Happy Sweet-16th Birthday!!

The day is picture-perfect
as we head out early
down the open road.
Skies so blue without a cloud.
Air temps so cool,
a light jacket needed.

So unique for July.

Grass covered in dew
and the sunlight sweeping
over their bejeweled tips,
glisten like diamonds
as we marvel at the sight.
God's glory resounds
and is music to our eyes.

We sing as we ride along.
A song radiates from you,
different than
the one radiating from me.
But sweet that neither
of our songs clash
as we sing from the depths
to the One who calls it out.

How is it that you've grown
so fast?
Sweet sixteen.
And in your case,
sweetness indeed.

I love you my sweet girl!
Your gentle and kind spirit
is a calming presence
wherever you go.


Your joyful self
is the outflow
of a joy within.
And I love your laughter
and great sense of humor.

I'm so thankful for you
and the gift God gave us
when you were first seen
on this earth.
God surely knew the right
timing of your birth.

And may His love wrap you
ever so closely to Him
so as to always feel secure.
His joy, your strength.

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday!
With all my love to you Katie!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️