August | 2016 | phillipamory

The late Jimmy V said: To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. Number three is you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.

screen-shot-2016-09-21-at-8-09-37-am This past Saturday I was honored to preside over the Christening of my granddaughter, Kinslee Blair Watters. It was a day full of laughter, thoughts about the future, and lots of joyful tears.

My daughter and her husband collaborated to write a moving poem for their daughter, that personified the sentiment of the day.

Mommy and Daddy decided to have a baby, Daddy wanted a boy, Mommy wanted a little lady.

Soon we had gone on countless Doctor trips and saw ultrasounds of you without fingertips.

Finally, one revealed what we’re bringing into this world – a perfect, beautiful, baby girl.

June 23rd was the date they set but that was a day that wouldn’t be met.

Your schedule was busy; it would have been a bother, so daddy had to wait to become a father.

So June 28th the doctor said was the day, Mommy and Daddy sat in the hospital afraid, but we knew this would be the best decision we ever made

Everything would be fine, it would go according to plan – daddy sat there nervous, holding onto mommy’s hand.

And as the hours passed, and the contractions grew stronger mommy and daddy thought “this couldn’t go on too much longer”.

As mommy fought through the pain, and the contractions seemed steady, all of a sudden, you decided you were ready.

Your mom was so brave, you would have been so proud – daddy could only hold her hand, and help her practice breathing out loud.

And then at 8:29 you were born, truly a gift from above, and made both of us realize how much a heart could truly love

Soon we got you home, where we could look at you and cuddle, and every time you’d smile our hearts would melt into a puddle.

We just couldn’t get enough of our precious baby girl, the center of our universe, our everything, our world.

Everyone said “cherish each moment, time will fly by” now 11 weeks have gone by in the blink of an eye.

From sleeping all day, to looking at what’s all around, you’ve gone from laying on your back, to rolling over on the ground.

When we make silly faces, you give a precious gum filled smile, then coo, and ahh, and talk for a while. You’ve filled us with joy, and we’re excited for what’s to come – from going to daycare, to growing into the woman you’ll become.

As you grow up and experience the world around you, our hopes and wishes for you will help keep you grounded through life. Keep your innocence and happiness, those will serve you well in life. Let your personality shine, as it will brighten any room you’re in. Keep a kind heart, and an infectious personality. Love those around you, and give them reason to love you back.

Always give your all at everything you do, and don’t be afraid to reach for the stars. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do anything, Know that with God all things are possible, and he will see you through it. We hope that you love life and live loved, because you know you are loved by everyone here today. Most importantly, we hope you never lose sight of who you are.

We are so incredibly blessed that God brought you into our lives, you are the greatest gift we could ever receive. Our final wish is that you will always remember that we will always love you, and you will always be our precious baby girl, our everything, our world. Mommy and Daddy love you.