{ Sweet seven. }
This sweet thing when asked what kind of birthday party she wanted, explained without any hesitation, "I want angels. I want everyone to be all in white and have it all be about angels because I want everyone to know that God loves us so much He sent us angels to protect us and love us."
Myriam's request has not changed in two months since asking; her interest and understanding of angels has grown in that time too. With her angel feather wings and angel crown perfectly placed, we together got our best white on and celebrated all seven years of Myriam Judith's life.
{ No stains occurred during party hours. }
Myriam was surrounded by those she loves: Kendall (the babysitter), Judy (the reading buddy), Papa & Nana, Auntie Lindsay & cousins, Grandpa Doug, Uncle Ryan, Uncle Kari, & Kendra who stopped by earlier today (another sitter). What I loved most was watching all the facial expressions from opening gifts to receiving love. Myriam has no lack of feelers and she got her tank filled full today.
It was such an honor to celebrate her well today! Myriam has worked so hard this past year and to have a day where it was all about her was perfect.
{ Can't believe this happened seven years ago already. }
I will never forget standing, maybe pacing, outside the delivery room and hearing the sounds of Myriam's first cries when her bio-dad bursted out the door and shared she was here. It was incredible; no words can capture what happened in that one single moment. Standing here seven years later...a joyful gift indeed.
Thank you to those who came today and to those who have prayed for this birthday girl from paper pregnancy until present day.
Myriam will be a world changer someday. She will make others laugh and share joy in the darkest of places. Her love of Jesus will light up rooms, change peoples lives and multiply the Kingdom. Myriam has grown up so much this past year both in heart and height. Mommy and Daddy are waiting in anticipation for how God will use this high energy, intense loving, and curiosity seeking princess in our own lives and those of others.
Myriam Judith... You are such a gift of love and joy in our lives.
Myriam: longed for, wished for.
Your name can't be more true.
{ Cousin love. }
{ Pinterest attempt on the prettiest angel wings. }
{ Hours later and she's still "playing" }
{ Papa & Nana looking stellar in white. High points for participation. }
{ Judy & Myriam: her reading buddy at school & support at church }
Happy Birthday Myriam Judith Silly Squishy Broersma!
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