Fatherhood: Melted Heart Tonight

My wife put my son to bed tonight. About a half hour later we heard Ethan making noises, which is uncommon for him. So I went in to change him and give him some milk. I then laid him down again, rubbed his forehead, and said, "Night, night. I love you."

Ethan then said the most amazing words ever, "I luv ew...da da."

Joy welled up in my heart. I have a really difficult time expressing emotions, which I am repenting of daily and seeking God for change. Yet I went straight to Amy and told her the amazing news about what had happened. She then called her mom to tell her the news. Tears then welled up in my eyes. Children are a blessing from the Lord as the Scriptures declare. I am so thankful to God for my son and everyday I have with him and pray for many more days and children.

How can I find the words to describe how great it is to hear my son tell me he loves me?

How God, too, longs to hear us tell him we love him?