My Sara Princess

My beautiful girl! A year older and more beautiful than ever... inside and out. Your birthday was yesterday and it is hard to believe time is passing so fast. I hope your day was wonderful and blessed in every way. I miss celebrating with you,but such is life. Seasons change, people/families move and grow. More precious relationships come into our lives and we just have to become flexible and find ways to celebrate each other whether we're in the same location or not, don't we? I wish I could post some of your little girl pictures to show the world how you've grown and changed; and in some ways have remained the same. Born a princess and you will always be a princess for sure. A woman after God's own heart; a worshipper of Jesus and a lover of people. Sara, you are such a wonderful daughter and you have become an incredible wife to Beau and amazing mommy to Asher and Ainsley.

They are beyond blessed to have you in their lives and your Daddy and I are so thankful God gave you to us to raise and love. We have learned much from you as you have grown in your relationship with Jesus over the years. Your gifts of mercy and hospitality are precious and have encouraged and blessed so many. Your choice to see the best in others is motivating and challenging and hopefully we do that better because we've seen such a great example of grace in how you live life.

Happy Birthday sweet princess. I love you and I pray this next year will be filled to the brim with the richness of God's abundance in every way.

My Sweet Girl

Happy Birthday Amy Jeanne! You are not a little girl anymore, but you will always be my little girl. This picture reminds me so much of you. I think you've dreamed of being a mommy since you were old enough to cuddle your baby dolls and lining them up for nighttime prayers is something you would have totally done. This morning I've been remembering; thinking back as far as I can to enjoy your life journey this far. Truly every one of your birthdays brings to mind what a gift from God you are in my life Amy. I love you and you will always and forever be my sweet girl. I love the little girl you were and the beautiful young woman you have become. I love how you love your husband and children and all those around you. I love how you can make something ordinary so special and how people in your life feel treasured and valued by the things you do and the way you listen with a compassionate and caring heart. The gifts God has placed inside you are important and are making an eternal difference in so many lives Amy. I am beyond thankful for you and the choice you have made to love God and follow Him with passion, perseverance, and wisdom. I'm proud of the way you have resolved to uncompromisingly seek out God's best for your family; whether it's in the education of your children or honoring your husband in small and big ways on a daily basis. The way you minister to others is amazing... sitting with a grieving friend, adopting a family for Christmas, taking care of practical needs for a new mother or doing something fun and crazy with your girlfriends or siblings. Thank you for loving your family so well; all of us and Corey's family too. You are a precious daughter Amy Jeanne and I praise God that He gave you into my arms on an afternoon in December... not so very long ago it seems.