Monday, July 26, 2010

Black Rose - it's your Birthday!!!

July 1995 (1 year):
Dearest you mean so much to us.  We waited years to be parents not knowing if we ever would be.  The Doctors said we may never become parents and after years of trying - you arrived on a humid, hot July evening.  You are such a happy-go-lucky baby. You are a real gem. You're a joy to have for company and you learn very quickly.  As we reach your 1st Birthday, so much has changed and we've learned so much together.
Written May 2001
Dearest, you have grown so much! You are still a happy child who is very polite and uses her manners (sometimes a bit testy).  You are a real joy to have around.  Today Grandpa was teaching you to skip.  Do you remember?  He had to 'scrunch' to fit in the rope.  Love you Kitten xoxo Mama.
 
At 16 you have become a beautiful young lady of whom we are extremely proud. You truly live up to the meaning of your name 'Lovable Child'.  May you achieve in life that which you set your heart on accomplishing.  We know you will continue to do well as you travel on this journey called life.


Love Mama and Dad

3 comments:

Cindy said...

This was lovely, I am so glad you had a little girl that now seems to have turned into a lovely young lady. You are truly blessed. We never had children so I know how it is to wait and wait. I am so glad your dream came true. have a fabulous week. take care.

Gwen Buchanan said...

Tell the world to get ready, cause she knows how to make things happen... just like her dear mom... it was wonderful to see her celebrated!!!

Happy # 16, Black Rose!

Shelley said...

Cinder, thank you - we are truly blessed indeed.
Gwen, thank you for coming down to celebrate with us. Thank you also for your kind words.