Today is my daughter's birthday,
so I was excited to see
that Five Minute Friday
had chosen the word "She"!
Linking up...
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She was prayed for as she developed in my womb,
for health became an issue for me
and grief was my companion for a sister lost.
She was 5 pounds and 8 ounces small,
and 17 days early,
and we were unprepared.
She was lovely.
Soft.
Life-changing.
She's a doting big sister,
a caring friend,
a sensitive extrovert.
She is turning 9 today.
Growing in loveliness
and creativity
and confidence.
She reads...a lot.
She is curious
and a leader.
We still pray for her
as she develops not in the womb of my body
but the incubator of our home.
She will continue to be a joy in our life,
not matter what comes.
But we pray
she will love Jesus passionately,
trust Him implicitly,
share Him lovingly.
She will always be our daughter,
first-born,
loved.
Happy Birthday, Eliana!
We love you....for always!
Lovely! What a special girl, and your words, I'm sure, will be a gift to her.
ReplyDeleteSweet and accurate of such a lovely young lady. - Brian H
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post!
ReplyDeleteOh, first borns have a special place don't they? What a beautiful young lady and what a great tribute to her. Happy Birthday Eliana!
ReplyDeleteOk, I think today's Five Minute Friday prompt is determined to leave me in a puddle of tears all day long! I love not only your words but your pictures. (I have two nine-year old granddaughters and I love them dearly.) Eliana is a lovely girl and I pray God's continued blessings on her, the first of which were You. Thank you for sharing her with us.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless You and Happy Birthday Eliana.
~ Cassandra from Renaissance Women
Thank you for sharing, Niki. Beautiful!
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