it's about 4pm on the eve of your birth and i'm pondering you... today is the last day of being just the two of us... tomorrow i won't get to keep you for myself any longer. and i'm okay with that since it means i'll get to stare into your sweet eyes and look at you face to face.
you were our blessing in surprise, but now we couldn't even imagine our lives without the surprise of your life. the Lord is good indeed, you were never a surprise to Him, for He planned for you before the foundation of the world.
you have a daddy that is going to be smitten by you upon his first glimpse. you have a big brother, but he's still a baby too. mommy is ever so blessed to get to love on two babies.
i'm nervous... i hope you'll eat well. i pray you won't have any complications like your brother did. and that you'll be completely healthy.
and while i'd love for you to stay longer, safe inside of me, not scathed by the world, it is here that i trust you to the Creator of all things, for i know He has cared for you as only He can while knitting you together. He will continue to care for you much more than daddy or i ever could.
so i'm reminded that you are a gift the Lord has given and entrusted to us. ulimately, though, you are His.
that's right baby girl, you belong to the beautiful Creator who is good, faithful, and trustworthy. and while He has entrusted you to us, to hold, shape, and nurture, we will be thankful for every moment of it. we love you to pieces already.
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gulp, big knot in throat! that was so sweet!
in my thoughts and prayers for tomorrow!
That is beautiful! Certainly something to save along with the baby book and tiny little socks. I hope that everything goes well and God bless your new little one and her big brother too! Seeing your baby become a big brother is an amazing experience!
oh my gosh, i just teared up! so you're being induced, i guess? i wrote a long letter to luke the night before we went in and when i went to nyc recently i told chris that if i died he had to print that out and give it to him! lol
i will be praying for you tomorrow! :)
sooo sooo sweet! I know this baby girl will feel loved!!! saying some prayers for your delivery right now!
OK I just so started crying! What a beautiful letter to a beautiful little girl :0)
I am so excited for you and I will be praying that God look over the two of you tommorrow and everything will go perfectly :0)
I bet she is going to look just like her momma....what a stunning little girl she is gonna be....watch out world....here comes beautiful Sage :)
loves ya
Summer
Chills! This is a beautiful, vulnerable letter to a wonderful blessing in your life. She is certainly blessed with a loving, God-following mother and I know she's one lucky gal! I'll be praying for you throughout the day tomorrow!
Heather
This is SO precious. Definitely brought tears to my eyes. Good luck with everything. Can't wait to see this precious little miracle you speak of. :)
this is so sweet! You definitely have to keep this and give it to her when she is older!
Praying for you Carissa! I can't wait to see pictures of her and hear that she is here, safe and sound! I know the Lord will bless your time with your precious daughter!
I cried while reading such a beautiful letter. Wow. :) I just know that God is smiling down on yall and has great things in store for Sage. I've got my mom praying also... I know once I tell Tyson tonight he will be praying as well. You've got lots of people from Texas thinking about you and praying for you! :) God is good!
What a sweet letter! I will be praying that everything goes smoothly tomorrow when you get to meet your beautiful little girl!
congrats to you and your new little joy. the letter made me cry and remember what a faithful god we have. what a sweet moment you shared in your words. thanks for sharing such an intimate moment.
Carissa,
Tonight I will be praying and thinking of both of you often! May the Lord grant you an easy delivery and keep you both healthy! Here's to your life, Sage!
Love to you both,
Brianna
What a beautiful letter to your little girl! Prayers for all things to come.
So cute, I love it!
Yeah! Can't wait to "meet" your precious new little one.
Blessings to you as you prepare for her birth.
Laurel :)
What a beautiful letter! I will be praying for you!
Blessings,
Kate
What a beautiful letter to your little Sage:) You have an amazing way with words.....definitely got me all nostalgic about giving birth, It really is the most amazing experience ever.
I'll be thinking about you, Carissa! So so exciting to finally meet your baby girl!!!
You just gave me goosebumps! That is so sweet and you must print it out and save it so you can give it to her when she can truly understand it :). She is one lucky little baby to be getting such a wonderful, loving mother!
Love how you write and excited about the new arrival!!!
What a beautiful post, you are such a sweet mama!
I'm wiping away tears! So sweet! Can't wait to see pics of precious little Sage! Have I told you that I LOVE her name! So pretty! I'm dying to see her! Lots of pics Carissa! We need lots of pics! ;0) Be safe! Praying for you!
I second Nana's comment!
I will be praying for your safe delivery, sweet baby Sage!
Love in Christ,
Lizzy
so beautiful! How amazing is our Creator that He chooses to allow us to mold and shape His children. Amazing. Praying for you and your family upon the arrival of your little beauty. Happy early birthday to Sage! :)
sooooo sweet! You are in my prayers! I can't wait to see pictures!!! :):)
What a sweet and beautiful gift to your precious Sage. I will be praying for you and your beautiful baby tomorrow. I can not wait to see pictures.
BIG HUGS
This is beautiful!! Sending you and your family my love. xo
congrats in advance on the new baby! Hope all goes well for you tomorrow.
SO sweet! I can't wait to see pictures of your beautiful baby girl :)
I cried while reading this sweet letter to your baby girl! I hope you have an easy delivery and that Sage is perfect (I know she will be)! I will be praying for you and miss Sage! Good Luck and God bless!
good luck with everything!!! post pictures as soon as you can!!
so sweet! i'll be praying for you tomorrow!!! can't wait to see pictures!
We'll be praying for you for a safe and healthy (and fast!) delivery :) I can't wait to see pictures of sweet Sage.
I have tears in my eyes from such a beautiful post!
I will be praying that you and Sage will be safe tomorrow....can't wait to meet her! :)
Beautiful letter! I can't wait for you to share her with the blog world! Prayers for a safe labor and delivery and a healthy baby girl and mama.
Wow. Just wow. There are no other words that I can say that someone above me hasn't already.
Praying for you!
Carissa. Such a beautiful letter to your baby girl. I pray that everything will go as planned for you, your baby girl, and the rest of your family. :) You are such a beautiful woman inside and out! BIG HUG.
xx Love & Aloha
This is absolutely darling, it brought tears to my eyes!
For Unto Us A Child is Born...Isaiah 9:6
Praying for yall!
I started tearing up as well from reading this. Sage is such a beautiful name and I can't wait to read the follow up posts. I know everything will go smoothly for you guys.
Michele
how exciting to know what awaits you tomorrow:) Our God is so faithful, tomorrow will be wonderful! yay!
also, how funny! small world! I just realized you're in south carolina where the main heritage services is!! how fun:) can't wait to see pics of sage!
Carissa, God bless you tomorrow! May Sage's birth be full of joy and precious emotions! May she come full of health and be a blessing in your family, and especially a blessing to her Father. Congratulations!!
So so sweet...I'll be sure to send up a prayer for you and the new bebe. Congratulations!
that was so beautiful, Carissa! I'm definitely fighting back the tears...you are such a great mom! and a great daughter of God!!! :)
Tears. Streaming. Down. My. Face. Oh my that was beautiful. Reminds me of the letters I used to write to my girls. I need to do that again. Carissa I will be praying for you. So excited to meet your little Sage:)
This is really beautiful, Carissa. You are blessed beyond measure.
Dear Friend, I am here praying for you and Sage.
Ask the proud Daddy to give us news after Sage big arrival ; )
My prayers are with you and your lil' munchkin. May she come into the world tomorrow without too much pain for her mama. HA!
what a beautiful letter. prayers are being sent your way for her safe and healthy arrival.
Awww... what a beautiful post, Carissa. I'm thinking about y'all... and praying too!! I can't wait to see sweet Sage! I'll be checking your blog often for updates. :-)
~ Love,
Lindsay
So beautiful!! Saying prayers for you for a safe and fast delivery and a very healthy baby girl!! She is lucky to have you as a Mom. That seriously was so sweet, can't wait to see pictures of her!!
Thanks for your sweet post! I'm all teary just thinking about it... Will be praying for your family tomorrow, and I pray that your delivery goes like mine~ fast and easy! Be blessed!
So beautiful! Praying for ya tomorrow...
I am SO excited for you and will be remembering you and your sweet family tomorrow!
That was beautiful. I hope everything goes well tomorrow!
I have to tell you that you are so amazing!!! She is such a lucky little girl to have a mommy like you...You are the sweetest girl ever!!!
Be save my dear and everything will be great!!!
Kisses and I will be thinking of you!
little sage,
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under
His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness
will be your shield and rampart." psalm 91:4
blessings,
aunt lea
So sweet...something she will treasure always. I pray for a smooth delivery and healthy family. Hugs!
What a beautiful letter to Sage. May God bless you and your family! Good luck tomorrow :)
seriously, so sweet. Your baby girl has a precious moment all ready for her baby book. This sweet letter.
sweetest letter ever
also such a cute name!
Good girl girl! Hope everything goes perfectly!
Can't wait to hear all about her!
xxx
{sigh} where are my tissues?
Praying all goes well. Can't wait to hear about her and see pics!
This is beautiful! I am so excited for you and your family! Praying for you, I know all will go well. Looking forward to seeing pictures1
Sweet. I will be thinking about and praying for you tomorrow.
Beautiful.
Completely beautiful.
I am praying for you tomorrow....and you know that I am so excited to hear the news! :) You are a great mother. You are strong, beautiful and brave. I am blessed to know you.
May you feel the Lord's hand on you tomorrow. May He bring you great joy as you welcome Sage into your lives.
Love you.
Rachel
Oh, what an awesome truth! Congratulations...I think we are all smitten with her already too ;)
I remember before Alex was born, how I was a little sad too to not have him with me all the time, right there where I could feel him and know he was safe :) Best wishes and God Bless! Get a good night's sleep!!
Awww that is perfectly written! What an amazing mom you are:-)
yeah! I will be in moving madness so I hate i might miss the news. Are you being induced? or having a c-section? I saw yesterday about having her in 2 days...and didn't know if that was 2 days till your due date or 2 days till THE day. May God bring Sage into the world in a miraculous way! Enjoy those precious newborn moments!
This is a beautiful and sweet post, Carissa! You've inspired me to write a letter for MY kids someday. What a wonderful Momma you are! Lots of love to you and your family, sweet lady! I'll be praying for ALL of you guys...and we can't wait to see the pictures! :-)
She's almost here! We are all praying for you! I remember hearing about Hunter's birth, and I am praying for smoothness and I know we are all waiting to see a ton of pictures (and maybe her real little face)!
Definitely one of the sweetest posts ever! she is blessed to be a part of your family! I will be praying for you tomorrow...can't wait to hear how it went and to see her pics!
The part that made me cry, you beautiful mother of almost-two? When you said, "while i'd love for you to stay longer, safe inside of me, not scathed by the world, it is here that i trust you to the Creator of all things.." because even though i'm not even pregnant yet, much less even married, i'm scared to have children for the sole purpose of what the world may do to them. i love your faith in Him. love it, carissa. it's inspiring and beautiful and true and God-honoring and i can't wait to see sweet Sage's face.
xoxox
Oh, this is just a heartwarming letter. Thank you for sharing it.
Best and blessings to you, baby and family!
So beautiful. You are very blessed.
This is beautiful... and tender, and oh so sweet.
I'm saying a prayer, too...for a smooth and easy birth experience.
It is, indeed, an act of faith to have children. I don't always handle it very well (ahem, maybe tonight would be a good example), but...as you remind us, it is a blessing. Thank you.
Your faithful readers will give you a couple of days to recover from giving birth, expanding your family, becoming the mother of two babies (!!), as we know these things keep a woman a little busy...but hurry back. ;)
No one is more capable nor more worthy than you to care for and love on two babies!!
Tomorrow is going to be a blessed day. Can't wait to meet sweet Sage <3
Beautiful, Carissa. My thoughts are with you.
beautiful! in my thoughts for tomorrow!
What a sweet, sweet letter to your baby girl! She will treasure that forever, I am sure! Best wishes for a quick and safe delivery...can't wait to "meet" her!
Oh Carissa! So sweet and I know you can't wait to meet your baby girl! I'll pray for you today!
praying for peace and a perfect delivery!
can't wait to meet her too!
Carissa I am so excited for you!!!!!! I cant believe Sage will be here today! Cant wait to meet her! Praying for you friend. Please keep us updated!! :-)
Praying for you right now Carissa!!
sweet. and way to make a pregnant woman tear up! :) praying for you!!
This was just precious Carissa. I am so happy for you and I cannot wait to see picture of that little one in your arms!!!
you just made me tear up carissa!! this is the sweetest thing i have read all day!! i can't wait until baby sage graces us with her presence! good luck with you labor carissa and i am praying for you that sage is a healthy, beautiful, happy baby!! =)
What a beautiful letter that will become a treasure for her in years to come! Best wishes for a safe (and super-quick ;-)) delivery. Can't wait to hear all about how perfect Sage is and see the first pics! Don't keep us in suspense TOO long!
I have tears in my eyes! What a beautiful letter Carissa.
What A Beautiful Letter!
I Enjoy Reading You Blog.
this is so sweet :) I can't believe she's almost here!
Such a sweet letter. Praying that everything goes well for you today. Can't wait to see pictures of your beautiful baby girl!
Carissa that was absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to see pictures of Mommyhood round 2 for you. Sage will be one lucky little girl to have such a wonderful doting family.
hope today is going great!!
Hey, Carissa.
Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and just said a prayer for you and Sage. I hope that everything went/is going well!
Much love!
beautiful! i will be praying for you and sage tomorrow! how exciting!
This little letter made me cry ... happy tears:) I love her name!! Congrats:)
Good Luck! Ill be praying for you tomorrow at church! Cant wait to see some sweet pics of her!
WOW...you have literally brought me to tears with this one!....this was so beautiful...I am sure your baby girl will bring joy to your lives as your son has...CONGRATULATIONS!
Carissa!!
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I have been on vacation and missed all of these incredible posts, but I have just caught up. I am in tears as I read this beautiful letter. What a gift God has given you in realizing his hand in your daughter, and the words to express it. We need more women like you out there. I am so happy you now have your baby in your arms. Soak it up! I can't wait for that precious newborn phase again.
lots of love prayers your way!
Anna
i hope you print this for her...
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