Family

Our little lady had a birthday party after church this afternoon. . .

She rather enjoyed the cake.

And as I watched her open her presents,

and play happily,

surrounded by cousins

and aunts and uncles,

and grandparents (and great-grandparent)

it struck me how many wonderful,

reliable, generous people there are in her life

who love her very much.

And as I looked through photos,

I realized, quite gratefully,

how surrounded by love she has been,

at day one:

And every day since:

Happy birthday, Keira Belle.

Mommy loves you lots and lots.

And so do a lot of other really wonderful people.

Thank you to all of you,

for your support,

affection, 

generosity,

instruction,

forgiveness,

time,

love.