Rear view Mirror Feelings

Dear Little Dude,

The other day we drove past the MTC (Missionary Training Center) on our way to Target. It was a Wednesday. The day that new missionaries come into the MTC. As I drove by there was a handsome young man in a dark suit getting his picture taken by the sign out front. He was beaming and his mom was there taking his picture.Thoughts can come very quickly, and mine usually do. I thought about you and how in 18 quick years Daddy and I would be dropping you off in that very same spot and taking that same picture. Probably because I am pregnant, but more than likely because I am your mom, I teared up and glanced back at you in the rear view mirror and there you were with a big milk ring around your mouth with your tongue hanging out and smiling so sweetly. My heart melted. I felt such gratitude and love for you and an overwhelming nudge from the spirit to write this down for you. So, that is what I am going to do from now on. I will write you letters and one day you will read them and you will be reminded, again, of how much I love you. And I do love you little boy, more than you might ever be able to comprehend.

Sweet Dreams,
Mom