Amina's First Birthday- Cincinnati, Ohio
Impatiently waiting. Listening to every beep and ding. I wanted to act on my impulsivity and silence all the alarms. Instead, I sat quietly at your mother’s feet. I sat quietly as my thoughts raced. “Isn’t it too soon?”, “Will she be healthy?”, “Will she know my voice?”, Will she love us?” “I know she will be perfect.”. My thoughts were sporadic. I had to look around to distract myself. I looked around the room and I locked eyes with your Uncle Alfie. He was just as nervous as I was. Then, I glanced at your incredibly brave parents. I did not want to make contact for too long as I didn’t want to induce any further anxiety. Your beautiful parents awaited your arrival, geared up for the preordained. I was amazed by your mother’s pose, as she embraced your transition into this world. It was truly one of the most beautiful experiences that I will never forget. After a long yet brief night, on October 29th, 2022, you were born.
From the beginning, God oversaw this timeline. What are the odds that you were born on the morning of your parent’s baby shower? Unexpected was your entrance but timely was your adoration in our hearts. Looking at your face that morning, our lives would forever be changed.
Amina,
You have brought a softness to my heart that I can only thank God for. You are one of the brightest lights, with so much personality. I am thankful to love you, little lady! I pray for God's continual guidance and protection over you and your life. I promise to help guide you to live a life vivaciously but also, in the most pleasing way to our Lord and Savior.
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4
Love,
Auntie Eshie
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