Protected: Happy Birthday, Speedy!
Mar 29th 2006CindyUnCategorized
Today is your second birthday and we are so honored to be able to celebrate with you.
You came into our lives almost two months ago and turned our world upside down. I remember the very first moment I laid eyes on you - your blonde hair and big blue eyes melted my heart immediately. Even then, when you were in a strange place, you were so busy and full of energy.
Your little life has changed so much in the last few months. I wish that you would have been brought straight to us after being removed from your first home, but you spent time in at least two other foster homes. Those foster parents said that you were "alot to handle" but we know the truth. You were just acting out until you found your way to us and we are so glad that you did.
You took to us immediately and were calling us "mommy" and "daddy" in the first week you were with us. You came with a love of Elmo, balls, bubbles and all things puppy. We watched you in awe those first few days and continue to do so now - we just can't believe how blessed we are to have you. One of the funniest things you did when you first got here was what we called your "happy dance". You would get excited about something and then march in place real fast while waving your arms and shaking your head side to side. It looked like you had too much energy to know what do with!
Your smile brightens my day every time I see it. In fact, just writing about it makes me smile. You are a happy child, despite circumstances that would make most children feel unsettled. Your laughter has filled our home with so much life and you have filled our hearts with so much joy.
Another big event for you in the past couple of months is the arrival of your baby sister. You weren't too sure about her at first, but now you really like to cover her with a blanket, help me feed her and put her pacifier back in her mouth. You call her "sissy" and worry when you hear her crying.
Your second birthday is a milestone for you and for us. We grieve the first two years of your life that we did not know you, but we are so happy that you are home now. We've been praying for you for a year now and we can see God's hand in your life and on your heart.
Speedy, we love you with all our hearts.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
12 Comments »
David on 29 Mar 2006 at 5:40 pm #
Speedy and Princess are so lucky to have you! I’m praying for birthday letters for the rest of your life!
Brigitte on 29 Mar 2006 at 8:46 pm #
That is too sweet. Just thinking of his smile brings a smile to me my face too.
I know everyone tells you how blessed these kids are to have you (& I agree)… BUT… you’re are so darn lucky to have these two angels in your life.
Brigitte on 29 Mar 2006 at 8:47 pm #
Oops. I had a typo. Sorry! I am glad that grammar person doesn’t have access!
Three Kids And More on 29 Mar 2006 at 9:35 pm #
I got to the end of that letter and saw how you signed it and it just seems so RIGHT that you are now their mom and dad!! Happy birthday to the Speed Man!
Karen on 30 Mar 2006 at 8:54 am #
Awwww, that brings tears to my eyes. That is the sweetest thing ever and you have got to keep this letter forever. Happy Birthday, Speedy!
Julie on 30 Mar 2006 at 10:17 am #
So sweet- Happy Birthday Speedy. God knew exactly what He was doing when He brought you to the arms of your mommy and daddy. They obviously love you so much. You are such a precious child of His and their’s. I hope you grow to understand just how much you truly are loved! Their sweet letter brought tears to my eyes! I hope their are more to come for you!
Julie on 30 Mar 2006 at 10:17 am #
So sweet- Happy Birthday Speedy. God knew exactly what He was doing when He brought you to the arms of your mommy and daddy. They obviously love you so much. You are such a precious child of His and their’s. I hope you grow to understand just how much you truly are loved! Their sweet letter brought tears to my eyes! I trust their are more to come for you!
Julie on 30 Mar 2006 at 10:18 am #
you can delete the first one!!!
annoy mouse aka grammar on 30 Mar 2006 at 4:40 pm #
Brigitte,
Don't you remember giving me the password?
Oh me my
EDITED BY QUEENBEE: Grammar, don't you mean "Oh me OH my"?
annoy mouse aka grammar on 30 Mar 2006 at 4:43 pm #
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPEEDY- and many more to come!!!!!
annoy mouse aka grammar on 31 Mar 2006 at 7:15 am #
Queen Bee,
I was quoting what Brigitte had typed. I must say, though, that you are my hero. You are the most amazing, most intelligent, most beautiful person I know. I hope that someday I can be just like you. I hope Speedy is doing better. :p
annoy mouse aka grammar on 31 Mar 2006 at 1:57 pm #
That’s not nice…but I have been told that you take after me.