All day I've been struggling to find words that would express my feelings...Josanna Gaither Golden did a great job on IG wishing our bear a happy birthday. I want to take a little different approach. I want to express not only joy, but gratitude for the amazing gift we were all given 21 years ago. While I know she is human and therefore must have some sort of sin nature, I can honestly say- I think she is the most perfect person I've ever met. She was a beautiful baby, I'll never forget the one day she would not stop crying and I wrapped her like a tiny burrito and took her outside and she instantly fell asleep. I cherish the memories of teaching her colors (and worrying that she was color blind) and how to swim. Watching her splash in mud puddles in the frilliest dress and rainboots. She was my church buddy, babysitting buddy and driving buddy. And today she is one of my dearest friends and closest confidants. I am beyond proud if her heart. She is selfless to a fault. She is a treasure and I pity any man who attempts to claim her heart. It will be a challenge unlike any other, as her heart fully belongs to God. Not to mention her brothers and dad and tiny nephews. If by some miracle he makes it past all that- he still has all her "Momma's" to prove himself worthy to. I pray for this boy daily. There is so much more I want to say and I could go in for pages- but I think people are getting the idea- this girl is loved beyond words or measure. And I am so looking forward to watching this little world changer continue on her path. I am thankful for the impact she has made in my life. Holding me accountable, pushing me to be better. Listening to me and helping me learn to laugh at the obnoxious soap opera of my life. None of these words even begin to cover just how much this girl means to each of us... She has been a light from day one, and continues to shine brightly even on the darkest of days. Happy birthday dear bear... I love you more than target and coffee and caramel corn combined!!!
