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Friday, April 29, 2011

April 29, 2011 - An Historic Day...

...NOT because of a royal wedding.
It's NATHAN'S 17th BIRTHDAY!!!


Nathan, I love your adventurous spirit!



I love your devotion to family. 
I notice -- in case you wondered -- that you take time to shoot hoops with Ben 
and play princess games with Ellie. You're an incredible big brother.



I enjoyed our Samford trip and appreciate that 
you want our advice on your college search.
I'm so thankful that you want to find a good church, too.
I pray you'll always trust in God.



I wish my grandma could have heard you play piano. You're a gifted musician.
Thank you for practicing without nagging! (Most of the time :D)



I love your sense of individuality!
Sure it's pirates v. ninjas...
You pulled off Gumby pirate like no one else could.



I'm undecided about your love of texting...
At least you text the fam, too.



I love watching you invest in the generation that follows...
priceless!



I'm surprised! You told us you're a great runner.
WOW! I've known you your whole life,
but I didn't know this! 

Happy seventeenth birthday, Nathan (not Nate or Nathaniel)!
I love you, always and forever!

I pray that this year will be filled with joy, 
more understanding of God's plan for you, 
and memories you'll cherish all your life.

4 comments:

Kathy said...

Congratulations on having a 17 year old! Yikes! It really goes way too fast doesn't it! This week my 12 year old got his braces and I kept thinking when did he get sooo big! Your son sounds like a wonderful person, you must be so proud of him! I hope he has a wonderful Birthday and I hope you and your husband get a minute to enjoy what you both have accomplished as well! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Enjoy!

Anonymous said...

And here comes the tears!

D

Bonnie J. Christensen said...

Happy Birthday, Nathan! I love your Mom's birthday post, because it tells the world about a great, productive, caring, God-seeking teenager. I KNOW God will direct your paths as You keep asking Him for help in those daily important decisions. I hope your 17th birthday was fantastic!

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