You made your entrance and filled our lives with so much joy!
I had waited and waited to be blessed with my first child
You made me wait an extra two weeks!
I remember hearing the words, "It's a girl" and thinking later as I stared at your sweet face, "it didn't matter now if I have ten boys, I have a daughter to play with and grow old with."
You have been blessed with a sister to share life with and unfortunately only three brothers!I prayed you would come to know Christ as your personal Lord and Savior.
You humble and amaze me with your desire to know Him and worship Him in Spirit and truth.
I watched you at the age of nine audition for a role in the Nutcracker and while other girls positioned themselves to be noticed, you stepped aside and took the hand of girl who was struggling and became her partner.
You didn't know you had done anything special!
I have watched you struggle through the places and things you love. I have prayed for God to bless you as you sing and do those things that don't always come naturally easy.
You have said to me, "you do it because you love it and will continue to do your best!"
I would have given up!
You persevere!
I know you are sweet sixteen today!
You reminded us this morning as we pulled into the parking spot at the County Building so that you could receive your driver's license.
I am flooded with memories (and tears) of the joy you bring into our life.
You are full of hope and excitement for the future and serving the Lord with your life.
I thank the Lord today for sixteen years of life.
You are ready to enjoy the fun and fellowship of your family and friends
Happy Birthday Lauren!
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12
15 comments:
What a beautiful, beautiful post! Happy birthday, Lauren! It is clear that God is doing something magnificent in you and through you. What a blessing you are.
Birthday blessings to Lauren and becoming-a-mom-day blessings to you Chris! What a day to rejoice in! May Lauren continue to follow hard after Him...
Thanks for sharing Chris. I so enjoy reading at your blog! What a touching tribute to your daughter Lauren! Happy Birthday by the way.
Come over and get an award! {{{Hugs}}}
Happy happy birthday to your Lauren! What a beautiful girl. And what a beautiful post!
Happy Birthday to your precious girl. She is beautiful - inside and out. Your tribute to her is so very special Chris. They really are such a blessing.
Wishing you a wonderful day Lauren! Love you much!
Oh, happy 16th birthday to your first little sweetheart! Such a beautiful post...and what a beautiful girl she is, inside and out!
What a beautiful way to wish her Happy Birthday.
She is gorgeous!
Blessings,
Sue
Happy Birthday Lauren! You are just as beautiful as Cinderella! Hope you have a wonderful day, and a wonderful party! You are a blessing to many!
Happy Belated Birthday Lauren! Your Mom is so right, you are an absolute gem. You bless me with your smile every time I see you. Love you sweetie!
That's sweet. Happy Birthday!
My first visit here. We were pregnant about the same time 16 years ago. I will be posting a birthday msg for my baby girl on Nov. 10th. Where has the time gone?!?
I loved your post...it touched my heart.
Joanne
www.onesoblessed.blogspot.com
What a precious age. She's beautiful.
Happy birthday to your oldest child. She is beautiful! What a heart warming post about her!
happy happy happy (belated) birthday!! You are beautiful!!!
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