Our Kids...

Again, a "re-post" if you will-- These were messages given to my nieces and nephews attached to gift cards Christmas 2002.

Quinn:

Style and grace go with her everywhere she goes,
She doesn’t always believe us, though we tell her so
Eyes of blue, smile so bright, heart of gold,
God’s grace, love, and beauty, now here for us to behold.
Charming, loving, silly, and true
These things and more, to us, are you.

Alan:

Loud and strong, all heart and just a little bite
Honest to a fault, ready, willing, and full of life
Compassionate and caring you are, though at times you don’t show it
Intelligent beyond measure—but still sometimes, you are full of… well—IT!
Dreamful potential, you are such a shining star
Always making us proud, we know you’ll go far

Anthony:

You are the rock for so many, like a fortress, strong and true
In you, God gave us so much, even Momma’s eyes of blue
Quiet, determined, steadfast, and loving
We all love you so much, even when you are late because you’re hunting…
On the steps of tomorrow, you are perched ready to take flight
Don’t be afraid of falling, you are never out of God’s sight

Jennifer:

Could there ever be a heart any more sincere
A perfect little girl ready to share a laugh or even a tear
You are all grown up now, living a life all your own
Shaping your future, changing your world, yet never alone
God gave to you a gift, keep him close, and hold him tight
In each other, place your trust, love each other with all your might

Jason C:
Who will you be, when you are all grown up?
Will you play for the fans, signing papers, tickets, and cups?
Maybe you’ll be a school teacher, passing your love of sports onto many
We know you’ll break hearts, the girls already think you’re eye candy!
Just making a start of becoming who and what God has made you
Your adventure is just beginning; we can’t wait to see what you’ll do!

Coleen:
Oh this will be hard, you are so many different things
Goofy, smart, beautiful, entertaining enough for kings
You are one of the ‘littles’, with your life waiting in the skies
Who you will be, where you will go, are only dreams in your eyes
Remember where you come from; be brave so that you may go far
You have so much yet to do to learn for yourself, just who you are

Elliot:
Your story is still unfolding; we don’t really know yet what you’ll be
Will you travel the world, play ball for the pro’s? Guess we’ll just have to wait and see
The baby of the bunch, that time for you is ending
Because you’ll have someone smaller, and up to you, he’ll be looking
Will you teach him about fishing, catching, and hitting?
But do me a favor—leave out the bit about spitting?

Jason K:
Was there ever a time when you weren’t part of us?
I really can’t remember what life before was
In you, God fulfilled dreams, hopes, and prayers
And not just for a precious little girl, but for all whose lives you now share
You make us proud, with the lion you now wear
We pray for your safety, and for God to watch over you with great care

Diego:
A child of our hearts, you’ve taught us so much
Even when complaining about all the “womens”, our hearts, you’ve touched
Your place in this family, is yours forever,
Ties formed from the heart are those hardest to sever
We want for you success, happiness, and dreams fulfilled
And when you are playing for the big dogs, tickets—center field!!