Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Dear Sweet Daughter...






Dear Sweet Daughter,

As a girl I had a common dream, to be a mom someday.
My baby would have eyes of blue and hair the hue of hay.
But now my dreams have been transformed. New visions fill my head.
Now the tresses that I long to stroke are raven black instead.

And in my dreams those eyes are not so big or blue or round.
Now in my dreams they're almond shaped and colored cocoa brown.
And in my dreams my arms can stretch across enormous seas.
They reach half-way around the world and hold you close to me.

As you grow in your mother's womb, carefully knit together,
you're also growing in my heart, where you will stay forever.
And in my dreams the moment that your mother says good-bye,
I'll be right there to comfort you and hold you as you cry.

Our features may not look alike; we're different as can be.
But still I know the Father has created you for me.
And though I've not yet seen your face, or held your tiny hands,
and though we're half a world apart in very different lands.

I'll be right there to get you just as soon as God allows.
But til He says the time is right I give to you this vow.
I'll pray for your protection every night on bended knee.
For God will hold you in His arms, until you're here with me.


This poem was by Gayle Leubecker.


Beautiful, and sums it all up right now.
A bit frustrated lately, and a bit stir crazy.

Love to all...hope you enjoy!!
~Alli

5 comments:

heather said...

Simply beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Love you dearly and rooting for all THREE of you every day. I can think of no two people better suited for the role of parenthood, and no little girl more lucky than the one who will be Avery Lin.

Gary and Allison said...

Thank you Abby & Heather!!!

Christa Bertram said...

Cry, cry, tear, tear. OK, next time warn me about these posts and I won't read them. I'm a basket case.
Love ya,
Christa

Gary and Allison said...

I'll try to put up a warning next time... :)

We should have lunch or something before you go back and the studio starts up. Would love to talk to you!!