How is it possible
for our first-born to be turning 30 today? The two of us were quite out of
sorts for the first few weeks of her precious life. Luckily, my husband, (one of
the unending list of reasons I am still madly in love) took good care of us. And,
just as luckily, we both turned the corner from the crying, not-to-be soothed
mom and baby, into a happy mommy-daughter duo that exists to this day.
In addition to the
impossibility of passing time, another real impossibility exists in trying to
put into words how much this child means to me. From the quiet, kind and gentle
spirit emanating from her even as a young child, from her earnest and careful
first steps and her overly-neat eating patterns, she has emerged into the most
beautiful, hard-working, organized, generous, funny and fashionable young women
to grace our lives.
Tears flow down my
face freely as I ponder this young woman gifted to us by God. She is about to
embark on marrying the love of her life and I see how deep she can love,
including loving his two children with her whole heart. How lucky they are to
have her and how lucky we are to have her as our daughter.
Her faith is
strong. I made numerous mistakes as a mom over the last 30 years, but introducing
our children to Jesus is the most precious gift we had to offer and both
daughters accepted Him whole-heartedly. What peace that brings.
Happy birthday
Angela. You truly are an angel to many, including your dad and me. We love you!
I have no
greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4
All your
children will be taught by the Lord and great will be their peace. Isaiah 54:13
Start
children off in the way they should go and even when they are old, they will
not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Father,
Thankfulness and gratitude pour from my heart as I praise
You for our children. May they continue to walk in the ways of our Lord, Jesus.
Bless our daughter, Angela, today on her 30th birthday and bless her
footsteps throughout this happy year ahead.
Amen
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