My daughter is turning ten. We already celebrated her Birthday because her Dad is leaving for New Zealand, and will miss her actual day. Her choice for this celebration was anything Narnian. So, we had a map for a cake, a scavenger hunt for a quest, and cake with root beer for grub. One of the steps of the quest was to swing on this vine. Where but in the south do you find vines the size of buildings and a break in the temperature for a January Birthday swing. It was exhilarating to watch the kids swing. This photo captured my little girl perfectly, she loves adventure, friends, and cool weather. I asked her why she likes the Dawn Treader so much, she said she likes the idea that "if we fall, we shall all rise again." She was then surprised when I showed her Micah 7:8 "when I fall, I shall rise again; when I sit in the darkness the Lord shall be a light to me." I am so thankful for this child, my firstborn, my girl, a star rising, I am so proud of her. She delights to see others happy, her biggest concern for her party is that everyone would just have a good time. She is forever a peacemaker. Gratitude list:
A much needed math workbook for David
Birthday gifts for Syd
Friday's, when friends come and real conversion fills my heart
a husband's calling even if it means travel
phone calls from my brothers
thawing icicles
the promise of a spring trip
inductive Bible study
a much needed run after the ice melted
the beginning of another decade
