30 years young .... Happy Birthday Adam!

30 things I love about you .....

1.   I love that you love the Lord
2.   I love your faith
3.   I love your persistence
4.   I love that we have laughed together
5.   I love that we have cried together
6.   I love your devotion to your family
7.   I love your strength
8.   I love that you are not afraid to share your values
9.   I love that you think of others often
10. I love your smile
11.  I love your goofiness
12. I love your hugs (even though I have to get on my tippy-  toes to reach you)
13. I love that you are a thinker
14. I love your tender and gentle heart
15. I love that you love to read and write (this was not the case when you were 1/2 the age of 30)

16. I love seeing you on TV
17. I love how you take care of your sisters
18. I love your courage
19. I love your generous heart
20. I love that you like to golf with your dad (so I don't have to)
21. I love that you are a good friend to many
22. I love our Friday night pizza times together
23. I love your humble heart
24. I love that you love me no matter what
25. I love watching you live out your faith
26. I love that you have prayed for me often
27. I love that you are comfortable sharing your life stories to help others
28. I love how handsome you are (a mother's point of view, but it's true)

29. I love that you look just like my grandson :-)
30. I love you that you are 30 years old today ...

Happy Birthday Adam!


Adam and Renee enjoying winter

 

Adam and Friends from TC at his surprise Birthday Party 

Annika is Six

Dear Annika

Oh how I wish I could be with you in Texas today to celebrate your 6th birthday yet,  I am so grateful to have been with you this year after your came home from the hospital. You know, Diabetes type 1 for a 6-year-old is a big deal; taking shots and learning to count carbs when you are just six can be and may be hard at times 
but ... remember it will never be too hard for Jesus as He will always care for you

One of my favorite stories in the Bible was when Jesus was 12 years old and his parents could not find him. His mother and father were anxiously searching for him 
but ... they found him among the teachers and leaders. After that "Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and Man." Luke 2:52

This is my prayer for you today on your 6th birthday that you would grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.
Bumpa and Nana hope you enjoy your birthday package ... 
We love you more but ... Jesus loves you most!