“I am resolved to be a good mother to my children, to pray for them, to set them good examples, to give them good advice, to be careful both of their souls and bodies, to watch over their tender minds; to carefully root out the first appearing and buddings of vice, and to instill piety, Virtue and true religion into them.“


Eliza Lucas Pinkney

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Happy Birthday Rachel!


What a gift this girl is to our family.  Tenderhearted, baby lover, horse riding, baking queen, reader, sister, friend, daughter, granddaughter.  That's this girl.

She continues to grow in Grace, sensitive to the Lord.  A few years ago, I was talking to the little girls and mentioned, as an example of some discussion we were having, that if you take a cookie without asking that is the same as stealing.  The next day I found a note on my desk from Rachel confessing that she had done that very thing.  She went on to say "I didn't know it was wrong and I will never do it again.  I want to honor you and God."  Precious heart.

Happiest of Birthdays, my Rachel.  

We love you!

5 comments:

Becky K. said...

Rachel is growing up. I am so thrilled to see her helpfulness and love for the children at church.

Happy Birthday, Rachel.
We LOVE you!!

Melissa G. said...

Happy Birthday to Rachel!

Bee said...

Happy Birthday, Rachel!!

Miss Paula said...

Happiest of Birthday Rachel!!!!

Crystal said...

Please tell Rachel Happy Birthday! & that Miriam is looking fwd to her next visit...She enjoyed falling asleep on Rachel's lap and gettin' loved on <3