seven.

i'm not sure how seven years have passed since you

came into our lives, chloe, but i can say with all honesty

that i have cherished each & every one.

 

you are a blessing.  i adore your gentle heart

and helping spirit.  it is so fun to watch your hunger for knowledge

as you become a better reader everyday.  you love your

friends fiercely & are a wonderful biggest sister.

you love all kinds of art, music & animals.

i have a feeling you'll be quite the roller coaster lover in a few years.

 

my hope for you is that you find your identity in Him.

that you dream big & use your gifts well.

that you practice love & give mercy.

that you know that happiness is not the same as contentment.

that you find joy in whatever season you are in.

 

i look at all the things in my life that could have been

and i am so thankful for exactly where i am.

i'm so, so thankful that God saw fit to bless me with you.

you are loved beyond measure.

happiest of birthdays, chlo-belle.