My first baby boy is 8!

I honestly cannot believe that I have been a Mother for 8 years.  That a little over 8years ago Dr. Joel Falk placed the most precious 9pound 9oz baby boy in my arms.  That very single moment, I had waited and desired for my entire life. How do I express the love that I feel for him and the moment that my life forever changed when he was given to me.  My heart was taken over, my life before was completely forsaken and willingly at that.  He was perfect, beautiful and soft.  I knew that moments before this his sweet spirit was with Jesus. He had been sent to me with love and trust to tend to and nurture.  I have wondered if I have done what the Savior had hoped.  If he is well pleased with the Mother that I have become.  The Mother that I strive to be.  My sweet Derick is a kind, loving little boy.  He is silly and has no shame!  He loves to be the center of attention and loves all sports.  He is a worry wart to the core!!  He always has everyone else's needs in thought before he acts for himself.  Derick is honest even if it means he is going to get in trouble. He is SO excited to be a Boy Scout.  He is taking this new role very seriously,  we are proud of him for wanting to work so hard ALL THE TIME! Derick is my sweet love.  He holds my heart in his every smile.   I am so greatful that I am his Momma.  I am beyond thankful that he is mine for the Eternities!  I am so proud that Derick has chosen to be baptized, that he understands what this covenant means and that he is looking forward to that day.  Derick, I love you, I love you, I LOVE YOU!!!   HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY DERICK!