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Saturday, December 6, 2008

Ian's First Birthday


First Birthday: Ian


A special day is on its way:

The day you came to be.

When you were born on a Haitian morn

In that land across the sea.


What I would do to be with you

On this very special day!

While miles apart, you’re in my heart

And so I want to say:


Ian, my son, my precious one –

Your life was meant to be.

God knit your frame and knew your name,

He holds your destiny.


May this day be filled with blessing; still,

I wish I could do more

To show you there how much we care,

And the hope we have in store.


But for today I can only say

Happy Birthday, cherished son.

We send our love through the Father above

Until, finally! – this wait is done.


- shg 12.06.08

12 comments:

Carla said...

Beautiful poem for Ian. I can't imagine how hard the waiting is...especially on special days like this. Hopefully it will be son that you can love him up in person.

Amanda said...

Beautiful. Happy Birthday Sweet Ian!

Julie said...

Happy 1st Birthday Ian!!

Bill and Christina said...

Happy Birthday!!!!!!

Christina

Kathy Cassel said...

Happy birthday sweetie.

Patti said...

Happy 1st Birthday Ian!

Oh Steph, how hard it must . . but soon, my friend, soon ... you have alot of people praying for you! :-)

Hugs! Hugs! Hugs!
Pep

Patti said...

PS .... Check out my recent post. I tagged you! ;-) Pep

Rebekah said...

Absolutely beautiful. You have such a way with words! Continuing to pray your babies are home soon!

Terri Fisher said...

Happy Birthday my little nephew! We can't wait to meet you in person!

Melissa said...

Happy Birthday! We love you, little Ian!

lori shepler - said...

happy birthday ian - i'm so glad that you've got a daddy/mommy to love you!!!

lori

Homeschoolin' hot-rodders said...

Happy Birthday baby brother!

Maddie