I became a mama for the first time.
At Baylor University Hospital in Dallas, Texas, I was handed a beautiful bundle with a pink bow on her head. I thought, as I looked into her face for the first time -- "I don't really know you yet. I thought I would, but I don't."
I've made it my mission over the past decade plus a couple to get to know this child God has brought into my life to bless me more than I could ever hope to bless her. I have tried to be a student of what she likes and dislikes. I watch her facial expressions. I read her body language.
As we spend time together, I can know her favorite part will be the hugs she receives and the actual time with me and her family. She loves gifts as much as anyone enjoys getting a present, but her love language is quality time sprinkled liberally with a strong dose of physical touch.
Libbyline is a precious blessing in my life. She has gone from being a stranger to being the child who I can count on to do just about anything. She is dependable, ever so capable, and a blossoming young lady. In her world, it is all about presentation, and I love that!
She is a tweenager in ever sense of the word -- ready to blast out into the wide world of being a young woman.
Part of me is scared as I wait in hushed anticipation of what comes next. Libbyline is changing at lightning speed, and I don't want to miss a single moment of her transition to womanhood.
Libbyline, I know this is not an exciting or lavish birthday in any sense of those words, but I pray you will know deep in your precious heart that your daddy, your sister, your ornery brother, and I all love you from the bottom of our hearts, and there is no one more deserving of a celebration than you. We will make the best of what we have and enjoy our day with you to the fullest of our abilities.
Here's to a little Asian food to continue the tradition you started six years ago!
I love you, my precious Libbyline. Thank you for giving me a reason to be called "Mama" in the first place!
Psalm 100 (NIV)(Libbyline's Life Passage)
A psalm. For giving thanks.
1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
This passage so reflects the character and personality of my oldest, and I am so encouraged each time I recite with her. I celebrate and give thanks to the LORD for His love does endure forever, and His faithfulness is already extending to the next generation of my family. Praise be to His name!
This is my Thanks Tank today, because I couldn't think of a better way to show my thanks than to honor the day my dear Libbyline was born.
Labels: blessings, celebrations, family, Libbyline, thanks tank
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6 Comments:
This was so, so beautiful!
Happy, happy Birthday, Libbyline!
What a wonderful post. Happy birthday to your little girl!
What a lovely tribute from a special Mum to a precious daughter! Happy Birthday, Young lady!
*sniff, sniff* Amen, amen, amen! Happy B-day, beautiful girl!
happy birthday to your precious daughter; what a beautiful tribute!
Hapy belated birthday, Libbyline!!
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