To Lorraine, on her seventh birthday...

To Lorraine, on your seventh birthday-

What a year it has been for our family! You have grown and changed so much this year I can hardly remember what last year was like! Last year at this time your little sister Aggie was having terrible seizures, and you were helping your mommy take care of her and the rest of the family (when you weren't busy at kindergarten!) You helped us welcome your cute little brother Eldon into the family in April, and your heart is still bursting with love for that little guy! You sat with us during Aggie's brain surgery and shared the joy of her recovery with us.

Last summer you learned how to swim, how to ride a two wheeler, and how to do flips on the monkey bars! You started first grade and have become an excellent reader, and of course, you love your teacher/Aunt Mary Anne! You were in you very first play and you sang your heart out in the Christmas program. You have tons of friends at school, and you had a blast with Katelyn, Mackenzie, and Bekah at your very first sleepover last night!

You have become quite a young lady, and I love seeing how God is helping you grow and change. You are extremely compassionate and helpful, and you often tell me “Mommy, I feel like doing work, what can I do for you?” You are a great friend, big sister, and daughter, and your daddy and I love you very much!

Happy Birthday, Princess!

Eldon loves birthdays this much!