Happy 7th Birthday, Malachi!

Dear Malachi,


Today, you are "finally" 7 years old.  I say "finally" because it always seems like a long time until your birthday.  When summer begins, we start to count down until the day.  Since it is close to July 4th, we usually celebrate with a party a week or two early.  So, it feels like forever until your big day.


You have had a great time today and the previous days celebrating your birthday.  You got lots of money and items that you wanted like Jimmie Johnson gear, Build-a-Bear, Lego store, and Cars2 cars.  This past year has brought a lot of trials, but it has also brought great success.  You started out the school year in an NC public school.  Everyday was struggle at school.  After many tears and sleepless nights we moved you to FACS with Z.  It was most definitely the right choice.  Your 1st grade teacher was awesome!  After you ran out of the room, she stopped the class, and they all prayed for you.  When Daddy came to pick you up that day, they were all excited to share with him that you had a great day after that.

You got into full-swing in life and enjoyed playing soccer on a team with your brother and your Daddy as a coach.  Your skills and team work are greatly improving, and we are excited to see you grow in athletic ability.


We have enjoyed you growing spiritually, as well.  You prefer to sit in kids church when your Daddy is in charge, but you love to worship and sing.  Right now, you request "The presence of the Lord is here" the most.  We love to hear your sing.  We love to watch you worship.  We love seeing your grown and learn in the footsteps of our Savior.


Your tender spirit earned you the Kindness award in school.  That doesn't surprise me.  You are gentle and sweet to all (except your brother).  But, you LOVE Z, too.  When Z went into the hospital back in March, you cried before we took him to the ER.  You cried when you saw him in the hospital room with his breathing treatment and tubes attached.  You love him, and we all love you!


You are growing in height.  You are growing in ability.  You are growing in spiritual depth.  You are becoming an incredible young man, Malachi James, and we love you so very much!
-Momma