On Saturday, December 26, we will mark a big milestone. My sweet, darling Whitney will be 18--can you believe it? I know that every parent looks back and says that it seems like just yesterday that their children were born, but that is so true.
Whitney is a special child who was meant to come into our family. We received very strong impressions that it was time to start our family and once we committed, I got pregnant right away. She was due mid-January, but the day after Christmas, she decided to make her entrance a little early and very memorable. She wanted to make sure that all the extended family was able to be there for her big event. Everyone cherished her, then and now.
It is a bitter-sweet thing to watch your children grow up. I am so excited for her and all that her future holds. She has such a kind, gentle spirit and I know that she has great things in store for her. I guess it is the fear of not being able to be there for everything anymore and knowing that the time with her under our roof is limited.
Happy, Happy 18th Whitney! We love you more than words can express.
6 comments:
Thanks for making me cry! It is wonderful remembering that eventful day and how fun and thrilling it was, and then to contemplate the exciting future that she has ahead of her. Whit, love you, girl! Always be good, will ya? Granny
Happy Birthday Whit, you are a very special girl with a VERY bright future!!
I can't believe it either! It is true, I think all of us were at the hospital waiting for Whitney to make her arrival! Poor Bonnie. Poor hospital people. It was so fun seeing her brand new though...it does not seem like 18 years! Happy Birthday Whitney!
Wow!! We can hardly believe she is 18!! Especially her Uncle Kevin. Whit, you are a beautiful girl we can't wait to see what the future holds for yoiu. We hope you have a wonderful Birthday Whit. We love you :0)
Happy Birthday to my darling niece!! We have had so many fun times together and can't wait for many more!! Love you!!!
Whit, you are so very precious. We hope you had a great time celebrating. We love you. The Hawaiian Missionaries. Uncle Jay and Aunt Mili
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