As I am writing this, there are six little girls in my living room having a dance contest. We just finished makeovers. My daughter, Charis, is turning eleven years old, and we are celebrating with a slumber party.
Oh, joy.
As you are sleeping sweetly, I will be doing crowd control. Feel free to stop by around 2 a.m. – we’ll be up.
In honor of Charis’ birthday, I let her choose the song for tonight. She likes to dance to this song – maybe another dance contest will come later.
Blessings to you all, and happy birthday to my wonderful, beautiful daughter. I am so glad you were born eleven years ago.
xx
Wonderful post!
Blessings,
Lance
http://www.lancessoulsearching.com
Thanks, Lance!
Happy birthday, Charis! And she chose a great dancing song! That’s one of my favorites.
Alyssa, next time we’ll give you advanced notice, so you can join the dance contest! 🙂
–r
Happy Birthday, Charis!! How wonderful for you. You’re on your way to becoming a beautiful woman of God. I know this because your mother is a wonderful example for you. God bless you today and with many more birthdays to come.
Thank you, Sarah. You are very kind. That is my prayer, that Charis become a godly woman.
–r
Happy Birthday my Charis as I sit with tears streaming down my face!
How well I remember the day eleven years ago when I first held you – as well as so many days of you since then (Mimi! Save me!) You were, are, and will always be my princess – a replica of your precious mother. I love you.
Wasn’t that a great day, Mom?
–r
Happy Birthday Charis, from all of us here. And Happy Mother’s Day to Mom!
Thank you, Jackie. Happy Mother’s Day to you, too. Funny, Charis is the one who turned me into a mom, and we celebrate our day together! 🙂
–r
I loved reading this post and all the comments, too! What a wonderful thing for a mom and daughter to celebrate together. I know you don’t take that for granted, and I know someday Charis will treasure these memories, as well. Looking back on life being raised by a godly, loving, and quite often strict mom — well, there is just no replacement for it! God bless you both!
Thank you, Jeanette! You are right – Charis has been more of a blessing than I could ever describe. I pray she will someday know how much her mother loves her.
–r