One year ago your little 8 pound presence changed us forever, bringing our hearts and little home unspeakable joy. There you are precious and small, an extension of our love.
And although those first few months were rough - unruly hormones maybe, or unseen battles in the heavenlies - yet our God was a shield all around us, and tears and fears He turned to dancing, faithful even from your first year. So we praise Him there in the rocking chair, nursing you for what seems like the millionth time, you drinking nourishment from mamma and I drinking up the precious moments I have with you in my arms and the faithfulness and loving-kindness of our God.
And I prayed for you this first year - prayed that you will know Him, really know Him. That you will see and savor Christ and courageously and lovingly make Him known in all your world. There in your room I've plastered some of the Living Word I pray will be you - my reminders to fight with this double-edged sword for you.
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matt. 22:37)
This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.”(Isa. 66:2)
Stand firm in the faith; be [a woman] of courage; be strong.” (1 Cor.16:13)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding” (Prov. 3:5)
How we love you Karis. We see the gift that you are to us, and our heart dances with joy to the gracious and wonderful Giver of all good gifts. Happy 1st Birthday precious daughter.
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