Happy 4th Birthday to My Son Zachariah: A Mother’s Prayer, Love Letter & Poem

My little boy,

the one I longed for

in prayers that felt unanswered,

in tears I thought God didn’t see…

But He remembered me.

And then

He gave me you.

Zachariah.

A name that carries a promise.

A reminder that heaven listens,

even in the quiet.

You came after waiting,

after pain,

after moments I almost gave up…

yet somehow, I knew

you were the one who would stay.

I remember that day

tired… so tired,

with voices saying “push,”

and strength I didn’t think I had.

Then came a word

right on time,

like God Himself whispering,

“you can.”

And I did.

And you came.

My beautiful, shining boy

so full of light,

so full of wonder,

a little piece of joy I get to call mine.

 

You walk into rooms

and they brighten.

You laugh,

and everything softens.

You are curious,

brave and afraid at the same time,

trying, falling, trying again

“Let me do it, mummy… I can.”

And oh, how I love that about you.

I love your “I want my mommy,”

even when it follows me everywhere…

I love your now-now-now demands,

the way you keep me on my toes.

My sunshine boy,

my happy little heart

I’ve loved you

from before you were here.

I love you now,

and I will love you

for all my days.

Today, you are four.

Four whole years

of watching you grow

into yourself.

And my prayer for you

That God walks with you,

guides you,

and covers you in grace and favor.

That your life shines so brightly

people see Him through you.

That you grow in strength,

in joy,

in health,

in everything you need

for every season ahead.

And above all

that you never forget

how deeply,

how endlessly,

you are loved.

Happy birthday, my baby.

Mummy loves you… always 🤍

With Love

Mummy (Ayo)