Your hand in my hand

 Christopher

Your hand in my hand we embark on this journey called life

I promise to share your joy and tears

Listen to your hopes and fears

I wish I could make everything perfect for you, but you yourself already are...

 and often the most imperfect times in our lives bring our greatest blessings

Though my tears may be more than my laughter on this part of our road together

And my love for my self seeking a sanctuary,

My love for you cannot be expressed with words

Just as night becomes day and day becomes night, the birds nest and the eagles fly, my love for you is unshakeable

I come with many fears and a fragile heart but promise to always stand in my truth and give you the space to stand in yours

With all my loving heart

Anya

On your Christening

Dear Christopher

May you always have sunshine to warm your heart

May you also have rain to keep you kind and grateful

May you always have faith to guide you each day

And true friends to walk with you along the way

May you forever feel loved and treasured and whole

May you always know that you are not alone

May your life be as blessed as you've made ours, our darling precious child