Shortly after breakfast, Emily started to feel sick. She threw up for about 2 hours very nervous about kindergarten and not knowing anyone. She finally took a shower and started to perk up. She was very excited about wearing her new outfit - and her brand new tennis shoes sealed the deal. Once we put those on, she was ready to go! Isn't it just like a girl to get cheered up over new shoes?
Here comes the bus. . . 
Still takes my breath away to look at these pictures of her climbing onto that huge bus! When it pulled away I felt like I had done something I wasn't supposed to do. I literally felt it in my chest . . . like I should chase the bus and get her back!!! Brian was crying.
But soon the day was over and she was climbing off the big bus!
Emily Loraine 8-11-2009
It is midnight the night before you start kindergarten. I am still up, thinking about you. How is it possible that you are ready for school? On the verge of turning 6. My baby girl is starting school. I hope I have instilled in you how much you are loved. I hope I have told you all the wonderful traits I see in you. I hope my time at home with you has shown you what a gift you are to me. Wow. You are such an awesome little girl. You are so smart and sharp. I love to watch you learn and grow. I have lived life differently since you came along – lived it through your eyes. And it has been beautiful and exciting. I LOVE how you live life – so fully and freely. You give it your all! That is awesome.
I love to think back about when I found I was pregnant with you. We were so excited, yet scared of what life would hold. Then there is the conversation I had with your daddy when I suggested the name “Emily Loraine.” That was it. He was sold. It was the same way the day you were born. We both loved you instantly. Wanted what was best for you. Fought over what was best for you. As you grew – you were so smart. You talked so much so early! My friends were all amazed at your words!
Then you became a big sister. You were too busy for Madeline at first – too busy exploring and learning new things on your own. But as you grew up you two became the best of friends. Always playing together! And then there was Kate. You LOVED that baby girl from the beginning. You are such an amazing sister and friend to Maddie and Kate. They are blessed to have you.
Emily Loraine, God made you so special. He has a plan for your life. I pray you will follow His lead and listen to Him. I pray that you will be a good friend to kids that need a friend. In that way they will see Jesus in you.
You will LOVE school. You will excel in school. I have no doubt. I just have doubts in if I have done well enough with my job up til now. I pray you will forgive me for the areas I have fallen short. I love you so much and want to be the best mom I can be for you. You deserve wonderful parents that love you and make you feel secure! You are so loved, little one.
Your Mom
Emily Loraine 8-11-2009
It is midnight the night before you start kindergarten. I am still up, thinking about you. How is it possible that you are ready for school? On the verge of turning 6. My baby girl is starting school. I hope I have instilled in you how much you are loved. I hope I have told you all the wonderful traits I see in you. I hope my time at home with you has shown you what a gift you are to me. Wow. You are such an awesome little girl. You are so smart and sharp. I love to watch you learn and grow. I have lived life differently since you came along – lived it through your eyes. And it has been beautiful and exciting. I LOVE how you live life – so fully and freely. You give it your all! That is awesome.
I love to think back about when I found I was pregnant with you. We were so excited, yet scared of what life would hold. Then there is the conversation I had with your daddy when I suggested the name “Emily Loraine.” That was it. He was sold. It was the same way the day you were born. We both loved you instantly. Wanted what was best for you. Fought over what was best for you. As you grew – you were so smart. You talked so much so early! My friends were all amazed at your words!
Then you became a big sister. You were too busy for Madeline at first – too busy exploring and learning new things on your own. But as you grew up you two became the best of friends. Always playing together! And then there was Kate. You LOVED that baby girl from the beginning. You are such an amazing sister and friend to Maddie and Kate. They are blessed to have you.
Emily Loraine, God made you so special. He has a plan for your life. I pray you will follow His lead and listen to Him. I pray that you will be a good friend to kids that need a friend. In that way they will see Jesus in you.
You will LOVE school. You will excel in school. I have no doubt. I just have doubts in if I have done well enough with my job up til now. I pray you will forgive me for the areas I have fallen short. I love you so much and want to be the best mom I can be for you. You deserve wonderful parents that love you and make you feel secure! You are so loved, little one.
Your Mom
2 comments:
Love your sweet letter to Emily! So special!
You are such a good mommy Ellen!! Such a sweet letter!
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