Today my sweet girl turned five. FIVE!!! Can you believe it?? I think I am still in shock. When I look at my little girl, I am in awe of her perfection. She truly is an amazing little gift from God. In honor of her fifth birthday, here are five things I love about Madi:
1) Her heart that overflows with love.
Madi doesn't just love. She loves with her whole heart. She literally overflows with love. She is fully accepting of others and has a deep compassion for those around her. She likes to help people and feels saddened when they are sad. She sees the beauty and uniqueness in others. She is also so very, very loved by so many.
2) Madi is full of Joy
Madi's middle name is Joy. She was named after my mom, who also has the middle name Joy. Madi radiates joy. When you look at her, you see eyes that sparkle, a smile that is always lit up, and you don't have to be around her long before you will hear giggles and laughter. It doesn't matter what situation she is in, she will find a reason to be joyful. When you are around Madi, you can't help but be joyful yourself. Her joy is contageous!
4) She always finds a way.
When Madi looks at a challenge facing her, she doesn't say "I can't". Instead, she finds a way. She is creative and smart, and she doesn't let any obstacles stand in her way. When she decides she is going to do something, she does. She is determined to live life to the fullest and will not let anything, or anyone, stand in her way. Madi does not miss out on life; she does not sit on the sidelines. She is involved in everything going on around her, and wouldn't have it any other way!
5) Madi loves herself.
If you tell Madi she is beautiful she will either say, "yeah, duh!", or "yeah, I know." Where the world looks at her and sees limitations or differences, Madi does not. She loves herself and is proud of who she is. She knows that she was perfectly made and does not let anyone feel sorry for her. If someone asks her why she uses a wheelchair, she tells them she was born with spina bifida and her legs aren't as strong.... then she asks them if she wants to see a wheelie or wants to see her race. She is confident of her abilities. A few weeks ago I was helping Madi fill out a student of the week paper and it asked what makes her special. Her answer was, "I am a rock star", and those words couldn't be truer. She is a true rock star!
1) Her heart that overflows with love.
Madi doesn't just love. She loves with her whole heart. She literally overflows with love. She is fully accepting of others and has a deep compassion for those around her. She likes to help people and feels saddened when they are sad. She sees the beauty and uniqueness in others. She is also so very, very loved by so many.
2) Madi is full of Joy
Madi's middle name is Joy. She was named after my mom, who also has the middle name Joy. Madi radiates joy. When you look at her, you see eyes that sparkle, a smile that is always lit up, and you don't have to be around her long before you will hear giggles and laughter. It doesn't matter what situation she is in, she will find a reason to be joyful. When you are around Madi, you can't help but be joyful yourself. Her joy is contageous!
3) This girl is full of personality!
Madi has such a huge personality for such a small person. She cracks me up. She is always making up little songs about what we are doing, where we are going, how much she loves us, and pretty much anything else you can think of. Songs about vasectomy's? Yup, we have those. Songs about going to the grocery store? She's sung those before. She is such a ham, and very creative! She is also so very sweet, loving, compassionate, spunky, hard-working, intuitive, smart, and..... the list goes on and on! She is a uniquely crafted little one and is so full of life. She is a like brightly shining star!
4) She always finds a way.
When Madi looks at a challenge facing her, she doesn't say "I can't". Instead, she finds a way. She is creative and smart, and she doesn't let any obstacles stand in her way. When she decides she is going to do something, she does. She is determined to live life to the fullest and will not let anything, or anyone, stand in her way. Madi does not miss out on life; she does not sit on the sidelines. She is involved in everything going on around her, and wouldn't have it any other way!
5) Madi loves herself.
If you tell Madi she is beautiful she will either say, "yeah, duh!", or "yeah, I know." Where the world looks at her and sees limitations or differences, Madi does not. She loves herself and is proud of who she is. She knows that she was perfectly made and does not let anyone feel sorry for her. If someone asks her why she uses a wheelchair, she tells them she was born with spina bifida and her legs aren't as strong.... then she asks them if she wants to see a wheelie or wants to see her race. She is confident of her abilities. A few weeks ago I was helping Madi fill out a student of the week paper and it asked what makes her special. Her answer was, "I am a rock star", and those words couldn't be truer. She is a true rock star!
(showing off her pirate smile)
For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
- Pslam 139:13-14
Happy Birthday pretty girl!
ReplyDeletehappy belated birthday kiddo ^__^
ReplyDeletei would have said that on the 12th but my lappy decided it was cool for the operating system to crash and i had to reinstall windows D:
just finished installing all the programs that i had on it today Dx
anywho, happy bithday cutie hope u had a fantastic one ^___^
Papa and Grammy love you sooo much! We are so thankful for you and thank God we are blessed to be able to watch you grow each year! You are a completely captivating little girl. You add so much joy and love to our lives! God bless you with many, many more "Happy Birthdays"!!!!
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