When Wesley, was born Lorri and I were delighted. We had waiting and prayed for 7 years for a child. We had almost given up. When we found out we were pregnant with number two I got nervous. As foolish as it sounds, I loved my son so much I didn’t know if there would be enough love left for another child. I was afraid I would love one more than the other.
As we had with Wesley, we had decided to wait to find out whether we were having a boy or a girl. So the delivery room that morning was filled with anticipation. When Katie entered the world, I could only weep–we had a little girl. Holding her for the first time alleviated any fears I had about how much love would be left for her. God had placed within me more than enough love for both of our children. And while I loved Wesley, my love for Katie was not greater or less than, just different.
From day one Katie and I have shared the unique bond reserved for Daddies and little girls. Soon after she began to walk, I remember coming home from an overnight trip. When I opened the back door and she “toddled” toward me with arms flung wide open laughing “Daddy”, I knew I was hooked. Today she still does the same thing–every single day. She is always the first one to greet me at the back door, she is always the one who wants to sit next to Daddy at dinner and read me a story at the end of the day. She’s my little girl.
To say that I love my children is an understatement. There is nothing more precious or sacred than the gift of a child. As parents we have been entrusted with two young lives. It is a privilege and a great responsibility, and one that we do take very seriously. If we fail, we fail our children and their children. If we succeed, their lives will show it.
Some measure success by wealth, fame or even the number of friends. I measure success by the joy of my children. There are many things that I’ll never be able to give them, but with God’s help, courage and strength I can lead them to Christ, their hope and salvation–who has more than enough love for all of His children.
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