Happy Birthday, Josiah!

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Josiah,
It is hard to believe that you are four years old. You continue to amaze me with the new things you learn, your independence, and your love for others. Your laughter electrifies a room and brings smiles and laughter to all of us. You have such a sense of humor and love to tell us jokes, sing silly songs, and do just about anything for a laugh. You bring us such joy, Josiah.

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You have become so brave over the past year. No longer the cautious and shy toddler, you are now a fearless little boy–ready to talk anyone’s ear off, climb on anything and then jump off of it. You love to talk with me and hear stories. You amaze me with your memory. You seem to remember everything from the plot of all of the Happy Hollisters novels you have listened to us read you to the time you threw up on your pillow at Grandpa and Grandma Mary’s house when you were two. This baffles me and makes me realize how important my job is.

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You love your sister and play with her so sweetly sometimes. She adores you and wants to be just like you.
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You are sensitive and compassionate–aware of others’ emotions and feelings with some strong feelings of your own. Your creativity and love for making things amazes me. I love to see the things your little brain and hands make!

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You have gotten so tall lately–I have a hard time seeing the chubby little baby you once were in the midst of these long legs and arms. I keep telling you to stop growing, to which you reply, “but God is making me grow so big!” You are right, and God has certainly given me a wonderful gift in you. I pray that we raise you to love Him with all of your heart, soul, and strength, like your namesake.

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I love you, Sweet Boy!
Momma

One Response to “Happy Birthday, Josiah!”

  1. Julia says:

    Precious update! Happy birthday, Josiah! You are a wonderful little boy!!!