Happy Birthday Lizzy Lou!!

Dear Lizzy Lou,
I don't know where to begin...I guess I'll just start with I LOVE AND ADORE YOU!! You are the baby I longed for, prayed for, hoped for and had faith would come. Your name, Elizabeth, means "Promise of God". You are the fulfillment of His promises to me. Your middle name, Lucretia, means "full of light". You are filled with love, sweetness, compassion, and a desire to do whatever our Father in Heaven asks us to do.
The other day I wasn't feeling very well and you told me to lay down on the couch while you put a blanket on me and brought me as many stuffed animals as you could possibly fit on the couch next to me. What would I do without you?
I found a little book that echos my feelings exactly ...

If you weren't my little girl, there'd be a hole in the world!
A piece would be gone! We just couldn't go on! The world wouldn't work without YOU!
For who would share smiles and outshine the sun? Who would be doctor and help everyone? Who would give food to those needing some? It's a good thing you're my little girl!
If you weren't my little girl, there'd be a hole in our home! A piece would be gone! We just couldn't go on! Our family's no fun without YOU! For who would be princess, the fairest of all? Who would spin circles and dance down the hall? Who would be mommy to all of your dolls? It's a good thing you're my little girl!
If you weren't my little girl, there'd be a big hole in my heart! A piece would be gone! I just couldn't go on! My heart would be searching for YOU! For who would pick flowers to put in my vase? Who would give kisses all over my face? Who'd say "I love you" in sweet little ways? It's a good thing you're my little girl!
You're the best thing in life, the most wonderful part and I love you with my WHOLE heart!


I'm so glad you chose to come to earth. It is a joy and honor to be your mother.
Love,
Mommy