December 26, 2020 - Saturday (82/365)

Day 82 of my 365 Photo Journal 

This beautiful girl turns 7-years-old today. Oh, her birth. It was INTENSE. No meds, the day after Christmas, a whole room full of witnesses to my torture. Thank God, she was born healthy and I recovered pretty quickly. But it was rough! And so were the next 9 months or so, because this little girl has ALWAYS been super sensitive and we had no idea why she cried constantly when she was an infant. 

Fast forward to now and, although still sensitive, she is a joyful light in our home. She is quick to smile and rarely says a negative word to anyone. She is a peacemaker and a hugger. She is thoughtful, considerate, and is always the first kid in the house to wipe away a tear and give a kiss. She is also competitive, loves winning, and laughs like a maniac every time she does. šŸ˜³ We love her so much and appreciate the special role in our family that God gave her to fill. Not one of us can imagine being as kind as she is...at least not so consistently! But she gives us cause to try really hard. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my darling girl! 



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