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| Joshua, age seven months |
“Happy birthday,
dear Joshua, happy birthday to you. We love you sooo.”
Joshua’s family
clapped and said, “Yay, yay.” He smiled and tucked his ear near a shoulder,
acting shy.
Jami said, “Blow
out your candle, Joshy.” With the help of his brother and sister, he did.
It had been a
difficult first year for our boy. He stayed sick with colds and respiratory
problems. He had allergic reactions to several foods, so it took a lot of
thought as to what to make for his birthday cake.
I settled on
banana cake with no frosting. I arranged toys on top for decoration and for him
to keep.
My husband
removed the number one candle, and I kissed his cheek, and then said, “You’re a big
one-year-old.”
I pointed to the toy train. “It’s yours, Joshua—take it.”
In slow motion,
Joshua reached for the train and brought it to his chest. “Mine.”
His smile lit all
our hearts.
Father, thank You
for enriching our lives with Joshua’s presence. In Jesus’s holy name. Amen.
Reader Journal
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