Fifteen years ago today, my firstborn, a daughter, was born. What a joyous day that was! My husband and I had waited five years to have our first child. We wanted a girl first since there were all boys on my husband's side of the family. Of course we dressed her in all the frilly clothes and fixed her hair just so. Ever since she was born we would pray that God would help her to grow and develop as He created her. And grow she did! All through elementary school she was one of the tallest in her class. Of course she passed me several years ago. One time she told me to stop praying that prayer. I never did stop.
My daughter is a great all around young lady. She is involved in sports - volleyball and basketball. This spring she is wanting to play softball because she wants the tri-athlete award. This year in basketball she has played on the JV team and sub on the Varsity team. She is a fantastic basketball player. She is tough and gets in there and plays hard. The faces she makes while playing is quite comical. She does good in school, although she struggles a bit more in math. More important than sports, she loves Jesus! She has a tender heart and is sensitive to the Spirit. This past Friday, her Ipod was stolen at school and she was very upset. We have been praying all weekend for the person who took it and that he/she would return it. Last night at church, as she was praying about it, she felt like God told her it would all be okay. She is thanking God ahead of time for the return of her Ipod. She serves in our children's ministries as a helper and and as one of many greeters that we have. She willingly steps in whenever she is needed to help, i.e. nursery. She is a blessing to our church, but moreso to me and her dad.
She is a delightful young lady and we are very thankful for her. She is our precious gift and we tell her that every day. She has much potential. Lord, help me to help her be all that she can be for Your Kingdom!
Happy 15th birthday baby girl! We love you!
Blessings,
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