She's 9!!

Just wanted to pop on here and let Jetta know that we wish her a very happy birthday. 9 years ago at 7:30ish a.m. our first baby girl came into the world. I had wanted a baby boy first and God granted that. Then when Austin was 6 months old and I found out I was expecting again I prayed for a little girl with curly hair. God granted that request for me. She was so beautiful weighing in at 7lb. 14oz.

Through these 9 years it has been such a joy to watch Jetta grow into the little lady she is today. She's such a huge help to me. She loves to clean, do laundry and help cook. I couldn't ask for a better babysitter either. She's always coming to me saying, "Mom, is there anything I can do for you?" So many times I've been so busy and needed to get a load of laundry done or clean a bathroom and she's offered to do this for me. She has such a big heart for people. At 4 years old, while attending public preschool in Ohio, she was the only person to be able to get an autistic girl in the same class to respond. Her teacher was amazed at her ability. Ever since she's had such a tender heart and catches on to feelings faster than I can cover them. She's expressed her desire to be a missionary for a couple years now. Just a few camps ago she expressed that she also wants to be a nurse on the mission field. It is our prayer that she continues to be sensitive in spirit and allow God to continue working in her young heart.

Thank-you, Jetta, for being such a wonderful daughter. I can't wait to see how you'll be when you are all grown up even though in my heart I want you to stay with me forever!! We love you so much.