My Daughter Rebecca

Mother's Heart

author unknown

I loved you from the very start

You stole my breath, embraced my heart.

Our life together has just begun

You're part of me my little one

 As mother with child, each day I grew

My mind was filled with thoughts of you

 I'd daydream of the things we'd share

Like late-night bottles and teddy bears

Like first steps and skinned knees,

Like bedtime stories and ABC's

 I thought of things you'd want to know,

Like how birds fly and flowers grow

 I thought of lessons I'd need to share,

Like standing tall and playing fair
 
When I first saw your precious face,
I prayed your life be touched with grace

  I thanked the angels from above,
And promised you unending love

Each night I lay you down to sleep,
I gently kiss your head and cheek

I count your little fingers and toes;
I memorize your eyes and nose

I linger at your nursery door,
Awed each day I love you more

 Through misty eyes, I dim the light,
I whisper, "I love you" every night

 I loved you from the very start,
You stole my breath, embraced my heart

As mother and child our journey's begin,
My heart's yours forever little one.

Thank you Rebecca for making me a mommy. It is the greatest joy of my life! I love you!