Description:This was made for the Memory Safe Spring Survivor contest. But I lost. So I'm posting it here, cause y'all are my first scrappin' home.
I love the journalling on this one.
I used to think the most beautiful thing in the world was a flower, or a sunset, or maybe a tree.
And then, there was you.
I realized that true beauty was in tiny toes and fingers and a baby smile. As you grew, so did my idea of beauty.
I used to think expressing faith was about worship and praise.
And then, there was you.
I saw the needs of the children of the church in your needs. I found my call to faithful service in children's ministry. As you grew, so did my role in the church.
I used to think my husband was a wonderful man, sweet and caring.
And then, there was you.
I realized that I never knew how much love Scott had in his heart. I watched him literally leap for joy by my side when you were born. As you grew, I understood that the best father in the world was the man I had married.
I used to love my mother, but think she was overprotective, and maybe a bit pushy.
And then, there was you.
I finally understood my mother through the life of my child. I was given a gift of a talented, intelligent little girl, just like me in so many ways. How could I not protect her, and push her to be the best she could be? As you grew, I became my mother.
I used to think that a big house, and a big bank account, meant you were successful.
And then, there was you.
I figured out that a good daycare, dance and music lessons, and vacations drain bank accounts. As you grew, I realized I will remember every recital, caring teacher, and hug with a giant mouse. The smile on your face is my measure of success.
I used to think my highest call was to be a teacher.
And then, there was you.
I figured out that the first, and best teachers are mothers and fathers. Maybe that's why you (and your brother) are my kids at home. Then we have "my kids at school", "my drama kids", "my kids at church".... As you grew, I realized that being a mother is just as important.
I used to be incomplete.
(title)And then... there was you.
Products Used:Chatterbox, Scenic Route Paper Co.; Stampin' Up Ribbon
Making Memories Brads
American Crafts stickers
