she wondered how she would be as a mom. i knew she’d be amazing. he hinted about his fears of raising a girl. not a doubt in my mind that he’d be great. baby charis has only been here for three months but it’s obvious that amy and adam were born to parent this girl.
when daddy dresses charis in an outfit that is made up of a onesie, leggings and a hat all which include 3 different patterns and 5 shades of green, amy unashamedly brings her to church. she doesn’t make excuses or even tone down the ensemble for that matter because amy honors adam and the impact he’s already having on his girl to value uniqueness. charis will know the freedom that comes from being an individual and finding her identity outside of the label that’s sewn into her shirt. what a gift. they kiss her all the time. they snuggle her an awful lot. they giggle at her cooing, her funny faces and her bodily functions. i’m lucky enough to get to observe all of this on a regular basis and it makes me smile. i smile because i love them. i smile because my heart feels full for this place that the baby has taken their marriage. i smile because i get to play an intimate role as this story unfolds. and i smile because charis will walk through her life knowing deep down that there is something in her to be delighted in because of the way her parents have loved her.
the next time i walk into their home, i expect to see this next one BIG
my friend, she always laughs like she means it.
by jen
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