our dear sweet Michael Raymond

what a ray of sunshine you are. i saw you first at the hospital the day you were born and fell in love with you. i couldn't be in the delivery room when you were born because i was baby sitting your sister,Katie, but i got there as fast as i could. i remember how you cried when anyone but your mother held you, your black hair and adorable little face. buddy, you have brought us so much joy and love. you always have a bright smile, you love to laugh and you have, even now at a year old, a generous loving spirit. We love you dearly and thank God for you every day of our lives. God made you for a great purpose and may you always know your unique qualities and talents from God. i pray you have peace, security, joy, love and that the Holy Spirit always indwell in you. i pray you will be kind, generous, loving, compassionate, love learning, have a teachable spirit, and do great things for good in this world. always listen to that little voice which tells you to do good even when it's hard to do. i pray the Lord send you good Christian friendships and when it comes time for you to marry a wonderful Christian wife. friendships are important, always treasure those friends who truly care about you and don't be deceived by false friends. don't get sidetracked with the unessential things which keep you from your calling in God. i pray that God will direct your steps, lead you in His Way ,His Light and His truth. may you bear the fruits of patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self control. always know you are loved by the Lord and that we love you and pray for your welfare your future, all the days of our lives.

Love, Love,
Poppie and Duckie

our dear sweet Katie

first of all i want to tell you how much we love you. i was in the delivery room the day you were born and I cried for the sheer joy of your precious life and you have been a treasure to us your whole life. i pray for you and your brothers every day, of course, always for your good health and safety but just as important i pray for your walk with the Lord, in full obedience to his laws and to know who you are in Christ. for you were made for a high purpose and i pray you will know your talents early, keep your eyes on your calling and don't be sidetracked with the unessential to your purpose. i pray you will always do what is right, care about others,show kindness, compassion and love to others. i pray you will love learning, have a teachable spirit, and use everything you learn for the good of this world. i pray the Lord will send you good, Christian friends in your life for i know how important friendships are and when it comes time in your life to marry, i pray God will send you a wonderful Christian man with whom you can spend your life. i look at you now and see a beautiful girl and a sweet, loving person who enriches our life and those of others. i pray God will give you your heart's desire and that your your desires will always be in alignment with the Lords'. may you never walk in doubt or fear but filled with the Holy Spirit and always conduct yourself in a way that invests in your future. may peace and joy accompany you all the days of your life. we love you, our dear sweet Katie.

Love, Love,
Poppie and Duckie