I saw glimpses of God while I was watching you today!
You were...
A brand new first grader, showing off how well you can read.
Watching Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer for the 100th time tonight.
Dancing with your Daddy to
Steven Curtis Chapman singing
"Cinderella".
Dancing with your Daddy to
Steven Curtis Chapman singing
"Cinderella".
So excited to be starting sixth grade.
Dreaming of marrying Justin Bieber someday.
So excited to be on the Cross Country Team.
Capturing the lead in Hamlet at the start of your freshman year in college.
Pretending you're an only child,
ruling the roost,
as your 2 sisters left for college.
A young actress, portraying one of my favorite real life heroines, Anne Frank,
in your sophomore year of college.
in your sophomore year of college.
Tenderly, gracefully, untying
the apron strings of your heart
to let your babies fly from the nest.
the apron strings of your heart
to let your babies fly from the nest.
Selflessly, lovingly,
giving to me out of your own small resources.
giving to me out of your own small resources.
Laughing with me, crying with me,
understanding unspoken words.
understanding unspoken words.
Pretending you didn't notice I was a little on the crabby side that day.
(okay, okay, maybe more than a little!)
(okay, okay, maybe more than a little!)
Bringing Christmas to my house
after a very long day on Christmas Eve.
Cooking for us all on Thanksgiving Day
(You're such a Renaissance Man!)
(You're such a Renaissance Man!)
Singing Christmas Carols
in bed at midnight
with you giggling and excited
about the wonder of Christmas.
in bed at midnight
with you giggling and excited
about the wonder of Christmas.
Sharing girl talk with you on Facebook.
Calling me Christmas Day from Romania.
So excited
to welcome your first grandchild into the world.
to welcome your first grandchild into the world.
Such a beautiful bride.
Trying not to cry
as you said goodbye to your daughter
at her wedding
- not a dry eye in the house.
as you said goodbye to your daughter
at her wedding
- not a dry eye in the house.
The beautiful mother of the bride.
My constant friend,
loving me, prodding me, encouraging me,
teasing me, forgiving me,
refusing to let me off the hook.
loving me, prodding me, encouraging me,
teasing me, forgiving me,
refusing to let me off the hook.
YOU. Unforgettable YOU!
Of all God's blessings,
I count YOU among the sweetest...
I count YOU among the sweetest...
"JUMP IN" This section is for you!
Jump in and leave a comment about your memories of 2011
(only 'good' ones allowed!)
Jump in and leave a comment about your memories of 2011
(only 'good' ones allowed!)
What will you cherish as you say goodbye to 2011?
Did you see 'glimpses of God'
loving you, drawing you, encouraging you?
May you see His face smiling at you,
everywhere you look in the coming year!
Happy New Year!
loving you, drawing you, encouraging you?
May you see His face smiling at you,
everywhere you look in the coming year!
Happy New Year!
I have many memories of 2011 . Some are good and some are bad , but I can honestly say , I wouldn't change anything . Happy New Year !!!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a year of changes...most obvious was going back to school for which I am most excited. I also found a new home church with a small group to attend filled with women I connected with upon first meeting. That has been a huge blessing I was missing out on previously. Looking forward to what lies ahead in 2012.
ReplyDeleteAgain, you made me cry!
ReplyDeleteIt's always amazing that the "best things in life are still free" isn't it? We just have to remember to look for them! May God surprise us all with His best blessings hidden in the everyday moments of our lives in the coming year...
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