Monday, November 15, 2010

give thanks 15

1. I'm so very thankful for the amazing, wonderful, talented, and beautiful daughter that I was blessed with 11 years ago.
2. I'm thankful that Emma had a good birthday complete with breakfast in bed, presents to open, and a surprise party planned by her friends.
3. I'm thankful that Emma has such good friends. Her friend, Eliza, approached me at church on Sunday and asked me if they could kidnap her today. I thought it would just be a couple of friends taking Emma over to Eliza's house for cake or something. I was very surprised when 6 or 7 showed up wearing bandannas. They took her and had a full fledged party with cupcakes, games and presents even.
4. I'm thankful Emma makes such a great impression on others when she is outside our home. I receive compliments often about how wonderful she is. The latest was on Sunday when her Activity Days leader told me with tears in her eyes how much she will miss Emma. She said, "She is always so kind and helpful. She is a self-starter. She helps so much to smooth over the rough spots with other girls."
5. I'm thankful for all the ways Emma blesses our family.

Happy Birthday, Emma!

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