I thought now would be a good time for me to introduce myself. My real name is Lauren, but you can call me Mama (at least, that's what my other 2 call me). I am not sure who you are yet, but I want you to know that I have been thinking a lot about you. Long before you were even born, God put YOU on my heart. He hasn't given me any other information about you. I don't know your past. I don't know where you are. I don't know what you look like. I'm not sure if you are a boy or a girl. I certainly don't know your name. Although I don't know much about you yet, I do know that God has brought you into my home. I know you are 'fearfully and wonderfully made in the likeness of Christ.' Everything else...well,we can discover later. Until then, let's just say you and I already have a lot in common. Let me go ahead and introduce you to the other members of your family. Your dad is named Christopher, but we call him Chris. He is a red head. There aren't that many of them around. He is laid back and gentle. He is totally trustworthy. He always tries to do the right thing. He is very talented and you will learn a lot from him. He will love you with all of his heart too. Just like me.
You have 2 brothers. Mattox is 3. He is working on sharing. Hopefully by the time you arrive, he will have that down. He loves trains, trucks, and about anything that has an engine. He is very sensitive and smart. He makes me laugh without trying, because he is also very serious. Sam is your other brother. He is only 1, but is very big boy. I am saving his hand-me-downs in case you want them. Sam is the comedian of the family. He takes after dad. He knows what he wants, and if he doesn't get it, you will hear a big screech. It's a bit ear piercing, but after a while, you should get used to it. He also likes transportation. He is learning so much right now, but know this; you are in for some good laughs with him as your brother.
I think you are coming to a pretty cool family. We aren't perfect or rich, but we have a lot to offer. We are all on this journey together...here to lean on each other, learn from each other, support each other, and uplift each other. The goal? To become all that Christ would want us to be. To serve Him. You see, just like you aren't going to be in your temporary home forever...we won't be here forever. There is a bigger picture. I don't want to get too deep too soon, but just remember that. The bigger/eternal picture.
We will have to keep our chins high on this journey. It will be LONG. Way tooo long. There will be setbacks. Honestly, it will probably be one of the hardest journey's dad and I will ever go on. But the good news is God has already walked it out. Step by step. So...when things seem to be going nowhere, and you feel stuck and alone..like no one cares about you. Remember that I do. Remember that I think of you often. Actually..more like constantly. In God's timing, you will help complete our family. Until then. Hugs, Kisses, Prayers, and all the love a mom can give. :)
Love,
Mom
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