He Was Right

I have what many would consider a "difficult child". The words that have been used to describe Molly include: colicky, sensitive, needy, and high-energy. She requires a lot of work and keeps me very busy. At six months old, she still wakes up to 8 times a night. Sleep deprivation is my life. I will admit that sometimes I wonder why it had to be our family that would be given a little girl like her. By all accounts, my husband and I were easy babies- good sleepers, social, and calm. Honestly, we had expected the same in our child. Where did this stubborn little baby come from?!
I had a dream last night and I truly believe that God was talking to me. In this dream there was a little angel. She was stubborn and shy, clung to God and didn't like to socialize with the other angels. She was sensitive to change and God worried about her transition to life on Earth. How would she handle the different environment? Who could He trust to nurture this special little angel?
God needed a  mother who would meet stubbornness with gentle amusement. A father that would provide extra hugs and cuddles, while encouraging his little girl to grow and explore.  He needed a couple that would still love one another, enjoy each others company, and provide a healthy home, despite a serious lack of sleep. God looked onto this world and He saw me. He saw Josh. And He gifted us with an angel He knew would challenge us every day and provide us with joy beyond measure.
He gave us Molly.
He gave us the little girl who already knows how to give big, open-mouthed kisses. The little girl who will reach up to my face in the middle of the night and gently touch my cheek. The little girl who's smile could melt even the most hardened heart. He gave us chubby cheeks and tiny toes. A little girl who loves the bath, but hates the pool. Eats green beans, but not carrots. He gave us the most incredible gift of our lives. He knew that she was special, difficult even, but he also knew that Molly was the perfect fit for our family, and He was right.