when "thank you" doesn't even come close

Over the last two weeks, I've experienced something I never had before.  

I realized when "thank you" doesn't even come close to how extremely grateful you are for so many people.

My heart has been turned upside down, flipped about, and filled to the brim where I think it can't have any more feelings.  

We were showered with amazing love at our baby shower.  Then, my birthday was just a few days away.  That night in bed, I curled up into Daniel's arms and just started crying.  They were tears of "I don't know how to say thank you to so many people, we have been shown more love than I ever would have imagined, and right now I'm utterly in shock at the outpouring of love and generosity everyone has bestowed upon us".  Sadly, it didn't come out that way.  Instead, I just lay there blubbering away leaving my poor husband with a crying wife who couldn't say what she was crying about.  (It wouldn't be the first time!)  But truly, words can't fully express how immensely grateful we are for everyone in our lives, who are so happy and excited for us to have this baby, and have showered us with more love and gifts than we ever could've imagined.  

The shower was beautiful, and perfect, and flew by faster than our wedding.  There were so many people I wanted to talk to, hug, and catch up with.  Between my mom, my amazing friends Lindsay and Andrea, and my family that all came into town, it was adorable.  

After opening presents, I went to thank everyone for coming and was immediately overcome with emotions.  As I looked about the packed room, there standing before me were people from every walk of life who were overjoyed for us to welcome a baby boy.  This baby who we prayed for daily, who we thought would never come, who isn't even here yet-is loved by so many.  And for that, our hearts are just completely overcome with gratitude and humbleness and "thank you" just isn't enough.  

My grandma has some mad crocheting skills and made us the most beautiful blanket I have ever seen!