14 on the 14th.
A golden birthday.
I can still remember the feeling of seeing Addison for the first time ... numb from the arms down due to an emergency c-section. The nurse and Tim had to help hold my arms in place to hold her for the first time. Not how I imagined it would be but it was indeed perfection resting in my arms.
Addison has been our sweet joy from day one. We are often taken back by her maturity, wisdom, responsibility and also her goofiness that randomly makes an appearance. Organized, structured and routine in her studying habits and dailies. Never do I need to tell her to make her bed; she just does it.
God has given our oldest the gift of a creative eye and skill that we pray someday will be used to bless others. It already has many times over.
Her heart is for others overflowing with compassion and understanding when she sees an emotional need.
It was my job to bring some golden cheer to her classroom on Friday and to celebrate with Addi ...
regardless if she wanted it or not! So, with gold bedazzled cupcakes, 14 gold balloons, a jar of golden wrapped candy and a golden colored drink, Nana and I, along with the little helper, brought the celebration to school.
Sweet Addi, please don't ever change for anyone else. Stay who you are and continue to explore the gifting God has graciously given you. Be firm in what you know to be right and never forget how awesome your Dad and Mom are. As you approach more of the "be cool" years, please don't shut us out, but continue to invite us in as parents first, friends, mentors and prayer partners second.
Happiest of golden birthday's to you Addison Jean.
Keep the style real.
I'm not sure two parents can be more proud of who you have grown to be ... and wait with excitement for where you will eventually go.
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