A Religious Experience for an Athiest
I am getting a glimpse what it is like for Christians to love Jesus despite never seeing him. That is exactly how I feel about Peanut. I’ve never seen Peanut except as a vague blob on a screen, and I have yet to feel my child move, and so our relationship is mostly based on faith. It’s amazing that I can love someone so completely, that for all intents and purposes doesn’t yet exist. So here’s my prayer to my child.
Our child, who art unborn, Love be thy name. In our life to come, life will be fun, from infancy to grandkids. Give us the time to come to know you, and forgive us our mistakes, as we will forgive all of yours, and try not to stifle you, as we protect you from evil. For thine is our wisdom, our love, and our family, forever and ever.
Amen.
The miracles have only just begun. As this child grows every day for the rest of your life you will see miracles and wonders. My children still amaze me every day!! I hope you will enjoy being a parent as much as I have enjoyed it.
You were my first real miracle. I didn’t have the availability of an ultrasound to get to know you before you were born, but I was totally in love with you long before your birth. I can still remember the feeling I had when they placed you in my arms for the first time. You were so perfect. When you looked into my eyes I knew that you were a gift from God. And I have been grateful to him for that gift every day. I am so very proud of the man you have become. I know that I have made many mistakes as a parent, but somehow you turned into a beautiful person in spite of all my mistakes. I love you more each and every day and I can’t wait to hear your little one call me Grandma, or Grandy or anything else they want to make up. I’ll answer proudly to them all!! I love little “Peanut” too and I will try to be the best Grandma EVER!!