Monday, August 3, 2009

Happy 5th Birthday Elizabeth!

She...
loves to laugh,
has a head full of curls,
is a devoted big sister,
is my biggest fan,
makes friends easily,
enjoys life,
has an incredible memory,
is desperate to learn to read,
works hard,
forgives freely,
loves Africa,
is accepting of others,
is nurturing,
gives great hugs,
makes me laugh,
sleeps on the top bunk,
helps me when I need an extra hand,
loves her Daddy,
is silly,
loves without reservation,
enjoys an audience,
is so much more than I could ever explain,
is five years old today
and loves her Jesus.

On this day five years ago I knew none of those things about my sweet Elizabeth. Today, I cannot imagine my life without her. Her conception drew me to my knees and brought me before a forgiving King. Her birth changed me in ways that I am still discovering. Her life is a living, breathing example of God's grace and love poured upon me.

I never, in a bazillion years, deserved to be the mother of this precious, little girl. But I praise God each and every day for allowing me this blessing.

I love you Elizabeth, so very, very much! Happy Birthday!

(You can read more about our amazing Elizabeth by clicking here or here.)

6 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday, Elizabeth!!! You are one very special girl!

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  2. Happy birthday big sister! Clearly you have made your mommy very proud and are a special child of God. Enjoy today, as it is yours.

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  3. Hope your day is filled with things that make you feel like the princess you are!

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  4. Happy Birthday Elizabeth!!! You are one of the most mature, sweet five year olds I know! Have a great day! :0)

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  5. HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

    BLESSINGS ON THIS SPECIAL DAY SWEET GIRL!!!

    (((hugs)))

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  6. Happy birthday to Elizabeth. And conrats to you, momma, for being a momma for five years! My little girl turns five Thursday, except she is my fifth child. I also have a newly turned one year old. What I can't figure out is how you EVER leave your house!!! I have two teenagers to help me manage, and you have 5 five and under. My hat is off to you. Keep up the good work!

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