Our dear, little miss Maeve is celebrating her first birthday a half-a-world away from us. It is a day to celebrate her life. Our thoughts are gracious: gratitude for her birth mother carrying her, thankfulness for the beautiful life God created, and that He chose us to parent this dear one.
We would be remiss however to ignore the magnitude the day of her birth weighs on us. As a dear friend once said, "broken families and children were not how God originally planned it." She should be surrounded by family and friends celebrating her 1st birthday; she should be hugged, kissed, adored over, and fed well on her birthday (and every day). What we do know is that our sovereign Lord is watching over her. We do know that He has big plans for her life (this is abundantly clear as He has created opportunities already for His love and glory to be discussed with acquaintances regarding her adoption). He creates beautiful things; He redeems our lives; He will crown her with beauty.
We would like you to join us in celebrating her 1st birthday. First, please commit to praying for Maeve each day. Also, please pray for her birth parents (especially this week) as this week would also be a heavy reminder for them. Pray that some how her birth mom and birth dad would hear about Jesus and desire Him to guide their lives. Second, if you wish to: please leave a note, song lyrics, or a poem in the comments. This way we have something tangible for her to look back and see how her family and friends loved her from the beginning. Third, if you wish: consider giving financially through the "adopt together" link on the right; this is a way for you to give with a tax-deductible gift.
We are confident in God's love for her!
One Less
14 years ago
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