Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Tucker is 4

Happy Birthday Tucker!

For the last 2 months, you have been telling everyone that you will be 4 on July 8. Well, today is the day. It's hard to believe the tiny precious bundle we fell in love with half a world away 4 years ago is getting so big. Of all the boys, you put the "spice" into our family. Your antics, fearlessness, athletic ability, and mischievousness always keep us on our toes.

Our prayer today is that you continue to grow in God's plan, continue to learn obedience and self-control, and continue loving life as you do today.

You are our first adopted son - and you have opened our eyes to so many aspects of God's love. When I look in those deep brown eyes of yours, I see my son. When I hear you call my name, I know you know the safety, comfort, and love of your father. When I see you snuggled with your mom, I see the deep love a mother has for her son and a son has for his mom.

But along with the fun of the day, our hearts also go out to your birth mother. Her grief was our joy, her sorrow was our happiness, her loss was our gain. But most of all, her courage in giving you life and choosing a life plan that was best for you shows her selfless heart. We pray for her today that she will have comfort and peace in knowing you have a wonderful life.

Have a wonderful day Tucker Toes!






2 comments:

Unknown said...

Great pictures! Thank you for sharing them with us.

Sierra Leone Mission Trips said...

Happy belated birthday, Tucker! Your mommy and daddy love you so much! You are part of a wonderful family...such an example to all of us!

And happy "late" birthday to you too, Noah!