Tonight I tucked in a one year old and kissed her sweet little head goodnight. One year ago, I was kissing that same sweet head, only hours old on our first night together. Unbelievably, today has already come and gone. She is one!! No longer a baby, but quickly moving into that toddler stage...
I have much going on in my heart and mind, much I want to share with you and of course, pictures galore. But tonight as I lay my head on my pillow, I have one phrase that keeps running through my head...
Joy! Unspeakable joy....
I know that lyric is from a Chris Tomlin song, but it's on my heart tonight because it's what this past year has meant and brought to us. Joy. So much joy. Ava has been the biggest blessing we've ever received and this past year has been an absolute gift from God. We have experienced more joy in one year than some people do in a lifetime. And I'm overwhelmed with gratitude because of it.
I will post pictures and tell you all about our sweet day soon, but for tonight, the verse we chose for her birth announcement is a fitting way for me to sum up this first year...
"The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes." Psalm 118:23
Thank you Lord for the sweet blessing you gave us, just one year ago, when you brought our little Ava Page into our hearts and our lives forever....
She is truly our joy, unspeakable joy!!
-and soon you'll add another! As a mother of 30+ years olds (and a 26 year old) and thinking that in my head, how did that happen when I am only 25 myself, I often have reflected through my life on the miracle of life and how quickly all the milestones have passed with a blink. It's wonderful that you appreciate the preciousness of Ava's life and savor the special moments...good for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! What a beautiful and positive attitude you have!
ReplyDeleteI get so sad every time I think about my son growing up!
Steph! I knew it was coming up but I just cannot believe it has happened!! And My sweet Avery Kate is right behind her blog friend Miss AVA!! Happy birthday to your sweet girl and saying a prayer for you all. Celebrating God's blessings all over again!!! Joy, unspeakable joy is right!!!! AMEN and thank you, Lord! Can't wait to see all the pics!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Ava Page!!!
ReplyDeleteStephanie,
What a sweet post and very fitting verse!!! And now y'all are adding to this beautiful family of yours. How wonderful!!
Love you sweet friend,
Dawn