YOU ARE eight!
You were just in my arms, all pink skinned, wrinkly and squishy and so perfectly new and gorgeous in every way…..
…..oh we thanked God for you, our awaited for 4th baby! YOU are a gift.
We couldn’t wait till your brother and sisters met you! Oh, how they would swoon!
And, they did….we all did.
And, ya know what……we still do.
…. you touch our hearts in a very special way.
Your silliness, your kind heart and your love for life makes us fall in love with you more each day…..
We are a funnier, and happier family because you are a part of it!Â
Happy 8th birthday to our beloved Ashy-bear! I am so thankful that you are only 8.Â
I will relish and savor the gift of knowing that we get at least a whole decade more to hold you tightly till you will one day be set free to discover God’s great and wonderful purposes for your life.
I know that day will come quickly, everyone says it will……so I will HOLD TIGHTLY and cherish every moment with you, my son.
 You were born for such a BIG reason, God has a special plan for your life.
You are wonderfully made, my beautiful son. Unique and special in every way.
We love you so much!!!
Today was to celebrate YOU and the blessing that you are in our life!!!! We are so thankful for you!!!!