Sweet Little Ellie,
Tonight I sat holding you and you were wide awake. You are so alert for a newborn, you are simply amazing. You often catch my gaze and our eyes lock for several minutes. In those precious moments I feel like I can see into eternity. You make me think about heaven and how you were just there. You make me think about my Heavenly Father looking down on you and missing you in His arms. You, little one, remind me of all that is precious to me.
Tonight your little head was turned far to the right, looking away from me. I turned you so I could see into your eyes. Seconds later you turned your head again, staring intently to the right. Again I turned your head and almost instantly you turned back.
"Sweet girl, what are you looking at?" I asked you out loud. I turned to look in the direction you had been looking and suddenly froze. I realized that you had been looking towards a picture of Christ we have on our wall.
Tears filled my eyes.
I know they say newborns can only see a short distance, but you... you were looking at your Savior. You seemed to be communicating with Him. I'm sure you were telling Him how much you miss Him and love Him. Perhaps you were telling him your experiences in your new little body, with all of the crazy bubbles and burps, the kisses and hugs.
Never stop looking to Him, sweet girl. He is there, and He is watching over you.
Always.
I love you so much! Thank you for bringing heaven into our home.
Love,
Mommy
