I lost it to a little 8 pound 11 oz newborn named Timothy Shane Stevens! All he had to do was grab my little finger and look into my eyes and I was a complete goner. Till that moment, I never knew just how much you could fall in love with a child or how much joy a child could bring to your life. It is a moment that I will never forget!
At 23, Tim is still a joy for me! I have loved watching him grow into the strong man that he is today. It has just happened so quickly. Yesterday, I was snuggling with this tiny, sweet baby. Today, I am talking on the phone to a tall, handsome, kind man. A man who loves his wife, is passionate about his dream, and works hard to be the kind of person he should be. A man who has faced tough times and big obstacles, but is still standing strong. I am proud of him and look forward to seeing all that he is able to accomplish and become!
Yes, I miss that tiny baby, the rambunctious toddler, the funny teenager, and Tim at every age in between. I miss kissing his fuzzy head when he sat beside me on the sofa watching TV. I miss the long, face-to-face talks that we had for many, many nights when he was in junior-high and high school. I miss his hugs now that he is in too-far-away Dallas. But, all those memories make me smile. They are a treasure that I carry with me every single day.
Happy birthday, Tim! I love you more than you can ever know!
Mom
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