Dear Abel,

It’s hard to believe you are already 6 years old. I’m pretty sure I start every birthday letter with words very similar to those. The years just pass by so quickly.

You have grown so much this year. You still have the cutest grin and the biggest blue eyes. You make me smile many times each and every day.

The Lord has worked so many miracles in your life this past year. He healed your lungs and you learned how to drink thin liquids without aspirating! That’s such a big deal for you and truly a miracle from the Lord. After all of the surgeries, medical tests, and specialist appointments you have endured over the years, I definitely feel like you are finally free from all of those things! I am almost positive that the last surgery that you will need was most likely this summer.

You have the most tender heart and have such a strong desire to do what’s right. We loved watching you be a part of a football team this year. Seeing you run the ball and pull those flags brought so much joy to our lives.

I hope you loved your new Spider-Man bike. You are slowly learning how to ride without training wheels. Jayce was so excited when he saw you riding all on your own!

You are so special sweet boy. Thanks for loving all of us so well. We will love you forever and a day.

Love Always,

Mommy

Abel’s Birthday Interview

How old are you? 6

What is your favorite food? pizza

What do you hope you never have to eat again? hot dogs

What is your favorite thing to do? play

What is your favorite animal? donkeys

What makes you happy? puppies

What is the best memory from when you were 5? going to the beach

What is one thing you’d like to do while you are 6? go see dinosaurs

What would you like to be when you grow up? Stitch

What is your favorite song? Jesus Loves Me

Where is your favorite place to eat? McDonalds

What is your favorite book? books about snakes

Where would you like to go on vacation? Bald Head Island

What would you like the world to know? I don’t know.

Jeremiah 14:17 – Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.