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Happy 6th Birthday AJ

Posted on October 3, 2021 by learninggodsway

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. … Continue reading →

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Happy 7th Birthday, Ava!

Posted on December 27, 2020 by learninggodsway

Dear Ava, You are seven-years-old already!! Your birthday is so special because it’s on Christmas! Some people might not like a birthday on or near Christmas. But, you love it because you get to celebrate your birthday the same day … Continue reading →

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Happy 9th B-Day Princess Alayla

Posted on December 9, 2020 by learninggodsway

Dear Alayla, How can you already be 9 years old? These past almost five years have really flown by. It seems like you should still be the cute feisty 4 year-old who I met in January 2016. You stole my … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Little Dinosaur

Posted on September 15, 2020 by learninggodsway

Dear Abel, We had so much fun celebrating you today! You had the best day playing with all your new dinosaurs. It is a rare occasion if you don’t have a dinosaur in your hand. You are a lot like … Continue reading →

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Happy Double Digits!!

Posted on March 17, 2020 by learninggodsway

Dear Abby, I can’t believe you are already ten years old. A lot has changed since we first met you a little over 4 years ago. You were a few months shy of being 6. I’ll never forget those first … Continue reading →

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Paralyzed

Posted on March 7, 2020 by learninggodsway

Have you ever felt paralyzed to the point of not being able to have the energy to move two more steps forward? Despite all the blessings going on around you, you still feel like the lies and deception in other … Continue reading →

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Waiting for You

Posted on March 5, 2020 by learninggodsway

Dear Girls, We waited for you to move with us for 856 days. Over four years ago, we were told that the three of you would come to our family the same moment your brother did. But God had a … Continue reading →

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Happy 6th Birthday!

Posted on February 29, 2020 by learninggodsway

Dear Ava, I know! I know! It’s been two whole months since your birthday. Having a birthday on Christmas Day means your birthday letter was not only late this year, but it was also almost just as late last year. … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th Birthday, AJ!

Posted on October 5, 2019 by learninggodsway

Dear Abel, I cannot believe you are already 4 years old! Oh my goodness! You have definitely turned into a little boy this year. You have grown so much in so many ways. But, you are definitely still Jaden’s baby! … Continue reading →

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We Get It!

Posted on September 7, 2019 by learninggodsway

It is impossible for anyone to truly understand the emotions that come along with parenting kids who have lived traumatic lives until he or she has become that parent. No one can truly understand how the fear of the unknown … Continue reading →

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