Dear Korinne Emma

Dear little girl, do you know how much of a blessing you have been to me? I never could have guessed something so precious, so miraculous could have come from such disobedience. Did you know that you saved my life? Who would have ever checked my kidneys if I weren't pregnant? I cannot wait to tell you the story of how every single doctor told us you would die, but you were so covered in prayer, and God's mercy, that we both survived. To be honest, I never doubted for a minute. I always knew we would both be ok. The day you were born, my heart grew 5 sizes. I never knew it was capable of such intense love. 

Sometimes when I look into your eyes, I can see Jesus. How are you so wise? Somehow you always know when to give me a great big hug and say, "I wub you Mommy." And my heart instantly melts, and all stress is gone. I love when you tell me to "relax!", it's such a great reminder, and helps me to refocus. I love when you talk about Jesus, I don't always know how to explain Him to you, but somehow you know. You just know! I love hearing you talk to Jesus, it inspires me to talk to Him, too. 

Precious Korinne, sometimes you exasperate me. Sometimes your tantrums wear me out. But I always know that later I will be able to laugh about it. Just like I was able to laugh when you constantly took your diaper off in your crib, just like when I found out you snuck a pen into your room and drew all over yourself and Khloe, and just like when you dumped out a whole bottle of my brand new shampoo. 

I am eternally grateful for you, and the things you teach me every day. I am grateful that even though I'm not a perfect mother, you love me unconditionally. I am so glad I can be your comfort, and that I can make you feel safe. Thank you for making me strive to be a better person. I thank God for you every day!