able to witness them.
Madie Brooke, we love you my dear one and are so privileged to be your Mommy and Daddy. We are so thankful for your life and look forward to watching you in the days ahead as you meet your "adopted" sibling and take ownership over being their big sister much like you have with Hannah. I know you will be wonderful!
Madie, you are such a special part of our family and I am so thankful for your part! We love you to the moon and back, to Bella's house and back, to Mimi and Grandaddy's house and back and to heaven and back!!!
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