Precious

Precious miracle

As I was rocking Giana to sleep tonight, I was thinking what a precious miracle she is to our family. It amazes me how someone so small can change one's world in an instant. We hear so many times- your lives will never be the same when you have a little one. It is so true! She is our world. Her precious gummy smile lights up our day. We prayed long and hard for our precious daughter. We are amazed each and every day at God's grace and His perfect timing.

Precious time

 I can't believe she will be 5 months in a couple weeks. It reminds me how precious our time is in this life. I want to treasure every smile, giggle, cry, sniffle, roll....Treasure your precious time with your child(s). Guard that time with every thing that you have. Each day is a precious gift from God. This may sound silly but when Giana sometimes wakes up in the middle of the night (she is a wonderful sleeper- 8pm to at least 7am!); I look forward to that precious time. I don't care if I'm exhausted; I treasure that time with her because I know it will soon be gone. The three of us have a precious "family" day every week. We look forward to this day where we can spend time just the three of us. Time with family is precious!

Precious family

Today was a special day. My mom flew in to spend precious time with Giana (and us). It softens my heart to see her love on Giana. I remember when mom, dad, and Ashley came when Giana was first born- what a precious time that was for all of us! Mom stayed longer to help this first-time mommy. She was a huge blessing. That time with her I will always hold close to my heart. I desire and pray that God will give Giana and me the same precious relationship that I have with my mom. A mother and daughter bond is so strong. I am blessed to have a precious mother and now also a precious daughter. God is so good. 

Sharing my thoughts on my precious family, I would be remiss if I didn't mention my husband. He and I have been through a lot (as I continue blogging, I will share more) in our almost four years of marriage. I believe we have grown stronger through each day, trial, and joy together. It's not a perfect marriage-what marriage is? :) But I love him more than anything and he is so precious to me. I admire his passion for ministry, love for his family, and love for the Lord. I love my precious family. 

God has given each of something we call precious. Treasure your precious something today and everyday. 

Until next time! :)   -AM