Here I am a day late - yet again. The story of my life, but I'm thinking this may just be the way things go with all these young, busy children I have growing up all around me. I am here to wish my dear daughter a very Happy Birthday as she turns 14!! I can't believe she is that age, but as I have watched her mature and become such a beautiful, Godly young woman these past few years, I can't believe I'm blessed to be her momma. She has blossomed and has discovered ways to serve and love others above herself, and it is so obvious that her heart belongs to Our Lord. We laughed tonight as we went around and did our traditional "what I love about the birthday person". Sarah is just not the same young lady that she was a year ago let alone a few years ago. Numerous comments were made on what a servant's heart she has now as well as how her attitude is so positive and compassionate. I know that this is the work of the Holy Spirit in her life as she continues to become more devoted to God, and I can't say enough what a blessing it is to have her in our home and to know that we shall be dear friends forever. I look forward to seeing how Our Lord uses her as she continues to grow closer to Him and finds ways to reach out to others. Of course, we must be honest and share that one thing she still reaches out for is an animal just wandering around in need of some lovin'. Her love for animals is something she will never outgrow, I'm guessing. She enjoys snuggling with kittens, cats, dogs, the chickens, the ducks - even her steer, Buddy, has become the recipient of many strokes of love. She still doesn't enjoy being around the bulls (and at 2000 lbs. each, who can blame her ). She continues to enjoy playing the fiddle and entertaining Momma throughout the day as well as sitting and sketching the sunsets and mountains around us. I am looking forward to one day reading her books as she publishes them, but in the meantime, I enjoy the privileged position of being her editor.
We Love you sooooooo much!!!!
3 comments:
Please tell Sarah "Happy Birthday" from all of us down here. You and John have done a splendid job of raising her. I so enjoyed her at the family reunion last year. She was so wonderful with the little ones. Give her a big hug for me, ok? Aunt Evie
Happy Belated Birthday Sarah! Wow, 14 already. Geez, what are we feeding these kids that they keep growing and getting older?
I just found ya'lls blog and I was reading some of ya'lls posts.
Sarah has truly grown so much since I met her, oh so many years ago, both physically and spiritually! She has been a huge encouragement and blessing in my life! :D Sarah's emails are constantly filled with encouraging words and vibrant conversation! Give her the biggest hug there ever was!!!! :D
Love ya'll. ;)
So its 4 months after her birthday but what's wrong with that? Better late than never. :)
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