On your second birthday, Nora!

My sweetheart,

I love you more than my tongue can tell. And that is an understatement. My heart nearly bursts with love for you.

This last year has been an incredibly tumultuous one for our family. I am so grateful I have had your face to wake up to every morning. With your big sister in school, we have had more time to just be together. Tumbling class, library, wiggle room...what a blast with you!

Your personality is incredible! You are fun, maybe a bit mischievous, but always a joy to have around. At the age of 2, you are already making people laugh, and you are doing it on purpose. That is a gift, sweet child. We didn't know how much we needed you in our house.

It is my absolute joy to be your mother. I love to show you off. You are smart and chatty. At your doctor's appointment yesterday, the doctor said you are advanced in your talking skills. You don't have to tell us that!

We pray for you constantly. For your safety. For your sleep patterns. For your development. For your friendships.

My prayer for you always will be to know your Abba. I want you to know Him intimately as your Heavenly Father. I want you to desire Him above all else. I want you to always see yourself and the world through His eyes.

And somehow, in my heart, I think you already do. May you never lose that. Ever.

I love you up to the sky, to the moon, and the stars...and all the way back.

Love,
Mama