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Danae



Today, my daughter became a four year old. I can't believe it! It feels like I was just welcoming her into this world and we're now celebrating her fourth year of life. I feel so blessed to have been chosen to be her mother. I'm humbled by the task that God gave us and parents everywhere. The very fact that he entrusts her care to us is mind blowing.

Danae is such a special little girl. She's warm and nurturing, she's friendly yet cautious, she loves to take care of other people, and has an amazing memory. My wish for her is that she grows up to love God and her fellow man, that she is always humble and respectful of others, that she never forgets who she is, and that she is ready to spend eternity with her Creator. Anything else that she accomplishes will just be icing on the cake.

I have a different (though not better) connection with Danae than I will have with my other children. It's simply because she was my firstborn. She has taught me just as much as I've taught her (if not more). We have grown together and will continue to do so.

I can't wait to see what's in store for my firstborn child.

Happy Birthday Danae! Mommy loves you!

Comments

TERA said…
Happy B-Day Danae! Love Trey, Preston, Tanya and Paul.
9:31 AM
Anonymous said…
Tell Danae - Happy Birthday for us. I am going to try and call tonight so our little ones can sing "Happy Birthday" to her. Take care. Time does go by fast. She looks so pretty in the pictures.

Red
10:54 AM
Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday Danae!!!!

Trinimerican
5:07 PM
Anonymous said…
I would have to agree with you on some of Danae's qualities. Happy Birthday Danae. Love Auntie Nese & Uncle Andy
7:10 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday (belated) Danae!!!
Lonna
8:50 PM
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