A Mother's Love

My college roommate recently had her first child and he weighed in at 1 lb. 9 oz. My heart hurts so badly for her and her baby. I CANNOT imagine how it must feel to be in her shoes. I know what a joy it was welcoming my own son into this world. That moment I first heard him cry and then laid eyes on him is forever etched into my brain! Right at that second my whole life changed. So did my roommate's only now hers is filled with hospitals and doctors. I can't imagine spending each day looking at such a tiny body as it struggles and fights to stay alive. Many times when Tate smiles or coos my thoughts go to my friend, wondering if she will get the same experiences. It is impossible to explain the feeling that comes with being a mother. I feel overwhelmingly in love with my chubby boy! We don't have to look far to realize how blessed we truly are.