Happy 5th Birthday Madeline
My Dear Madeline,
How is it possible that my baby girl turns FIVE today?! I will never forget five years ago today, the excitement I felt meeting you for the first time. I knew I’d love you with all my heart, but I never could have ever imagined just how much I would love you. And that love has grown more and more each day. I will never forget that feeling of holding you in my arms for the very first time. And now, I still get that same excitement each time I hold you and dance with you. Raising you has been the biggest privilege of my life, and I thank the Lord each and every day for making me your mama. I love to think on Psalm 118:30: As for God, His way is perfect. God knew what he was doing when He sent you to me, you saved me! Although I’m teaching you, you are actually teaching me and have taught me some of the greatest life lessons. I will never forget the day I found out you were a girl. I was so excited and could only imagine the fun we would have. Well that fun has proven to be more than I ever could imagine! Not only knowing you’re my precious daughter but also realizing you’re without a doubt my very best friend. I love every second I have with you and all the fun we have. I’m learning every single day how important it is to cherish our times because it goes by all too quickly. Time certainly does fly when you’re having fun. You are my whole world and everything in it. You’ve stollen your Mama’s heart forever. I simply cannot imagine life without you. I pray that you will never loose that magical twinkle in your eye. You are so smart, energetic, and your smile and laughter are contagious. I adore your imagination and love getting lost in it with you. I love dancing together to all the Disney songs and singing every song on the Frozen II soundtrack until we’re out of songs to sing. I pray that you will never forget how to slow down and take in each moment as you remind me to every day. I hope you never stop believing in fairy magic, unicorns and mermaids. Your sweet, gentle spirit towards your puppy sister and all animals touches my heart. Your fascination for all sea life, sharks and taking care of those who need help demonstrates the tenderness in your heart. Never forget that hard work, determination and trusting all your plans with Jesus will take you just where you are to go. Never stop chasing your dreams of becoming a marine biologist and working for the Georgia Aquarium one day. Never loose that precious “childlike faith” that the Lord longs for us to have. Your sweet prayers are such a demonstration of just that, and especially when you realize a prayer has been answered and remember to credit it all to God. Most importantly, never forget just how much I love you and how Jesus loves you even more than that! Always cling to Psalm 27:1. I pray that no matter where life takes you, you will never forget to be kind, show love and be a light for the Lord. I just adore every single ounce of you and am so very honored to be your Mama. I love you more than words could ever tell.
Love,
Mama
