Meet Sam Browning. He's my best friend. Words cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am to be able to share my whole life, eternity, everything with this man. He completes me! He literally wipes away my tears when I'm sad, laughs at my ridiculous corny jokes, rushes to my side when I need help, nourishes my spirit and reminds me of who I am when I feel lost or confused, fills my life with joy and adventure and fun, and is always waiting with arms open for a huge hug and kiss a gajillion times a day! Holding his hand never gets old. Neither does watching him change Lucy's diapers and sing to her. It has been so wonderful to see his and Lucy's relationship grow. Lucy absolutely LOVES her daddy. Last night she was crying very hard for a little while with some gas bubbles she couldn't get out. Poor girl was miserable. So Sam held her close and walked and rocked and soothed her. Then he decided to lie down on the couch with her and do infant tummy massage while singing "I Am A Child of God" to her over and over. Within a couple minutes she was quiet and still, and a couple minutes after that she was sleeping peacefully. Sometimes daddies are just magic. :)
Sam is always so thoughtful and loving, as a husband, father, and friend. As we've embarked on the daily journey of being parents and learning what Lucy needs, Sam is always there for me, knowing exactly what I need. When I need a break, when I need to snuggle our baby (we've been doing physical therapy for her neck/head because she favors one side and her head is a bit lopsided... the first time doing therapy was traumatic. Lucy and I were both bawling. Sam did the therapy because I couldn't bring myself to do the first one after seeing the pediatrician do it to her. It's just a series of stretches for her neck, but she hates it because it's uncomfortable and she feels forced, so she screams and cries and whimpers. After Sam finished therapy he asked if I wanted to hold her and patiently watched as I nodded and swooped her up from him and clutched her close to me trying to soothe us both. Now we both take turns with therapy and cuddling her after). He also knows when I just need to get out of the house and go for a drive! We've had some fun adventures together including driving out to Riverwoods shops to explore for an hour or so. Boy am I grateful to be able to share now and forever with Sam Browning. Words cannot adequately express how deeply I love and appreciate him.
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