What a year! What everyone says is true:
1. it flies by
2. they change so fast
3. they get more fun each and everyday!
As I look back over Kate’s first year I am overwhelmed. I am overwhelmed by God’s love for us. Our Father in Heaven is so good and gracious. He has provided for us in more ways then I could have ever imagined. From being surrounded by a wonderful church family and having friends and family to walk along side us in the adventure that is called child rearing! He has provided for us financially where I have been able to stay home from work with Kate. He has brought much emotional support from those in this stage of life and those who have gone before us. And throughout this year he has brought opportunities for Jason and me to nurture and grow our marriage.
The two songs in this slideshow sum up my thoughts about this year the most and the years to come. The first song is called Given Back To You by Andy Cloninger. The chorus is my prayer for Kate and for all your children as well.
May these little feet not wonder from You
May these little hands be raised in worship
May this little heart be hungry for You
May this gift of life be given back to You
The second song is called Hallelujah by Chris Rice. As I look back over this past year, look around me at God’s creation and not to mention the miracle of children, “my soul wells up with Hallelujahs.” I am overwhelmed by God’s love for us and so grateful for this little life he has entrusted to us.
Happy First Birthday Kate! Mommy and Daddy love you very much!
5 comments:
Oh Laura - I just want to EAT her up! She's just a doll face. I hope to meet here when yall come for a game!!!! Let me know when you'll be in town. on another note, I was that sad Mom on Stirling's b-day but soon realized how much more fun it gets!!!!
Very sweet. Reminds me of another slideshow!! She's a doll. I can remember getting the call that you were in labor from your mom when we were driving back from my parent's house. I remember tearing up because that was the first birth after I had Bryce. When I hear of births now, they are a lot more emotional now that I'm a mom. Can you even believe it's been a year? Happy Birthday, Kate. See you tomorrow!!
Happy Birthday Kate!! She is precious. I can't believe she is one! Izzy and I loved the slide show. She kept saying "awwwww...baby!"
In case I don't get to talk to you today, I hope Kate had a wonderful birthday!!!! I put a gift in the mail for her today so I apologize that it'll be late but better late than never, right?!?:)
Where's my kleenex/! What a stellar video and a special special girl.
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