What's in a name?

Picking names for my kids wasn't much of a big deal for me. I know it can be for a lot of people and that some people don't even pick a name until their baby is born. I think however your naming process goes is great as long as it works for you. My picking a name process went like this: I like that name, I can't see my baby being any other name, that is going to be his/her name. It was quite simple.

Since my kids have been born, are getting a little older, and their personalities are blossoming and shining through, their names mean so much to me. Sky, Truly, Raef. What would I do without these names in my life? 

Sky made me a mom 3.5yrs ago and how drastically my life has changed since that day. I always wanted to be a mom, but I didn't understand the immense joy, worry, exhaustion, and love that i would feel. Synonyms to Sky are heaven and blue. Since the day she was born, I have felt the windows of heaven open up towards me. Being a mom has changed my entire outlook on life, given me purpose, and a reason to draw closer to God, and heaven, if you will, to raise His daughter. Sky is such a special spirit. She is a wonderful example to me of pure love. I look into her blue eyes every day and am grateful for her. 

I knew I was going to have another girl before I got pregnant with Truly. I felt her Spirit and knew I wanted to name her Truly before I was even pregnant. My whole pregnancy and delivery with her was perfect in my eyes. She was also a perfect baby, my easiest so far. I have always had an easy and natural time getting along with Truly. Everyone loves her. She came at a time in my life when I really needed her sweet spirit. Truly; genuinely, sincerely, truthfully. I believe she will continue to exemplify sincerity and truth through her life. Without a doubt, I know she is meant for me, even for Sky and Raef. 

I knew I was having a boy from the moment I got pregnant with Raef. I was so excited to have a boy and fell in love with his name. The Arabic meaning of Raef is forgiving. The Hebrew meaning of Raef is God has Healed. I can't even begin to describe how fitting that meaning is to him and our lives. Raef came at a very crazy time in my life. From his abrupt birth till our unknown present, he has been healing my heart in so many ways. I felt guilty a handful of times for getting pregnant with Raef, but I know he is supposed to be here and that he has a great purpose to fulfill. God is forgiving and does heal. Raef reminds me of that.

God is in the details of our lives. He is in the details of my life. I believe He his in the details of my kid's names.