Here is Sarah Stokes. Isn't she precious? Her mama is my dear friend (and college roommate) Amy. As we were deciding to move to Colorado, Amy told me that she would be having her first baby in June. Her due date was June 3rd, and if all worked out OK, I would be able to see her new addition as we left Birmingham heading to Colorado on June 5th . Our route took us right through Nashville where Amy and her husband Christian live.
As our moving date inched closer and closer, Amy and I were both hopeful that this little one would "show up" in time for her Aunt Kelley to have the opportunity to meet her. Well...Sarah Stokes must have been so excited to meet me that she came into the world 3 weeks early....much to her parents' surprise ("surprise" may be a generous term to use here...we could go with "shock").
With that being said, I always knew that Amy would make the best mom. I mean...the best. I'm sure she's reading this rolling her eyes...but she was always so "motherly" to us girls in the dorm and has the sweetest demeanor. She's completely unselfish and has such a caring spirit. I am excited that her "mommy moment" is here, and it will be fun to watch her take on this new adventure in life.
Because Sarah Stokes arrived so early, I not only was able to see her once...but twice. I stopped in Nashville as we began our trek out west, so she is officially the last "southerner" I visited.
I know that being here in Colorado, I will miss many important moments in my family and friends' lives. It's part of it...but it doesn't make it easier. I'm very thankful for the few moments I was able to spend with Amy, Christian, and Sarah Stokes. I pray that your sweet family will grow strong and healthy...and that sleep is in your near future.
Amy, She is beautiful!!
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