dear Claire

Dear Claire,

It will probably take you a few years or more to be able to read this : )

Welcome to our world! Specifically Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! You were born in the midst of anticipation, expectation and rejoicing, you know? we've been waiting for you for the past almost 10 months.

You not only have a Daddy and a Mommy to love you to bits, you've also gotten yourself a whole kampung of uncles and aunties who have already loved you in our hearts even before you were born. Though you're just a few hours old and breathing in the oxygen around you for the first time, we've been waiting to see your cute face for months!

I pray that you will grow up in wisdom and stature and gain favor from those around you.

I pray that God surrounds you with angels to protect you from any harm.

I pray that you will grow up strong and healthy.

I pray that you will never lack, but have all abundance.

Seeing you in a small bundle there, occasionally smirking, raising your eyebrows and smiling was so awesome! The best part was when the nurse wheeled you out of the baby room and we saw you out in the open for the first time... you even obliged us by opening up your eyes to survey your surroundings. Boy, you must have heard a huge chorus of voices and wondered what was the fuss about. Did you notice that we were taking pictures and videos of you?

One day, when you're old enough, I'm going to show you all the pictures of you and tell you how much we love you : )

Dearest baby Claire, you're having your first good night wish from your aunty Catherine :D there are many more days, months and years of watching you grow up into the person God wants you to be. I am looking forward to seeing how you'll be a part of your parents' lives and also for the rest of us as well!

You are loved. So loved. Good night, Claire. Sweet dreams and sleep tight, dear : )

love you, Claire darling : )