The greatest gift

Out of all the things I am so fortunate to be able to give to my baby I really think the greatest gift will be her family. By the time she is born she will have 6 great-grandparents! That alone is an amazing thing.

When I look at my family tree I see a lot of MIAs, and question marks. It's got so many added branches it's nearly impossible to draw out. The question of family has always been such a difficult one to answer.

But Ryleigh will be born into a great family. She will hopefully get a chance to meet all 6 great-grandparents. And she is so lucky to have two sets of grandparents that will be there to love her and spoil her. Not to mention the added bonus that they're all Christians. I know a lot of prayers have gone out on her behalf since day 1..... actually, knowing my grandfather he's been praying about his future great-grandkids for years. And I don't think I could ask for anything more for my child.

I am also proud of myself. On my mom's side of the family I am the first one to have a child in marriage, and not out of wedlock. I am so glad that I will have nothing to hide from my daughter. I love her daddy so so much, and she was planned and wanted. She will never have to go through life thinking she was an accident. She will hopefully grow up with all her cousins, and aunts and uncles, and grandparents around. She will be able to laugh at all the family stories we tell. As she grows we will see bits and pieces of our family showing through in her personality. I can't wait.

And maybe this is a little over-emotional but what can I say, I'm pregnant. Haha.